The classic “rum shop” is the quintessence of the warmth, flavor and spirit of the island. “. “This is Barbados.” Rum has been part of the rich history and identity of the island for more than 350 years. British author Richard Ligon first mentioned the drink when he arrived on Barbados in 1647, describing the spirit as “rumbullion, alias kill-divill… a hott hellish and terrible liquor”. Until tasting the liquid after shipping it to Europe, the smooth taste of aging was discovered. Rum bullion was soon shortened to “rum”, and today it remains a lifeblood of our island. “Rum is one of the pillars of Bajan culture". #BARSinc #bajanassociationofrumshops #BajanRumShop #RumShop #Culture #Heritage #Traditions #Rum #Rumbullion #killdevil #borthplaceofrum #Barbados