Angostura Rum is associated with the House of Angostura, a Trinidad and Tobago-based company more widely known for its production of Angostura bitters. The company was founded by Dr. Johann Siegert, a German surgeon and botanist, in the town of Angostura in Venezuela in 1824. Initially, Dr. Siegert created Angostura bitters as a medicinal tonic to treat stomach ailments - but its popularity as a flavor enhancer in cocktails led to the establishment of the House of Angostura. While the House ……