In October of last year, Jamaica's Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) approved amendments to the geographical indication (GI ...

National Rums of Jamaica (NRJ) is appealing a ruling made last year by the island's Intellectual Property Office that rum made on the island but "aged outside of Jamaica" can "no longer be called ...

Rum is a key part of Jamaica's cultural identity, but what exactly makes a rum Jamaican? That question is at the centre of a dispute that is continuing to rumble on the Caribbean island ...

In Jamaica, rum is "more than just a drink", said Caribbean National Weekly. It's an essential part of the island's identity and culture – "a symbol of national pride and craftsmanship".

Jamaican rum production began in the 1650s when the English fermented sugar cane to create the versatile liquor. Appleton Estate began distilling rum about 100 years after the first rum production.