Rum

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Rum is defined by the USA's Code of Federal Regulations Title 27, volume 1 to be:

`Rum' is an alcoholic distillate from the fermented juice of sugar cane, sugar cane syrup, sugar cane molasses, or other sugar cane by-products, produced at less than 190 deg. proof in such manner that the distillate possesses the taste, aroma and characteristics generally attributed to rum, and bottled at not less than 80 deg. proof; and also includes mixtures solely of such distillates.


Many different styles of Rum exist.

White Rum is a clear Rum with no added colors or flavorings. Despite being unflavored it can be aged in neutral vessel (not wooden barrels) in order to develop Esters. It can be barrel aged. If so the coloring is filtered out.

Dark Rum is aged in barrels and can be flavored with molasses, burnt sugar or caramel.

Bajan Rum a style from Barbados. Lightly colored and no additives are allowed except for caramel coloring. Considered to be truest to the distillate.

Jamaican Rum is a style from its namesake island. Heavy flavors come from Esters developed by the Jamaican process. These processes include Dunder, Muck Pits, and Cane Pits.