“Rum isn’t just a drink—it’s a story in a bottle.
And this book?
It’s a whole shelf of them.”From the salty winds of the Caribbean to the snowy shores of Newfoundland, Rum 101 for Dummies Like Me takes you on a wild, witty, and eye-opening journey through the world of rum.Author Jeff Peddle—a former George Street bouncer, rum collector, and part-time philosopher—dives deep into the dark, sweet, and spicy history of the world’s most rebellious spirit.You’ll explore:The brutal origins of rum during the slave tradeThe role rum played in wars, pirate ships, and ProhibitionNewfoundland’s love affair with Lamb’s, Screech, and JamaicaSailor tattoos, the real McCoy, Captain Morgan’s tsunami-wrecked grave, and moreA whole lot of laughs, facts, and “Newfie” rum tales to bootWhether you’re a bartender, history buff, or just a curious sipper, this book is for you.
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