The best rum varieties

Rum is considered a noble drink of real pirates and connoisseurs of strong alcohol. During its existence, a mass of varieties, tastes, brands and, of course, fakes have appeared in the world. Choosing the best one is easy if you know what to look for in the store. The label will tell you which rum is better. And this article.

When choosing a product, any knowledgeable buyer first of all pays attention to the label. According to the law of the Russian Federation, it must contain information about the composition, manufacturer, as well as other important notes depending on the product. If we are talking about rum, then the main inscription (or lack thereof) on the bottle is “Rhum Agricole”. Its presence suggests that you are holding in your hands, if not one of the best varieties, then definitely a real drink.

Rhum Agricole

This variety (Rhum Agricole) is called agricultural, it is the most valuable and is produced in small quantities. If there is no such inscription, then we are dealing with industrial alcohol. Its cost, of course, is much lower, however, the taste is very different. A true connoisseur should try a real one at least once in his life.

To determine which rum is the best, it is important to pay attention to the country of origin. It would be wrong to think that the quality leader comes to our country from Cuba. The best varieties are also produced in Jamaica, Guadeloupe, the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean state of Puerto Rico. In addition, drinks from Venezuela, Chile, Mexico and Colombia are famous.

Rum varieties

Those who have long been familiar with the elite pirate rum, as well as experienced sommeliers, disagree on whether to look for their "own" drink, or whether it is better to make gastronomic trips every time, trying new things and discovering shades, flavors and aromas. Nevertheless, in order to make your own, even a small, rating, it is important to know a thing or two about the varieties of the famous drink.

There are many varieties and brands of "pirated" alcohol in the world, but all of them can be divided into only three large groups:

• light;
• gold;
• dark.

They differ not only in color, but also in taste. Each large group has its own varieties.

Light, or white, differs in that it is not aged. It enters the final container almost immediately after production, therefore it is colorless.

The taste is light - soft, sensitive tongue will find a nut. The aroma is subtle, with an admixture of plant tones and good honey.

The best varieties of light (white) rum are suitable for preparing a wide variety of alcoholic cocktails, as well as eating with barbecue meat and fatty poultry. This variety is perfect for the first acquaintance with this strong drink.

Golden is a variety that is aged in special barrels for three years. Its color can be either white or straw, it tastes sweet and fresh, with hints of tropical fruits and vanilla. The finish will satisfy the desires of nut and coffee lovers.

Gold rum also goes well with barbecue meat and poultry, and is used in the preparation of refreshing alcoholic cocktails.

Dark acquires its own special, rich color, thanks to aging, which must be at least three years.The Spanish word Anejo is used as a designation for this parameter, then the number corresponding to the duration of exposure, and the word Anos (year):

20 $	Anejo 5 Anos is distinguished by the color that old gold gives. The best five-year-old rum contains musk, original spices, sweet marzipan, guava, invigorating citruses. Its aftertaste is sweet and thick.	RUM FLOR DE CANA 5 ANNI BLACK LABEL
45 $	Anejo 7 Anos is dark amber, color close to coffee saturation. Seven years old, it has a scent with notes of cinnamon, caramel, nutmeg and fruit.	RON ABUELO ANEJO 7 YERS
70 $	Anejo 12 Anos, despite its bright dark color, has a mild taste. You can taste sweet toffee and tart baked banana. The aftertaste is more intense: here you can feel the original spices and nutmeg.	Ron Centenario 12-Year

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Those who prefer only rum to other strong drinks have already folded their rating a long time ago. We invite you to familiarize yourself with the most popular brands that can be bought in our country.

Havana Club (Havana Club) is produced in Cuba and presents itself long-aged flavors. The youngest of the family of this brand has a two-year exposure. Havana Club gained popularity due to its pleasant light yellow color and light, refined aroma, achieved through the use of selected types of alcohol, its thorough filtration and aging in natural wood barrels, as well as blending.

The Havana Club line is presented in several options for each client.

Blanco is a classic. Known since the seventies of the nineteenth century.

