Rum Nation Rum
| Fabio Rossi travelled the whole Caribbean to gather the best casks he could find, coming home with a promise that every bottle would stay true to its origin. That's how Rum Nation became one of Italy's most respected voices in rum. |
About Rum Nation Rum
Rum Nation is an Italian bottling house that has specialised in single origin rum from across the Caribbean and Latin American rum belt, respecting each country's own distillation and maturation tradition. The company's approach is built on thorough research and strict selection rather than high volume, which has given Rum Nation a reputation as one of the most trustworthy names when it comes to conveying a country or island's authentic rum style. For beginners, the range offers a manageable entry into the many different rum styles, while seasoned collectors chase the rarer, limited vintages.
History & background
Rum Nation was founded in 1999 by the man behind the idea, Fabio Rossi, who had built considerable experience through years of travel, tastings and research in rum-producing countries from the tropical Cancer to the Equator. Fabio Rossi personally travelled to almost every country that produces good rum, finding the casks that would later make up the company's range. The strong response to the early releases cemented Rum Nation as a serious player, and the company has since held onto its philosophy of single origins in limited quantities.
Production & style
Rum Nation doesn't distil itself but selects rum distilled from sugar cane in countries like Jamaica, Barbados, Guatemala and Nicaragua, using both pot still and column still depending on each country's tradition. After import, part of the rum matures further in Italy's temperate climate, giving a slower, gentler maturation than the tropical heat allows.
Signature style
Authentic, Terroir-driven, Varied
From Jamaica's powerful funk to Nicaragua's soft sweetness, every bottle reflects its origin's own distinct expression.
Facts
| Bottler | Rum Nation |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Pronounced | "rum NAY-shuhn" |
| Region | Treviso (headquarters) |
| Founder | Fabio Rossi |
| Country | Italy |
| Owner | Independent, founder Fabio Rossi |
| Raw material | Sugar cane (molasses and juice, varies by origin) |
| Maturation climate | Tropical origin, partial maturation in Italy's temperate climate |
| Official website | rum-nation.com |
Did you know?
Fabio Rossi personally travelled to nearly every country that produces good rum, a research trip that in practice laid the foundation for Rum Nation's entire later range of single origins.
If you like Rum Nation Rum, you should also try:
RomDeLuxe and Diplomatico.