Rum

Question 1

What is rum made from ?

Answer 1

A rum is a type of distilled alcoholic beverage made from
sugarcane molasses or sugarcane juice (pure cane sugar, a
syrup, or molasses).

Question 2

Min abv for rum is ?

Answer 2

40%

Question 3

ABV fullform

Answer 3

Alcohol by volume

Question 4

Overproof Rums can reach upto how much ABV ?

Answer 4

80%

Question 5

How much proof is 80% abv

Answer 5

160

That is double of ABV

Question 6

Where is rum commonly distilled

Answer 6

Rum can legally be distilled anywhere in the world, but it’s most commonly associated with
sugarcane-growing countries in the Caribbean, like Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico,
Cuba, Venezuela, Trinidad, Guyana, Barbados, Mexico, etc.

Question 7

How are skimmings obtained

Answer 7

The skimmings were obtained from the boiling of the sugar cane and were
mixed with molasses and “dunder” (leftover sediment in the still).

Question 8

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_are used in many of the 
traditional rums (e.g. Jamaica, Barbados)

Answer 8

Pot stills

Question 9

Example of a country that uses continuous column still

Answer 9

Cuba

Question 10

Rums are usually aged in ?

Answer 10

Wooden casks

Question 11

The type of wood used determines the___________ .

Answer 11

color of rum

produced in the end

Question 12

Why do some rum distillers use old bourbon barrels for aging

Answer 12

because they

cannot be reused in that whiskey’s production.

Question 13

Rum making - preparation

Answer 13

Rum is produced from either sugar cane juice or from the sweet, sticky
residue left over when sugarcane is crushed and the juices heated.
➢ The heating causes the juices to solidify into sugar leaving this residue called
the molasses.
➢ The molasses are then mixed with water and re-boiled to produce a sweet
liquid called the mash which is then mixed yeast and left to ferment.
➢ The molasses will contain around 30-40% sugar; molasses with higher amounts
of sugar will produce more rum.

Question 14

Rum making– fermentation

Answer 14

The fermentation time depends on the style of the rum; light rums are
fermented for around 24 hours whereas dark rums can be fermented for up
to 3 weeks.
➢ The way the yeast acts with the molasses and the length of time the
fermentation lasts will greatly influence the style of the rum.
➢ The shorter the fermentation the lighter the rum and the longer the
fermentation the more full bodied the rum. This is due to the build up of
impurities in the fermentation process.
➢ Some rum makers will use a system of continuous fermentation, as this is a
more efficient and less expensive method of rum production.
➢ The fermented liquid is called the wash

Question 15

Rum making - distillation

Answer 15

Light rums in continuous stills and are often filtered through activated (hot)
charcoal to remove the impurities.
➢ These are known as single distillates and will usually be blended with other rums.
➢ Gold (Anejo) and dark rums are usually distilled in pot stills.
➢ Distilling in a pot still is generally done twice as this increases the alcoholic
strength and also removes more unwanted impurities.
➢ Pot distilled rums are fuller bodied & rich in flavour than column distilled rums.
➢ As with light rums, pot distilled rums are also usually blended. After distillation,
they go in for ageing.

Question 16

Light rum

Answer 16

➢ Light-bodied rum is sometimes referred to as White or Silver rum.
➢ Generally aged in stainless steel tanks for up to a year and filtered before bottling.
➢ This process gives light rums their clean, light flavor.
➢ Used in cocktails like Cuba Libre, the Daiquiri, the Mojito and the Piña Colada.

Question 17

Gold ( anejo) rum

Answer 17

Medium-bodied rums are often called gold or amber rum.
➢ The sweet smooth taste is a result of either the production of congeners or the addition
of caramel.
➢ Gold rums are often aged in oak casks, which also contribute to their dark, smooth
characteristics.
➢ Gold rums are good for sipping and can be used in some darker cocktails.

Question 18

Aged rum

Answer 18

Aged rums unlike other rums do not include any additives.
➢ The majority of “dark” rums fall into this category as well.
➢ Aged rums obtain their golden color from the barrels that they are aged in.
➢ Because these rums are in contact with the wood for a longer time, they naturally
pick up the flavors and colors of the barrel.

Question 19

Dark rum

Answer 19

These are a rich, sweet flavor, that receive their flavor from aging for longer periods of
time in charred oak casks. Can be used for cocktails,
➢ Dark rums are the preferred sipper of the rum family, like Angostura 1824.
➢ A subcategory of dark rum is called Blackstrap. These are made from the darkest
molasses produced during the third boil while refining sugar.

Question 20

Rum agricole

Answer 20

Similar to Cachaça, Rhum Agricole is also distilled from pure sugar cane juice.
➢ Rhum Agricole must be produced in the French territories, most commonly the island of
Martinique, and is governed by an AOC (appellation d’origine controlle), like Cognac.
➢ Rhum Agricole is fermented and distilled from pure, fresh cane juice to about 70 percent
alcohol using a Creole continuous column still. The cane can only be harvested in the
dry season and the juice must be extracted within three days.

Question 21

Flavoured and spiced rum

Answer 21

Infused with flavors of fruits like banana, mango, orange, pineapple, coconut, starfruit or
lime. Spices used are cinnamon, rosemary, absinthe/aniseed, pepper, cloves,
and cardamom. Generally less than 40% ABV (80 proof).
➢ Mostly serve to flavor similarly-themed tropical drinks but are also often drunk neat or
with ice. This infusion of flavors occurs after fermentation and distillation.

Question 22

Overproof rum

Answer 22

Overproof or high-proof rum is often only used as a float in cocktails.
➢ A potent rum is 75 to 80 % ABV (150 to 160 proof) and can be as dangerous to drink if
it is not diluted in some way.
➢ A popular rum for creating flamed drinks because the high alcohol content makes it
easy to burn. For example - Bacardi 151° Rum & Goslings 151 Proof Black Seal Rum

Question 23

CACHACA RUM (pronounced as ka sha saa)

Answer 23

By law, Cachaça must be produced in Brazil. Cachaça is one of the sweetest rums
available and also used for making Caipirinha, the national cocktail of Brazil.
➢ This Brazilian rum differs from others because it skips the molasses and instead uses
pure sugar cane juice in the distillation process.

Question 24

Premium aged rum

Answer 24

➢ Premium rum is generally aged in oak barrels for several years, which gives it a more
intense flavor than regular rum. Are usually sipped and not mixed in cocktails.
➢ Also known as aged or mature rum, they are more expensive than other types of rum
due to the lengthier production process.

Question 25

National cocktail of brazil

Answer 25

Caipirinha