XXX Rum: Understanding the Meaning Behind the Label
Rum is a popular alcoholic beverage made from sugarcane by-products, such as molasses and sugarcane juice. The production and aging process of rum can vary greatly, leading to different taste profiles and alcohol content levels. The term “XXX rum” is used to indicate the strength or quality of the rum. So, what exactly does “XXX rum” […]
Which Rum is best for a Mojito?
When it comes to making a refreshing and delicious mojito, the choice of rum is just as important as the other ingredients. There are many different types of rum available, and each one will give your mojito a unique flavor and character. In this article, we’ll explore the different types of rum and help you […]
Whisky vs Rum: What’s the difference and which is better?
When it comes to spirits, rum and whisky are two popular choices that often get compared to each other. But what exactly sets these two spirits apart, and which one is the better choice? First, let’s start with the basics. Rum is a spirit made from sugarcane byproducts, such as molasses or sugarcane juice. It […]
Old Monk chai, and India’s love affair with dark rum
After gin, made-in-India rum is coming into the spotlight – travelling to clubs, personal bars and a chai ki dukaan in Goa. Distilled for the Armed Forces, Hercules Rum had a small but committed following. Then Old Monk came along, and dark rum found a newer audience and equally committed set who wouldn’t drink anything else and said as much – at […]
How to taste your amber rum? What to drink it with?
Amber or wood-aged rum is a drink appreciated all over the world. Less strong than a white rum, it is often characterized by sweet and fruity flavors, but people do not find the right way to taste it and fully enjoy its flavors. In this article, I will answer this question on how to drink […]
The aging of Rum
Barrels okay, but in oak? Still ? New wood or not? Make yourself comfortable, we’ll explain. The basic principle is rather understood by the vast majority of amateurs: the aging of Rum consists of resting White Rum in barrels for a more or less prolonged time. This is also the difference between a White Rum […]
The importance of the cane and the terroir in the production of rum
Agricultural rum and the terroir Since the origins of rum as we know it today, which date back to the turn of the 18th century, rum was produced solely from molasses, a by-product of sugar production. It is in Martinique and Guadeloupe that we began to produce rum from the pure juice of the sugar cane, from the second half of […]
Premium Spirits: The Secret to Jamaica’s Beloved Rum
One of the oldest and most versatile spirits, rum is beloved around the world. It’s the heart and soul of classic cocktails such as the piña colada, daiquiri and mojito, a symbol of sunny skies and sandy beaches and even a historic form of currency in the Caribbean. From its birthplace in Barbados, there’s one […]
Rum: The new world
Its result beginnings long abandoned, rum currently hobnobs with the best world spirits cherished by mixologists and consumers the same for its fine taste and its capacity to make another universe of the mixed drinks. It might amaze some that, in the seventeenth Century, the delightful, elite soul we can drink today – rum – […]
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