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Newfoundland Screech Rum, Canada
Why It's Unique: Technically, this rum is made in Jamaica, where it was once traded to Canadians for salt fish (who got the better deal?). It has been imported, bottled, and distributed up here for so long, however, that it's considered homegrown. Originally much stronger than your typical rums, it got its name during World War II when an American soldier stationed in Canada supposedly took a generous shot of it and let out the namesake outburst. Unlike most rum one finds in America, Screech is aged at least two years, resulting in a mellower flavor. Where to Find It: Canadian liquor stores, particularly in Newfoundland and Labrador; read more at screechrum.com. Cost: About $20 per bottle.
Courtesy of Famous Newfoundland Screech Rum
