What is RUM?
Rum is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from sugarcane by-products, such as molasses, or directly from sugarcane juice, by a process of fermentation and distillation. The distillate, a clear liquid, is then usually aged in oak barrels.
Fact about Rum.
- Rum is also called Ron and Rhum. if it is written Rum on the bottle then it is English, if it is written Ron then it is Spanish and if it is written Rhum then it is French.
- Originally, the Caribbean is the first country to start distilling rum. They started distillation in the year 1620, it said to be the oldest, and later stage Latin Americans started distillation.
- Before distilled was done for the purpose of medicine and first-time rum was distilled for the purpose of entertainment.
- Mount Gay Rum -1703 oldest existing brand and still ruling the world.
- No standard method is used, can apply your own method like molasses (Traditional), fine sugarcane juice (Modern) juice, spice, etc.
Types of Rum
White
Pure distillation, white (or light) rum has suffered from a bad reputation or can say, it has been limited acceptance which is now thoroughly undeserved. Distilled in white oak barrels or stainless steel tank then filtered to make it clear, white rum usually isn’t aged, resulting in a complex profile with subtle hints of almond and vanilla.
Golden
Although the term ‘golden rum’ can refer to several different varieties, also known as amber rum, usually provides rich and smooth flavors. It generally indicates that the spirit has been aged in amber oak barrels. Flavour will vary depending on the distiller, but drinkers can expect distinct caramel and toffee notes with hints of toasted almond, banana, etc.
Dark
This is usually aged in charred oak barrels for longer than its lighter-hued counterparts. Vanilla and caramel overtones give way to a smoky, intense finish and the most widely used sugarcane byproducts, molasses. The flavor is a little more robust, so it’s the ideal choice to match with equally punchy ingredients; think marinades and shorter, stronger cocktails like a rum old fashioned
Spiced
Spicing rum was once manufactured in a cheap way by masking poor-quality spirits with overpowering flavors. These days there are far superior versions on the market, and spiced rum has seen a well- deserved spike in popularity as a result. The possibilities for flavorings are pretty endless, from fragrant herbs like rosemary to sweet caramel and citrus fruits. Butterscotch tones are complimented very much.
BRAND NAMES OF RUM
Famous Brand Puerto Rican Jamaican Domestic Brands
Mount Gay Bacardi Lemon Hart Mcdowell
Havana Club Silver Daiquiri Myers Old Monk
XXX Dark Rum Don Q Appleton Pincon
Malibu Tropicana Captain Morgan
Goslings Dry Cane Rope & Anchor
Koko Kanu White Diamond Lambs Spiced Rum
Ron Rico
Palo Viejo
Ron Merito
Some aged Rums will give age statements stating the youngest Rum in the blend (e.g., 10-year-old Rum contains a blend of Rums that are at least 10 years old). A small number of French island Rums are Vintage Dated.
Classifications of Rum
White Rums are generally light-bodied (although there are a few heavy-bodied White Rums in the French islands). They are usually clear and have a very subtle flavor profile. If they are aged in oak casks to create a smooth palate they are then usually filtered to remove any color. White Rums are primarily used as mixers and blend particularly well with fruit flavors.
Golden Rums, also known as Amber Rums, are generally medium-bodied. Most have spent several years aging in oak casks, which give them smooth, mellow palates.
Dark Rums are traditionally full-bodied, rich, caramel-dominated Rums. The best are produced mostly from pot stills and frequently aged in oak casks for extended periods. The richest of these Rums are consumed straight up.
Spiced Rums can be white, golden, or dark Rums. They are infused with spices or fruit flavors. Rum punches (such as planters punch) are blends of Rum and fruit juices that are very popular in the Caribbean.
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