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Rum
Rum is a distilled alcohol that’s made by fermenting sugarcane juice,
molasses and other sugarcane byproducts. Dating back to the 17th century,
rum has been primarily produced in the Caribbean but soon spread to the New
England colonies, and for awhile, high quality rum from Rhode Island was
considered acceptable currency in Europe.
Today, the majority of rum is still produced in the Caribbean, but is also made
in South American countries like Colombia, Brazil and Venezuela as well as
Australia and India.
Rum has a storied history of fueling both piracy and the Atlantic slave trade.
It was also a popular beverage with the British Royal Navy, so much so that
rum was included in the rations of every sailor.
Rum is available in a variety of styles, from light rum to golden and dark
rums. Light rums are typically used in mixed drinks, while gold and dark
rums are better for consuming straight.
Common Examples:
Bacardi Rum
Gosling’s Black Seal Rum
Captain Morgan’s Spiced Rum
Mount Gay Rum
Cruzan Rum
Back to Liquor Styles
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