Drinks
These Caribbean Rum Distilleries Are Worth a Vacation in Themselves
The best way to sample a spirit is to go to the source. We rank the best.
Fresh sugar cane ready to be made into rum at St. Nicholas Abbey.
Source: St. Nicholas AbbeyIn the realm of jobs that sound so good someone must have made them up, Global Ambassador of Rum ranks up there with Rooftop Pool Bar Critic.
Yet, Ian Burrell does hold the title. The Jamaican-born Burrell is the industry spokesperson, a paid consultant who is hired by spirit brands to spread the good word. He travels the world, teaching consumers and industry professionals about rum, from how it’s made to inspired ways to drink the stuff. He’s transported his mobile tiki bar as far as Antarctica in the name of education.