Anejo 2 is ideal for a cocktail called Daiquiri. Anejo 7 is an excellent partner for a good cigar. Cocktails from alcohol of such a long exposure are not prepared, since its original, bright taste should not be interrupted by additives.

The brand of rum Bacardi (Bacardi) bears the name of its creator - Cuban Don Facundo Bacardi. He improved on the coarse and harsh Rum, which was popular in those days, using charcoal for filtration and the method of infusion in wooden barrels.

The Bacardi line includes a wide variety of the best rum: White, Gold, Reserva Superior, Lemon, Solera, Black. Among them, Bacardi Black stands out, which is considered a premium alcoholic drink. It is based not on the waste of sugar production (molasses), but on sugarcane molasses. Despite the strength, which is the standard forty degrees, black Bacardi is easy to drink. Among the cocktails based on Black Bacardi are known "Brown Derby", "Coffee Grog", "Chicago Fizz".

Rum Captain Morgan (Captain Morgan) comes to Russia from Jamaica.

The most famous in the Captain Morgan line is Spiced Gold. Initially, it has no color, but when caramel is added to it, the famous amber shade is obtained.

Among the best Captain Morgan beers are Black Label, Spiced Gold 1L and Black.

A real pirate drink that even the most modest law-abiding citizens can taste today is Pyrat.

This elite ultra-premium brand is honored by world stars and businessmen, therefore it can often be found as a sponsor at such prestigious events as the Oscar, Grammy and the like.

Strong representatives of the Pyrat brand are aged from fifteen to forty years or more.

Perhaps starting with the most popular brands, you can compose your top-best spirits for a party, intimate company or other enjoyable occasions.

Rum is a strong drink made from molasses and cane syrup, which contains about 35% alcohol. There are three main varieties - white, gold and dark. The best rum is determined by taste and overall quality, which is influenced by five factors: the type of sugar used, the fermentation time, the fermentation characteristics, the aging time in the barrel, and the strength after bottling. Historically, rum is considered the drink of sailors, captains and pirates.Below is a list of those brands that are considered elite in their class. They can be drunk neat or added to cocktails if desired.

10. One Barrel

One Barrel rum was recently featured in men's magazines and is offered at prices that are much lower than many of the other drinks on this list. "One Barrel" is produced in a small distillery in Belize and has a tangible taste of tobacco that distinguishes it from the rest of the class. The rich and unique bouquet of this rum contains distinct tones of coffee, nuts and caramel.

9. Pyrat Cask 1623

Pyrat Cask is a limited edition rum made with the finest blends of Caribbean wines to evoke the inner pirate in everyone. It is kept in a barrel for up to 40 years before bottling, and in addition to a viscous consistency, it has an unmatched lively aroma, similar to cognac - which is why for some it is the best rum. The color of the drink is brass. Pyrat uses spices for baking in its rums, so the drinks are distinguished by their oily taste and the presence of an earthy flavor in it.

8. Santa Teresa 1796

Santa Teresa is a Venezuelan rum based on local molasses. It is stored in oak barrels, while the manufacturer uses an aging system called "Solera". Rum is aged for four to thirty-five years before being bottled. The resulting drink has a golden color and has a rich caramel aroma with a touch of cocoa and spices.

7. Old Monk

Rum "Old Monk" is dark in color and matured in India for seven years. The drink is corked in a barrel with vanilla and a number of other ingredients, which contributes to the formation of a strong spicy aroma. "Old Monk" ranks third in terms of worldwide sales and is by far the most popular rum made in India. The inimitable chocolate-vanilla flavor proves that this is the best rum Mohan Meakin Ltd. could make. The drink first appeared in 1854, and since 1982 it has been awarded gold medals for quality every year.

6. Prichards' Fine

Rum "Prichards' Fine" is produced in the Tennessee mountains from molasses. It is cooked in a copper pot and then filtered through maple charcoal. Next, the drink is aged in oak barrels until golden rum is obtained. The palate is notable for hints of Tennessee whiskey, vanilla and roasted nuts. The aroma resembles cider, and the taste is not tart, which allowed the drink to enter the top ten elite rums.

