There is a story behind every bottle of American, and The Rum America Lost: Cuba’s Forbidden Spirit carries one worth telling.
How Cuban rum went from dominating American bars during Prohibition to being banned for 80 years. Discover the rise, fall, and enduring mystique of Cuba's spirits.
The Rum America Lost: Cuba’s Forbidden Spirit is the kind of bottle that rewards the curious — those willing to sit with a glass and let the story unfold at its own pace.
Walter writes long-form features that explore the stories behind whiskey — the people, places, and landscapes that give each bottle its character. A former travel journalist, he has visited over two h...
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