Falernum is indigenous to Barbados, where Velvet Falernum is a longtime staple item of its many resorts and bars. The sweetness, spice, lime, and almond character of this rum-based liqueur provide weight and texture to classic rum and wine punches.
Today, Falernum is a staple for tropical drinks such as swizzles, Zombies, and other Tiki drinks. Try the island favorite with 2 parts aged rum, 3 dashes of Angostura, and a squeeze of lime. John D Taylor’s Velvet Falernum is considered by many as the original Falernum, and is today produced by R.L. Seale Ltd. Famed rum distiller R.L. Seale has been a family-owned business since launching in Barbados in the 1920s. It is currently run by Sir David Seale and his son Richard from the Foursquare Rum Distillery.