5. Pusser's British Navy

Pusser is the company that made rum a part of the marine legend. This drink has been produced and aged in wooden barrels in the British Virgin Islands for more than 300 years. In the early 1700s, rum was considered the key to the health of sailors, and a pint of "Pusser ..." was allocated to their daily rations by the skippers. The drink is a blend of six different types of rum. Long-term popularity, multiplied by a rich flavor - that's why this is the best rum according to the entire population of the UK, at least.

4. Ron Zacapa 23

Ron Zacapa 23 is a premium rum produced in the Guatemalan mountains and aged for a minimum of six years (the maximum aging time is 23 years). The drink contains 40% alcohol. They won many awards: at the tasting institute "Zacapa ..." he received an assessment of 98 points out of 100 possible - this was an absolute record. It is also the first rum to be inducted into the International Rum Festival Hall of Fame. It is made from molasses obtained after the first pressing of sugar cane, and then stored in barrels, which previously contained sherry, whiskey and wine.

3. Mount Gay Special Reserve

Mount Gay is the oldest distillery in Barbados and boasts a wide range of excellent rums. The white "Special Reserve" has a rich caramelized aroma reminiscent of butterscotch. The light nutty flavor and subtle fruit extract make the rum taste moderately harsh.

2.El dorado

El Dorado is a lost land of gold, and El Dorado gets its name because it is considered liquid gold. This drink is produced in Guyana, and the ideal aging time for it is 15 years. For its taste, texture and especially complex aroma, it won first place in the "Best Rum" category at the famous International Wine & Spirits Challenge for four consecutive years. In 2005, "El Dorado" was included by Forbes magazine in the top ten drinks in its class.

1. Bacardi Reserva Limitada

Bacardi is the largest privately owned spirits producer, and the rum is considered to be their most famous creation. This elite drink was actually created a long time ago, but it was not until 2003 that they finally started selling it in honor of the opening of the Bacardi brand store. Bacardi Reserva Limitada, made from only the best rums of the brand, has been stored in slightly charred American white oak barrels for 10-16 years. The resulting drink has a rich reddish-golden color and not tart taste with hints of vanilla, oak and dried fruits. The place to buy Bacardi Reserva Limitada is the world's only Bacardi brand store in the Bahamas (Nassau).

That's the whole TOP-10 of the most popular drinks of this type, which have earned recognition from critics and ordinary people. Not all of them are sold in Russia, but the rumor about the tastes and quality of this “ten” has reached us. Which rum is better - one of them or something else - is up to you. Good luck!

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Rum makes me feel a little bit like a pirate. It's funny, of course, but most of us dreamed of being pirates in childhood. Many years have passed, but I still dream of being a pirate, and rum allows me to return a little to the world of my childhood fantasies. Many argue that whiskey makes them feel more elegant, or cognac more relaxed. And rum makes me feel a little like a pirate and an adventurer. Most people know rum as one of the ingredients in cocktails, but in this guide, we will find out what rum really is, plunge into history, get acquainted with the technology of rum production, and of course consider how to choose rum.

What is Rum?

Rum is actually a very tasty drink ... But what is it? Rum is made primarily from sugarcane juice or by-products such as molasses. Rum gets its rich colors due to the fact that it is aged in oak barrels. Although rum is produced in different countries around the world, the vast majority of "good rum" comes from the Caribbean and Latin America. And this is not surprising.

Roma's history

It is believed that the original distillation of rum as we know it today was developed in ancient China or India. In fact, the Malay people made a drink they called Broome, which was even worthy of the attention of the great traveler Marco Polo, who wrote about an unusual wine with a sugar base. Some believe that the Malay word "brama" is the origin of the word "rum", others argue that there is nothing in common. There are many opinions and theories about where and from whom the name originated, and alas, there are no official documents on this score. Regardless of its etymology, the term "Rum" has existed for centuries and is used all over the world, sometimes with different spellings, but usually with the same pronunciation.

