Rum - The Read

Before whiskey, America ran on rum. This week's Dispatch shares the story of how rum in America went through booms and busts and booms and busts by looking at six different cocktails. From George Washington to the Cuban revolution, and much more, we learn about what America was drinking, and why rum came and went.This is "The Read" where Nick narrates the entire story to save you from reading it - but if you prefer reading, you can find the link to the blog post below!On our companion episode, "The Discussion," Nick & co-host Bridget dive into the topic and try all the drinks we mention!Read this week's episode on our blog here.Watch "The Discussion" on YouTube here.You can find our hub with the written dispatches, book suggestions, and more at: amoreperfectplate.comPlease be sure to subscribe to keep discovering interesting American stories. We appreciate your support for this project.Thanks for listening - cheers!Nick & Bridget