Puerto Rico Distillery operates out of Brunswick, Maryland, a small railroad town along the Potomac River about an hour from both Baltimore and Washington DC. The distillery focuses on producing rum using traditional Caribbean methods adapted for Maryland’s climate, which creates an interesting fusion of island techniques with Mid-Atlantic craftsmanship. They’re housed in a converted industrial building that gives the operation a no-frills, production-focused atmosphere rather than the polished visitor experience you’d find at larger distilleries. The operation represents part of the growing craft distilling movement in Maryland, though they’ve carved out a unique niche by specializing in rum production rather than the bourbon and rye that dominates most East Coast craft distilleries. This Caribbean focus in a decidedly non-tropical location creates some interesting production challenges and opportunities, particularly around aging and fermentation in Maryland’s variable climate. Visitors get a straightforward look at small-batch rum production without a lot of bells and whistles. The focus here is on the spirits themselves rather than creating an entertainment destination, which appeals to people genuinely interested in understanding how rum is made rather than just sampling the end product.