The first documented mention of rum distillation actually came from the 17th century from sugar plantations in the Caribbean, where slaves realized that molasses could be fermented into alcohol. Most historians believe that rum was originally discovered on the island of Barbados, but records from the 1620s also show it was produced in Brazil. Among the wreckage of the Swedish warship Vasa, which famously sank in 1628, there were bottles with the inscription rum. Regardless of many theories, I am inclined to believe that rum was born somewhere in the Caribbean.Between the 1630s and 1660s, rum found its way to colonial America. In 1664, the British colonies established the very first distillery on Staten Island in Boston, Massachusetts. Rapid distillation of rum became the most lucrative industry in colonial New England. Rum was originally like whiskey and for a while, it was even used as currency. Rum was popular with men, women and children, and in order to support the growing demand, a tripartite trade agreement was negotiated for trade between the colonies of the United States, the Caribbean and Africa. In a nutshell, the agreement allowed the trade in rum, molasses and slaves, while providing workers, ingredients, and the final product for consumption. This trade agreement was so beneficial that when the sugar law was passed in 1764 (for the purpose of levying customs duties), trade stopped and many believe that this was one of the main reasons for the American Revolution.

Rum at that time began to play an important role in government, and at times was a key link in the political game. Candidates began to bribe voters with rum in the hopes of influencing the election results. At the inauguration of George Washington, he stood on a barrel of Barbados rum.

Pirates and rum

Many, including myself, are fascinated by the relationship between pirates and rum. In almost any movie or novel about pirates, rum is consumed by absolutely everyone from the captain to the cook. Surprisingly, many believe that rum has nothing to do with the golden age of pirates, and that it is a myth created in Hollywood. Those who think so are fundamentally wrong. Captain Morgan does not mislead you - pirates and rum go hand in hand. In 1655, the Royal Navy captured Jamaica and the rum industry became the property of the British Navy. Due to the presence of the fortress, the British began to include it in the daily diet of sailors, eventually completely replacing it with cognac. Due to its strength, rum saved from scurvy raging at that time.

Since the main task of the Royal Navy was to hunt for pirates, the pirates had the opposite goal, and when several ships of the navy were captured by pirates, along with the ship, rum was also captured. Just as the Royal Navy provided their soldiers with rum in rations, so did the pirates. Many of the pirates quickly became addicted to rum and the drink quickly became used as currency and was rated as one of the highest commodities. In addition, the pirates used rum as currency in the port, selling it in exchange for slaves and goods. Thanks to the thriving smuggling and pirate trade, many captains used rum as a way to pay for repairing a battle-damaged ship.

Rum production

Unlike whiskey or cognac, there are no special requirements in the production of rum. Most regions have their own customs and traditions, thanks to which the shores of the Caribbean and Latin America still produce the most popular brands. Most rum today is still made from molasses, although some are made directly from natural sugarcane juices, but this is mostly the case in the Francophone Caribbean. On the Martinique islands, Rhum Agricole rum is made from cane juice and is labeled with the Authenticity Control (AOC), indicating the place of origin. In order to produce products with the AOC label, rum producers need to comply with the following rules.

1. Must be made from fresh sugarcane juice
2. Minimum sugar content (Brix> 14 ° Bx) and minimum pH (pH> 4.7) to prevent the development of unwanted flavors.
3. Juicing is regulated and hot juicing is not allowed.
4. Fermentation should be discontinuous and carried out in open containers with a maximum of 13,208 US gallons or 500 hectoliters.

The fermentation process is quite simple, it is yeast and water.The general rule of thumb is that lighter rums tend to use faster yeast, while darker rums use slower yeast as this ferments more rums, resulting in a richer and stronger rum.

The last step in rum production is aging. Many countries require a minimum dormancy period of at least one year and use American oak bourbon barrels for aging. If you think that one year will not do the proper aging, then I dare to remind you that most rum is produced in a tropical climate, due to which maturation occurs much faster, the "share of angels" in whiskey or cognac is about 2% per year, while the average evaporation rate for rum is closer to 10%. Exactly aging in oak barrels. gives the rum such a rich and noble color. Pure rum is usually aged not in wood barrels, but in stainless steel tubs.

