Rum 101 for Dummies Like Me: From George Street to the Caribbean, 600 Bottles Later
Last Updated on November 6, 2025 by Jose Rafael Hoffmann
Jeff Peddle (Author) – Paperback – August 16, 2025
https://www.amazon.com/Rum-101-Dummies-Like-Caribbean/
“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.
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About the Author
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.
Product details
- Publisher : Jeff Peddle, Edmonton, Canada
- Publication date : August 16, 2025
- Language : English
- Print length : 206 pages
- ISBN-10 : 177354683X
- ISBN-13 : 978-1773546834
- Item Weight : 9.9 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.47 x 9 inches
