Rum/Rhum & Sugarcane Beverages Flashcards
Suggest a White Rum. And another… and another.
Diplomatico Blanco
Flor de Cana Extra Dry
Bacardi Superior
Don Q Cristal
Cruzan Estate Light
What is a Gold Rum? Suggest a few.
A rum that’s been aged in barrel, taking on color and deeper caramel, vanilla, almond and citrus flavors.
Appleton Special
Brugal Anejo
El Dorado 5
Mount Gay Eclipse
What is a Dark Rum? Give some examples.
The word “dark” doesn’t carry a lot of meaning, but is generally used to differentiate an aged rum that’s spent more time in barrel.
Cruzan Estate Dark, Flor de Cana 5 Black Label
What is a Black Rum? Give some examples.
Popular to British territories such as Bermuda, Jamaica, Guyana, Virgin Islands.
These rums offer rich molasses and caramel flavors and are often raised in heavier charred barrels.
Cruzan Black Strap, Gosling’s Black Seal
Give an example of a Navy Rum?
Pusser’s
Suggest a premium rum? With age statement?
In general: Diplomatico Exclusiva Reserva, Mount Gay Extra Old
With age statement: Bacardi 8, Flor de Cana 18
Do vintage rums exist?
Yes, rare but likely to come from French territories. Examples would include:
Rhum J.M. 1997
Plantation Venezuela 1992
Foursquare Rum Distillery 1998
Suggest an overproof rum?
Bacardi 151
Cruzan 151
Wray and Nephew White Overproof 126
What is Rhum Agricole?
Agricole is fermented and distilled from pure sugar cane juice, a style made principally in the French territories of the Caribbean. It is distilled to a slightly lower ABV than what’s typical for molasses-based Rums, allowing the grassy funky flavors to shine through
Give some examples of Rhum Agricole.
Clement Blanc
Rhum J.M. Agricole Blanc
What qualifies as “Rhum Vieux”? Give some examples.
A Rhum Agricole that’s been aged at least 3 years in barrel.
Clement 10 Years Vieux Rhum
Rhum J.M. VO
What is Cachaca? Give some examples.
A Brazilian spirit made from fresh sugarcane juice, often bottled with little or no aging in barrel. Best enjoyed in a caipirinha.
Cabana, Cachaca 51
What is the most traditional way to enjoy Rhum Agricole in a cocktail?
‘Ti Punch (petit punch)
National cocktail of Martinique and Guadeloupe. Traditionally built in the glass - squeeze half a lime, add 1 or 2 bar spoons of syrup, and 2 ounces of Rhum Agricole.. stir. Forgoing the ice is tradition, but… we like ice.
What is cocktail is Cachaca most strongly associated with?
Caipirinha
Basically like a daiquiri, but make it Brazilian. Quarter a lime, put in glass with 2 teaspoons of sugar. Muddle until well juiced. Add cachaca and ice.
Stir to mix and garnish with a lime wedge.
Suggest a Spiced Rum? And another… and another.
Captain Morgan
Sailor Jerry’s
Foursquare
Suggest a classic rum cocktail. And another.. and another.
Dark n Stormy
Mai Tai
Daiquiri
Planter’s Punch
Suggest a tiki drink.
Painkiller
Jungle Bird
Salty Bird
Singapore Sling
Fog Cutter
Suggest a Rum from the Barbados.
Mount Gay
Foursquare
Bumbu
Suggest a rum from Cuba?
Havana Club
Suggest a rum from Jamaica?
Appleton
Wray and Nephew
Myer’s
Suggest a rum from Martinique?
Rhum J.M.
Clement
Where is Captain Morgan from?
the US Virgin Islands
originated in Jamaica, but no longer made there
Flor de Cana is from ____?
Nicaragua
Gosling’s rum is from ______?
Bermuda
Where is El Dorado rum from?
Guyana
Suggest a Mexican rum?
Paranubes Oaxacan Rum, hit the U.S. market in 2017. It’s made with 100 percent fresh sugarcane juice akin to how rhum agricole is made in Martinique, and it’s full of fresh tropical fruit aromas. It’s also somehow both savory and sweet. The distinguished flavor stands out in any rum cocktail.
What is Paranubes?
Oaxacan Rum, hit the U.S. market in 2017. It’s made with 100 percent fresh sugarcane juice akin to how rhum agricole is made in Martinique, and it’s full of fresh tropical fruit aromas. It’s also somehow both savory and sweet. The distinguished flavor stands out in any rum cocktail.
Where is Bacardi from?
Puerto Rico
Rhum Barbancourt - where is it from?
Haiti
Ron Zacapa is made in?
Guatemala
Ron Abuelo is from _____?
Panama
Diplomatico is from ______?
Venezuela
