As with many larger Canadian rum labels, the spirit itself is fermented and distilled in the Caribbean, then augmented and bottled in Canada
Tomas Romero of Romero Distilling Co. likes that he’s a bit of an oddity in Alberta, since it makes him stand out in what may become a saturated craft spirits market.
The concept of Canadian rum is not new. Screech, Newfoundland’s most famous tipple, is a rum, but as with many larger Canadian rum labels, the spirit itself is fermented and distilled in the Caribbean, then augmented and bottled in Canada. Newer craft distillers have gotten around the sugarcane problem by developing rum alternatives: Devine Spirits in Victoria makes a rum-like spirit with fermented honey, and Rig Hand Distillery out of Nisku, Alta.
Crosby’s is proving to be a popular made-in-Canada solution for artisanal distillers. Rum culture is particularly strong on the east coast, thanks to its nautical connotations. When Lynne MacKay co-founded Ironworks Distillery in Lunenburg, N.S., a decade ago, she didn’t initially plan on making rum, but soon realized that it was a must in her local market. Ironworks quickly made a name for itself with its from-scratch Crosby’s Molasses-based rums.
Does all this mean that rum is due for its moment as Canada’s new “it” spirit? As much as both MacKay and Romero would like to see rum surpass whisky or gin as Canada’s favourite artisanal pour, they’re content to see local rums simply find a place behind bars and in home liquor cabinets.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Alberta minister says it’s a ‘great time’ to build a pipeline because COVID-19 restrictions limit protests against themSonya Savage made the comment Friday in a podcast hosted by the Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors
Read more »
Non-binary athletes navigating Canadian sport with little policy helpNon-binary athletes are navigating Canadian sport with little help from policy.
Read more »
1/2 Of Canadians Say Governments Hiding Full Truth On COVID-19 Crisis: PollThe survey from Leger and the Association for Canadian Studies also asked about conspiracy theories.
Read more »
Trudeau to co-host United Nations meeting as vote for Security Council seat nearsTrudeau to co-host United Nations meeting as vote for Security Council seat nears GlobePolitics
Read more »
Opinion: COVID-19 has intensified our need for national pharmacareUsing Canada’s collective buying power would reduce the burden on hospitals and alleviate individual financial pressure
Read more »
Squirrelly story lifting spirits amidst COVID-19 outbreakOnt. photographer builds elaborate sets that double as food sources for his squirrel subjects
Read more »