Rum display in a liquor store (United States, 2009) Government House rum, manufactured by the Virgin Islands Company distillery in Saint Croix, circa 1941 Rum is a liquor made by fermenting and then distilling sugarcane molasses or sugarcane juice. The distillate, initially a clear liquid, is often aged in barrels. [1] Rum originated in the Caribbean in the 17th century, where it was likely ...
Quality rum can be sipped solo or star in your favorite cocktail. We researched the best bottles to get from white rum to dark, spiced rum and more.
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Our Ultimate Rum Guide: The different rum types, history of rum, and the best ways to drink it - incl. Recommendations!
Rum is a distilled spirit with a lot of history, styles and uses. We walk you through it all in this handy guide. Thanks to its spectrum of styles made in more than 80 different countries, rum is one of the most diverse and complex spirits to sip. Whether white or gold, dark or aged, the most ...
What Is Rum: The History, Types and Best Ways to Drink It
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