Rum

Rum often struggles against its image as "pirate's drink," a flavor for cake batter, or a mixer for cola. Yet, no other spirit is as versatile. Rum comes from various regions around the world, where it is also known as Ron or Rhum. It captivates its connoisseurs and guardians with the sweetness of sugarcane and its unique flavor complexity. Just like other spirits that have aged in oak barrels, such as Cognac or Whisky, sugarcane distillate can develop a whole bouquet of aromas with fruit, spice, and sweetness over time. Moreover, compared to whisky, gin, or cognac, rum offers a much better price-performance ratio. This book provides a wealth of details about the vast topic of rum – from its history, production, and distribution to the different qualities and proper tasting. It impressively demonstrates that rum is much more than just a simple spirit – rum is truly a way of life – with an extensive flavor repertoire.