DID YOU KNOW

The earliest documented instance of domestic American rum production dates back to 1664 in Staten Island, New York, where the first distillery was established.

Shortly after, in 1667, a distillery was set up in Boston, Massachusetts, making New England a central region for American rum production during the colonial period. 

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Ports like Boston, Newport, and New York became key hubs for shipping rum both domestically and internationally. The rum was moved by ship along the eastern seaboard and distributed inland via horse-drawn wagons and overland routes to towns and cities across the colonies. The use of barrels allowed for efficient storage and movement, and rum was commonly traded at markets and taverns.