Rum is produced in a variety of ways in the Caribbean, with many regions using their own style that makes them stand out from their competitors. Rums from the English-speaking islands of Jamaica, Barbados, Grenada, Belize are typical, dark and full-bodied. Rums from Haiti, Guadeloupe, and Martinique are primarily made from sugarcane juice itself rather than molasses, making them more expensive and often more sophisticated.

Types of rum

There are seven main types of rum all over the world that can be found on sale in most liquor stores. Each has a unique tasting profile, and many are designed for some fairly specific purpose.

Light rum

Light rum, sometimes referred to as "white" or "silver", is generally quite sweet with little or no flavor profile. It is usually used for mixing in various cocktails due to its mild flavor and aroma.

Dark rum

Another rum that can be easily identified by its color is dark rum, usually made from caramelized molasses and aged in charred barrels for a fairly long period of time. It tends to be richer than light rum and sometimes has a smoky and spicy aroma. Typically this type of rum has historically been used for cooking and baking, but more recently, dark rum has been used in cocktails.

Golden rum

Sometimes referred to as "Amber" rum, it is lighter than dark rum, but stronger than light rum. Typically, this rum is aged in white oak barrels and is just as popular for use in cocktails.

Spicy Rum

Spiced rum is actually a golden rum with some spices. Most of the spiced rum available on the market contains a mixture of anise, pepper, cinnamon and rosemary, which gives the rum not only flavor, but also a special touch of strength.

Aged premium rum

Many people simply call them premium rum, although in my experience the word “premium” is a very relative term. Aged premium rum is a rum that is carefully matured and created for consumption as cocktails by discerning gourmets or simply without any additions. Personally, as a whiskey-loving person, I also drink rum, without additives, from a simple brandy glass. Below I will tell you which bottle rum is best to choose.

Strong rum

In its pure form, it is suitable only to get drunk to unconsciousness, or any aesthetic pleasure. The strength of this rum is higher than the standard 40% and sometimes exceeds 75%. The most famous of these rums is Bacardi 151. These rums are usually consumed in mixed drinks such as rum and cola, but are not used in cocktails.

Aromatic rum

Most often, light rum flavored with fruits or desserts. They are typically used for tropical or desert cocktails, although some like to drink them neat or over ice.

Aged premium rum

Personally, I don't have a huge collection of rum, but Tom Hudson in an interview with Rum Connoisseur admitted that she has a collection of over 100 bottles of aged rum. As a young man, Tom never showed any interest in rum until about 5 years ago he developed the conditions and rules for the classification of aged rums. Roma from different islands have different tastes and styles.

How to Drink Aged Rum?

Aged rum is drunk with a couple of ice cubes to make its aromas more pleasant and less harsh. Aged rum should never be used in mixed drinks or cocktails.

Why try Rum

Unlike Scottish brandy or wine, a highly professional bottle of delicious, aged 20-year-old rum starts at $ 40! Rum retail prices rarely exceed $ 200. Now compare those prices to a decent bottle of wine. A bottle of good Châteauneuf-du-Pape will cost much more than $ 40. A bottle of Scotch of the same size and age will cost at least $ 100. Of course, you should not compare these drinks, but aged good rum can provide an equally unique and rather complex flavoring experience ... So if you're on a tight budget, rum can be a great start to your collection of aesthetic drinks.

How to buy rum

The best option is to try the rum before buying it, but alas, this may not always be possible. Look for bars near you that have a more or less decent selection of rum.

Which rum to choose, tips from Tom Hudson

Top 5 rums available.

