Lyon Rum sits in a modest industrial unit on South Talbot Street in St. Michaels, Maryland, a charming waterfront town on the Eastern Shore. This small-batch rum distillery was founded by the Lyon family, who decided to bring Caribbean-style rum production to the Chesapeake Bay region. The operation focuses exclusively on rum, which makes it somewhat unusual in a craft spirits landscape dominated by whiskey and gin. They’re working out of a converted warehouse space where they handle everything from fermentation to bottling, keeping production tight and personal. The distillery represents part of St. Michaels’ growing artisan food and beverage scene, joining local breweries and wineries in attracting visitors to this historic maritime community. You’ll find them producing several styles of rum using traditional methods adapted to their Maryland location, creating spirits that reflect both Caribbean traditions and local Mid-Atlantic character.