Modern Caribbean Rum

The Ultimate Rum Bible

850 pages take you deep inside the rum world. Detailed overviews of 75 distilleries in 20 Caribbean countries, and much more. Winner of the 2023 Spirited Award for Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History, or Spirits.

Modern Caribbean Rum is the is the ultimate rum guide for enthusiasts and professionals alike. 850 pages and 900 images tell the story of Caribbean rum as never before.

Part One: Chapters on rum basics, rum's history, classifications, and misconceptions.

Part Two: Six chapters covering source material, fermentation, distillation, aging, blending, and flavor science at a deep level while remaining easy to read.

Part Three: The business of rum. Chapters on the types of rum brands, bulk and sourced rum, geographical indications, trade organizations, and much more.

Part Four: Over 500 pages take you inside 75 distilleries in 20 Caribbean rum-making regions, including Mount Gay, Appleton, Foursquare, Bacardi, Worthy Park, Saint-James, and Diplomatico.