Arthur Wheeler Signature Caribbean Rum

Tasting Profile

Nose: A tropical awakening featuring banana, pineapple, coconut, and fresh sugar cane.

Palate: Transitions into deeper, warmer tones of baking spices, dried fruit, and caramelized cane sugar.

Finish: Clean, refined, and smooth, maintaining the balance between fruit and spice.

🥃 Meet the Founder: Floyd "Beau" Wheeler Jr.

Floyd "Beau" Wheeler Jr. is the founder and driving force behind Arthur Wheeler Spirits Company in historic Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

Beau's path to distilling began with a meaningful gift from his father: a carefully aged barrel that would change the course of his life. This sparked his transition from a successful career in talent management—where he honed his instincts for quality and attention to detail—into the craft of spirit-making. More than a career change, it became a way to honor his family's legacy while pursuing a new passion.

At Arthur Wheeler Spirits Company, Beau has built something rooted in quality and community. He's hands-on in every aspect of production, from selecting ingredients to overseeing distillation and aging. The result is a range of distinctive spirits that respect traditional methods while reflecting his own creative vision.

Each bottle represents Beau's commitment to creating something genuine and exceptional—spirits he's proud to share with others.

Visit or Order Today

All of these exceptional spirits are available at the Arthur Wheeler Spirits Company distillery located at 1001 Prince Georges Blvd STE 200, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774. Feel free to stop by and experience the craft firsthand—tell them your friend Charles sent you! (Not saying you'll get a discount, but you know... it's nice.)

If you're not local, no worries—order directly from us with nationwide shipping available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where does the Arthur Wheeler Caribbean Rum come from?

A: It is a curated blend of premium molasses-based rums sourced from Jamaica, Barbados, and the Dominican Republic. We bring these island spirits to Maryland to blend and bottle them with our signature touch.

Q: Is this a spiced rum or a dark rum?

A: This is an aged dark rum, but it is not "spiced" with artificial flavorings. The flavors you taste—banana, pineapple, coconut, and baking spice—come naturally from the fermentation, distillation in pot and column stills, and aging in ex-bourbon barrels.

Q: How long is the rum aged?

A: The components of this blend are aged for up to 5 years in ex-bourbon barrels in their tropical countries of origin. This tropical aging accelerates the interaction between the rum and the wood, creating a deep, mature flavor profile.

Q: What is the best way to drink this rum?

A: It is smooth enough to sip neat, especially if you enjoy cognac or bourbon. However, it also shines in tiki cocktails like a Mai Tai or a simple Rum Old Fashioned, where its natural tropical fruit notes can take center stage.