With Independence Day approaching, I thought it would be relevant to write about something that has its roots intertwined with the formation of this great country. Although many of our forefathers consumed and collected wine, the drink of the working class was none other than rum.
It is estimated that in colonial America during pre-Revolutionary times, every man, woman and child was consuming about 14 liters of rum per year….. (CLICK THIS LINK TO READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE)
Masters of Wine
Wine and Spirits Education Trust