An introduction to rum
6.2.2018
Translation: Eva Francis
Rum – same same but different? Pure, in long drinks or in cocktails, real rum experts know about the many different categories, styles and types of rum produced around the world. Read on to find out more about this popular spirit.
One of the best-selling distilled beverages in the world, rum differs from other distillates in its strength and taste. As with all spirits, there are many different categories, styles and types of rum.
Rum made from molasses
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Rum made from sugar cane juice
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Rum made from virgin sugar cane honey
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Another type of rum that’s worth mentioning is «spiced rum». Artificial flavours are added to this type of rum, making it unsuitable to drink pure, but great for cocktails.
Spiced rum
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More rum terms
While the method of production is crucial for the taste of the final product, there are a range of other terms that you’ll see on rum bottles.
Original rum: This term describes an original rum imported from the country of origin, which is sold unchanged and can have an alcohol content of 74% alcohol by volume (ABV).
Real rum: The same as original rum, but may be reduced to an alcohol content of 74% ABV by manufacturers.
Rum-Verschnitt: A German version of spirit that’s made by mixing genuine dark rum, rectified spirit and water.
Blended rum: Rum which is made by blending together several rums from the same distillery, different distilleries or from different origins.
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