Saint Lucia: A Sugarcane and Rum History by Dave Marsland is now available!
Head to The Whisky Exchange or StarmoreBoss to order your copy today!
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In Saint Lucia? You can find copies available at St. Lucia Distillers visitors shop, Cap Maison, Anse Chastanet, Ti Kaye and Sugar Beach!
Saint Lucia’s history is steeped in rich traditions, vibrant cultures, and remarkable craftsmanship, none more so than in the story of its rum. This spirit, both literally and figuratively, has been woven into the fabric of the island’s identity for centuries. From the earliest sugarcane plantations to the current distillery producing world-class rums, this journey is one of resilience, innovation, and deep cultural significance.
For the first time Saint Lucia rum and sugarcane historian Dave Marsland, who has spent the last 5 years researching through archives, visiting historical sites all over Saint Lucia, and conducted hours of interviews with key figures, is proud to release his findings through Saint Lucia: A Sugarcane and Rum History.
A first of its kind for the topic of Saint Lucia rum and sugarcane, Dave Marsland mentions that “the book offers and an opportunity to immerse yourself into this tiny Caribbean island and explore Saint Lucia’s fascinating history of sugar production and its inevitable rise into the world of rum. From its debut to its death and subsequent re-birth, Saint Lucia: A Sugarcane and Rum History brings into context the people, the sucrérie and the wars that shaped the sugar and rum industry on the island.”
The book also includes detailed records of the islands production and export activities over 200 years, offering facts and figures into Saint Lucia’s impact into the wider category of sugar and rum.
With a foreword by Margaret Monplaisir, CEO of St. Lucia Distillers, Dave Marsland brings this self-published and self-financed project to life, with first-edition copies now available.
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Join author Dave Marsland around the world and discover Saint Lucia’s sugarcane and rum history!
2025 saw great opportunities to spread the word of Saint Lucia, including hosting seminars at Miami Rum Festival, UK Rum Festival in London and Cane Rum Society in Stockholm, with further talks and masterclasses at StarmoreBoss in Sheffield, Midlands Pure Rum Society and the Rum Experience in London.
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