Barbados

Barbados, an island nation renowned for its sun-kissed beaches and turquoise waters, holds a rich history steeped in the cultivation of sugar cane and the production of exquisite rum. The 17th century bore witness to the burgeoning rum production in the Caribbean, a consequence of the thriving sugar cane industry. Barbados, with its fertile soil and ideal climate, was at the heart of this rum revolution. It was here that the discarded molasses from the sugar refining process was discovered to undergo fermentation when combined with alcohol, birthing the first iteration of rum. Over the centuries, the distillation process was refined, eliminating impurities and creating the smooth, honeyed rum that is now synonymous with the Caribbean. The rum produced in Barbados is distinctive, characterized by a golden hue and an intense, yet not overpowering, flavor profile, with an alcohol content never exceeding 40%. This rum makes for the perfect accompaniment to desserts or a refreshing rum punch, best enjoyed while lounging on a paradisiacal Barbadian beach.

Region	Barbados
Country	Carribean Sea
Climate and soil	Barbados boasts a tropical climate with a distinct dry season from December to May, and a rainy season from June to November. The rainfall is more abundant inland, providing ideal conditions for the growth of sugar cane. The temperatures vary, averaging 22 °C in the cooler months and reaching up to 30 °C in the warmer months. The island's soil composition is predominantly limestone, which combined with the constant equatorial winds, creates the perfect conditions for sugar cane cultivation. Despite being one of the Lesser Antilles, located east of the main chain of islands, Barbados stands out for its thriving sugar cane plantations, a testament to its fertile soil and favorable climate. The highest point of the island, Mount Hillaby, stands at approximately 350 m above sea level.