Lesson One: Pirates and Rum.
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For hundreds of years the by-product, fermented molasses, that came from the Caribbean sugar plantations was distilled and stored in barrels. This rum was particularly attractive to both pirates and sailors since it stayed drinkable long after the water and beer stored on their ships had become contaminated. The pirates were known to drink while sailing and while on shore. They were rowdy and dangerous. Isolated towns and plantations were plundered. The prohibition era added to the illegal trade of rum. At that time Cuba was a safe haven for visitors to have their rum, cigars, and casinos. Around 1650, the Royal Navy officially issued a pint of this distilled brew, rum, to their sailors as a part of their daily rations. These rations we called “tots” and continued until July 31, 1970! That day is known as “Black Tot Day”. This was end of their rum rations.
Cheers, Mateys!
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