Rum 101 for Dummies Like Me

“Rum isn’t just a drink-it’s a story in a bottle. And this book? It’s a whole shelf of them.”

From the salty winds of the Caribbean to the snowy shores of Newfoundland, Rum 101 for Dummies Like Me takes you on a wild, witty, and eye-opening journey through the world of rum.

Author Jeff Peddle-a former George Street bouncer, rum collector, and part-time philosopher-dives deep into the dark, sweet, and spicy history of the world’s most rebellious spirit.

You’ll explore:

The brutal origins of rum during the slave trade
The role rum played in wars, pirate ships, and Prohibition
Newfoundland’s love affair with Lamb’s, Screech, and Jamaica
Sailor tattoos, the real McCoy, Captain Morgan’s tsunami-wrecked grave, and more
A whole lot of laughs, facts, and “Newfie” rum tales to boot

Whether you’re a bartender, history buff, or just a curious sipper, this book is for you.

Author Biography

Jeff Peddle was born in Labrador City, raised in Newfoundland, and spent years working on George Street-earning a reputation as the guy who could break up a bar fight and pour a shot of Lamb’s in the same breath. A world traveller, master Rummelier, and storyteller by blood, Jeff’s adventures have taken him from tiki bars to pirate hideouts, with more laughs than a Legion meat draw. He’s the kind of guy who shows up with a rum bottle in one hand, a tale in the other, and always leaves folks smiling.