Rum

Question 1

Rum

Answer 1

Made from sugarcane byproducts such as molasses or sugarcane juice. The majority of rum production occurs in the Caribbean or Latin America

Must be aged for at least a year. Aging commonly occurs in bourbon casks

After aging rum is blended to ensure a consistent flavor. Blending is the final step in producing rum. Light rums may be filtered to remove any color gained during aging while dark rums may add caramel to adjust color

Question 2

Classifications

Answer 2

• Dark rums
• Gold Rums
• Light Rums
• Overproof Rums
• Spiced Rums

Question 3

Dark rums

Answer 3

Usually made from caramelized sugar or molasses
Usually aged longer in heavily charred barrels giving them a more potent flavor

brands: Meyers, Goslings Black seal

Question 4

Gold Rums

Answer 4

Gain their dark color from aging in wooden barrels
They have more flavor and are stronger tasting than light rum
Brands: Bacardi Gold, Goslings Gold seal

Question 5

Light Rums

Answer 5

Very little flavor aside from general sweetness
Sometimes filtered after aging to remove any color
Their mild flavor makes them more popular for mixed drinks
Brands: Bacardi superior, Ron rio

Question 6

Overproof Rums

Answer 6

Much higher than standard 40% ABV, usually go as high as 75%- 80% ABV
Usually used in mixed drinks as a float
Brands: Bacardi 151 (discontinued), Cruzan 151 or pitorro moonshine

Question 7

Spiced Rums

Answer 7

Obtain their flavor through the addition of spices and sometimes caramel
Most are dark in color based on gold rums
some are significantly darker while cheap brands are made from white rums darkened with caramel color
Brands: Captain Morgan, sailor Jerry’s, kraken

Question 8

Flavored Rums

Answer 8

Liqueurs made with Caribbean rum
Usually have a lower ABV than typical rum
Brands: Malibu, Cruzan, Rumchata