What rum is made in Antigua?

English Harbour rum
English Harbour rum is made at Antigua Distillery, the only distillery on the island. Antigua Distillery Limited was formed in 1932 when a number of rum shop owners on the island joined forces. In those early days the company sold two kinds of rum – un-aged and aged rums under the brand name Caballero.

Who owns English Harbour rum?

Antigua Distillery Limited
The English Harbour rum brand is owned by Antigua Distillery Limited, a company with a distillery based in Antigua, a small Caribbean island. This distillery, built in 1933, first hosts a Savalle copper still, with 4 columns, coming from France.

Does Antigua make rum?

The Antigua Distillery Limited has been producing rums in the northeast corner of the Caribbean for almost nine decades. And while it produced its popular Cavalier rum (the island’s most popular rum) for decades, it wasn’t until 1994 that it produced what has become its flagship: English Harbour.

Which Caribbean island produces the most rum?

Puerto Rico calls itself the rum capital of the world. If you go, check out Bacardi’s mixology tour. After a welcome cocktail, you head off to tour the distillery, learning about the Bicardi family, company, and how they make their rum.

What liquor is Antigua known for?

Rum
Rum is the main alcoholic beverage on Antigua since the rum trade literally built the island.

What alcohol is Antigua known for?

What is the most popular drink in Antigua? Rum is popular in Antigua, and you’ll find out why after trying the local rum punch!

Which Caribbean country has the best rum?

Jamaica. Jamaica is one of the most famous rum producing countries in the world. In the early 1900s, there were nearly 150 distilleries here, but today only four are in full operation: Appleton Estate, Hampden Estate, Worth Park Estate, and National Rums of Jamaica.

What is the best Caribbean rum?

Top 10 Caribbean Rums

  • Rhum Barbancourt.
  • John Watling’s Rum Tasting Room.
  • Havana Club Maestros del Ron Cubano.
  • 12 Year Old Blue Mountain Reserve.
  • Ron Barcelo Imperial.
  • Otto Flores, Brand Ambassador for Ron Barcelo.
  • Ron Barcelo Warehouse.
  • Don Q Distillery.

Is rum cheap in Antigua?

Cavalier is the most commonly known Antiguan rum and is relatively inexpensive compared to its price in other areas of the world.

What do Antigua people drink?

Rum Punch. While rum is the main alcoholic beverage on the island, rum punch is the island’s favorite drink. And, pretty much everyone will tell you that if you want to find the best rum punch in the Caribbean, make your way to Papa Zouk, just outside of St. John’s.

What do they drink in Antigua?

Local drinks are mauby, seamoss, tamarind juice, raspberry juice, mango juice, lemonade, coconut milk, hibiscus juice, ginger beer, passion fruit juice, guava juice, soursop juice and ginger beer, a soft drink.