rum
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In a paragraph discussing the effects of aging spirits in a tropical climate, we substituted the example of Jamaican rum for Taiwanese whiskey.
From Slate ● Nov. 14, 2026
John O’Keeffe, the recently installed CEO and president of Diageo North America, identified Crown Royal whiskey, Smirnoff vodka and Captain Morgan rum as “three brands in long-term decline that require some fundamental fixes.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
He previously lived in Florence, Italy, where he dabbled in opera, travelled by private jet and promoted his rum, wine and fashion brand -- "De la Espriella Style."
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
Convention says no, but then again convention has had a rum time of it in recent years.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
After bringing slaves to the Americas, the last leg saw the ships return to Europe with raw materials or finished products, such as rum and molasses.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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