National Rums of Jamaica (NRJ) is appealing a ruling made last year by the island's Intellectual Property Office that rum ...

In Jamaica, rum is "more than just a drink", said Caribbean National Weekly. It's an essential part of the island's identity and culture – "a symbol of national pride and craftsmanship".

Rum is a key part of Jamaica's cultural identity, but what exactly makes a rum Jamaican? That question is at the centre of a dispute that is continuing to rumble on the Caribbean island ...

The dispute centres on whether it is acceptable to age and bottle the spirit overseas.