SA Guyana is located on the northeast coast of South America. It is bound by Suriname to the east, Venezuela to the west, Brazil to the south and the Atlantic Ocean to the north. The territory that is now Guyana was first charted by Spanish explorers in 1499. By the mid-18th century Dutch settlers and traders had prevailed over rival Spanish and British expeditions. In addition to the aromatic and pungent flavour of the Jamaicas, they possess a dry burned flavour, and run higher in proof than others, often being bottled at 160 proof.
Most Haitian rum is exported to France.
Barbancourt is considered by many to be the world's best rum. Rhum Sarthe is a delightful brandy-type rum. It is a rum to be enjoyed in highballs or as a straight liqueur. Other brands are Nazon, Tesserot, Champion and Tropical. Jamaica Jamaica was colonized by Spain in 1494, seized by Britain in 1655, and achieved independence from Britain in 1962.