Raising Glasses is one of the most adventurous and boundary-pushing independent bottlers in the American rum scene — and a brand that serious collectors have been watching closely since its launch. Founded by husband and wife team John Hsu and Lorri Kern, whose decades of Scotch whisky collecting developed palates sharp enough to start selecting and bottling their own casks, Raising Glasses approaches rum with the same reverence and curiosity that defines the best independent Scotch bottlers. Their focus is the acquisition of superior single cask spirits from around the world — with a willingness to source from unexpected locales that most bottlers overlook entirely, including the Netherlands, Madeira, Ecuador, Australia, Venezuela, and beyond. What sets Raising Glasses apart is their bold approach — releasing rums from distilleries and origins that other brands simply aren't doing, alongside a commitment to complete transparency and additive-free bottling at full cask strength. From cult Caroni releases to rare Martinique grand arôme expressions and hard-to-find Jamaican single casks, every Raising Glasses bottle is a genuine discovery. Browse our full Raising Glasses collection with fast nationwide shipping delivered straight to your door.