As a former honor commissioner for Barbados in the United Kingdom, I need to discuss the account of your article “Rum as we know invented by Cuba in 1862” (On top of a barrel: Lack of sugar throws the rum industry in Cuba, 30). There are many things that I admire Cuba for public health technologies and medical technologies, a strong sports culture, as affected by American cruits cruise to Havana streets.
However, while Cuba, with Barbados, Guatemala, Guyana and Haiti are some countries where I have been in charge “Nelson’s blood“Due to a known palate, Barbados is a fitting credit as the birth of rum. The “rumbullion” indicated as a pre-smooth product of Bajan. The mountain of Gay Rum, founded in 1703 by Sir John Gay Alleyne, was the oldest continued operating rum distillery.
It is noteworthy that smooth, velvety texture where good rum is known as an evolutionary process. Before double-seeking is a pattern, it has a cruel taste and brought the name “Killing-Devil” as the long alcohol content, the drinker can easily be overwhelmed. That remains possibility for unwise or unpleasant.
As well as the residence of the oldest rum, Barbados also make some of the best. The International Wine and Competition of Spirit honors Barbados-Brand RL Seale Foursquing’s Foursquise 14-year-old rum rum in 2024 Rum Trophiesrecognize it as the best rum of the world.
Guy Hewitt
Brixton, London
