Captain Morgan

Captain Morgan is a brand of rum, named after the 17th-century pirate, Henry Morgan.

Related Topics:
Rum - Henry Morgan

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Henry Morgan began producing rum in 1680 on the island of Jamaica. In 1944, Seagram's, Inc. started producing rum under the name Captain Morgan Rum Company. In 1983, Captain Morgan Original Spiced rum was introduced to the United States. Captain Morgan is now produced by Diageo.

Related Topics:
Jamaica - Seagram - Diageo

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Captain Morgan rum is made with molasses, water, mash, and yeast, and aged in oak barrels for up to a year, before it is spiced.

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Captain Morgan is, by volume, the fourth largest brand of spirits in the United States, and the eleventh largest in the world. In 2004, 6 million 9-liter cases were sold. Most Captain Morgan rum is sold in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, and South Africa.

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In 2004 - United States - Canada - Great Britain - South Africa

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