Screech

Rum is a distilled alcoholic spirit made by fermenting then distilling sugarcane molasses or sugarcane juice. The distillate, a clear liquid, is usually aged in oak barrels. Long before any Canadian liquor board was created, the Jamaican rum that was eventually to be known as Screech was a mainstay of the traditional Newfoundland diet.

Imported from Jamaica for over 200 years. At that time in history, salt fish was being shipped to the West Indies in exchange for rum. This resulted in fish becoming the national dish for Jamaicans and rum becoming the traditional drink for Newfoundlanders. As the story goes, a visiting American WWII serviceman downed the rum in one quick toss. His howls of distress caused a bystander to rush to his aid, roaring “What the cripes was that ungodly screech?” The taciturn Newf simply replied, “The screech?” ‘Tis the rum, me son.” As word of the incident spread more soldiers began trying this mysterious rum, adopting it as their favorite. Thus a legend was born.

Amber colour; dense nose of spice, brown sugar, vanilla, white chocolate and caramel; rich, toffee flavour with a hint of brine and a spicy finish. A smooth and balanced blend.

Enjoy it in a Dark N' Stormy or any other dark rum cocktails.