Rums of the World Flashcards
Define: Dunder
The yeast-rich leftovers that remain in the still after distillation is complete.
Tubs sometimes used to age and concentrate dunder
Muck Pits
The range of new-make spirits typically produced by Jamaican rum distilleries
Marques (Marks)
Four traditional styles of base rum produced in Jamaica, listed in order from lowest ester content to highest
- Common Cleans
- Plummers
- Wedderburns
- Continental Flavoreds
What does JRASTA stand for?
Jamaica Rum and Spirits Traders Association
Rum with AOC status
Rhum Agricole Martinique
Country of origin: Rhum Barbancourt
Haiti
Traditional, naturally fermented sugarcane spirit produced throughout Haiti
Clairin
Country of origin: Demerara Rum
Guyana
Leading brand produced by Demerara Distilleries
El Dorado
World’s oldest documented rum brand and island of origin
Mount Gay - founded in 1703 on Barbados
Island nation in the Indian Ocean known for rum production; only produced molasses-based rum until 2006
Mauritius
Production requirements for Ron de Venezuela DOC
- 100% Venezuelan sugarcane
- diluted to 60% ABV before aging
- aged in white oak for min. 2 years in barrels no larger than 150 liters
- bottled between 40%-50% ABV
Three main regions of production for Ron de Venezuela DOC
Central West - 80% of all Venezuelan rum
Central Region - 15% of all Venezuelan rum
East Coast - 5% of all Venezuelan rum
Molasses-based ferment, as used in Cuba
Vino de Cana
Cuban rum masters
Maestros Roneros
Aging requirement for Cuban rum
minimum 2 years in oak barrels
Unique Brazilian product produced from sugarcane juice
Cachaca
Producer of Puerto Rican rum - operates one of the biggest distilleries in the world
Bacardi
What style of rum is Thomas Tew?
New England Style
What is the EHP still?
EHP = Edward Henry Porter. The last working wooden coffey still in existence (built in 1880)
What are the 4 categories of Jamaican rum and how are they defined?
- Common Cleans - lowest level of esters, known for light, floral aromas
- Plummers - tend to have aromas of tropical fruit
- Wedderburns - aromatic, flavorful, structured
- Continental Flavoreds - higest level of esters, with pungent, medicinal aromas
What are the 4 categories of Rhum Martinique and their aging requirements?
- Rhum Blanc - min 8 weeks with no oak requirement. If oak is used, max 3 months
- Eleve Sous Bois - min 12 months in oak
- Ambre - min 18 months in oak
- Vieux - min 3 years in oak barrels smaller than 650 liters
‘VO’, ‘VSOP’ and ‘XO’ may be used on labels for Rhum Martinique. What are the aging requirements?
VO - min 3 years in oak
VSOP - min 4 years in oak
XO - min 6 years in oak
What countries are known for ‘French style’ rum?
Guadelupe, Haiti, Martinique
What countries are known for ‘British style’ rum?
Jamaica, Guyana, Barbados, Trinidad/Tobago, St. Lucia
What countries are known for ‘Spanish style’ rum?
Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, DR, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, St. Croix, Venezuela
Production requirements for Jamaican rum
- must be fermented and distilled in an area of the island within limestone aquifer water basins
- must be produced using sugarcane juice or sugarcane by-product
- no caramel coloring, sweeteners, or other additives allowed unless approved by commissioner
- must be tested and approved by JRASTA
What are the two approved sugarcane species for Rhum Martinique?
Saccharum Officinarium and saccharum spontaneum
hybrids of these are also allowed
Production requirements for Rhum Martinique
- fermentation tanks must be open, with a max temperature of 38.5 degrees C (101F)
- Fermentation must be completed within 120 hours
- Distillation must occur in a specific type of continuous still that has 3 elements - heating chamber, stripping column, condensation column
- Rectification not allowed