1. El dorado 12 Years from Guyana (notes of anise and smooth, long finish) - $ 24
2. Saint James Royal Ambre Rhum Agricole from Martinique (Rhum Agricole for a great inexpensive rum) - $ 22
3. Flor de Cana 4 from Nicaragua (exceptional value and the case when the price is much lower than the quality) - $ 16
4. Pampero ron anejo especial from Venezuela (a fairly strong rum, which is very typical for the rums of Latin America) - $ 17
5. Cruzan 9 Spicy Rum from Santa Cruz (Spicy rum that is nice to drink undiluted) - $ 13

5 of the best rums

1. Edwin charley virtue (The best stays on the island and is never exported from Jamaica; comes in an exquisite bottle) - from $ 140 for 700 ml
2. Havana Club Barrel Proof from Cuba (Very rare rum, which is difficult to find on the free market)
3. English Harbor 10 year old from Antigua (quite expensive rum and difficult to find) - price from $ 90
4. St. James Hors D'Age Rhum Agricole from Martinique (the best example of a case when rum has its own unique taste) - from $ 35
5. Plantation "Barbados Extra Old 20 from Barbados (cognac producer Claude Ferrand also produces exceptional rum) - from $ 40

Conclusion

Today, rum is increasingly seen as a drink for women. Therefore, I am skeptical about people who say that rum is not a man's drink, because I grew up on the novels of Raphael Sabbatini and Robert Stevenson, and in my opinion there is no masculinity more than a pirate or a sailor. The fact remains that there is a wide variety of rum and aged rum is quite affordable for the layman and is one of the most versatile drinks in the world. Even if you don't fully appreciate the rum, I recommend keeping a couple of bottles in your bar in case you want to surprise your guests.

1 Instead of an introduction

Rum began to gain popularity in the CIS countries from the beginning of the 2000s - with the appearance of this drink in stores. Most of our compatriots know what rum is. This product was popularized through pirate novels and stories (especially those written by R.L.Stevenson). In terms of strength, it does not differ from vodka - its strength ranges from 37 to 45 degrees. In the Caribbean, Latin America and the United States, they drank rum just like we do vodka - it was cheap and strong alcohol, which was available to most of the population.

In the modern world, rum has become one of the most popular products, which is added to cocktails or drunk neat. However, not everyone knows which rum is the best and how to choose a high-quality drink.

The alcoholic product rum has existed for a long time. Rum is now receiving many awards at international exhibitions for its taste (from different manufacturers), while there are many myths and invented stories about the creation of this drink. There are also enough invented names for it.It was often called "Pirate's Blood", "Nelson's Blood", "Death of the Devil", "Water from Barbados", etc.

Rum has been used for inspiration by writers such as Hemingway, Jacolliot and Sabbatini. There is a curious case when an uprising took place because of him - at the beginning of the 19th century in Australia, the governor W. Bly ordered no longer to pay farm laborers a fee in rum, but to pay in money. It went into history as a "rum rebellion". Therefore, some consider this drink to be one of the romantic ones, which adds to its popularity. Rum in the world is shrouded in the sea glory of the Caribbean Islands, which allowed it to take a high position among all alcohol.

Rum from the Caribbean

Rum was one of the most consumed drinks among sailors, writers, merchants, military men, etc. This always made it possible to maintain the prices for this drink at a sufficiently high level, which opened up wide opportunities for the manufacture of counterfeits, illegal distilleries and the smuggling of this drink (since taxes on alcohol in all countries of the world were quite high).

The popularization of the drink has led to the fact that today it is produced in many countries: the USA, Germany, Great Britain, Denmark, France, Australia, Russia, etc. This has led to the emergence of a large number of brands and tastes. But the undisputed leaders in the production of a good product are the countries of the Caribbean and Latin America. This is due to the fact that in most countries the technology for the production of this drink is not always observed, in some they replace components using non-original ones (for example, in Russia, beet sugar is used instead of cane sugar). However, it provides a wide variety of drinks on store shelves and markets. It should be noted that each manufacturer has its own recipe for preparing the drink, which makes it "special". Also, each manufacturer invents different stories about the creation of rum to actively promote their product on the market. Often these stories have nothing to do with the real story of the emergence of a particular drug.

To choose a good rum from everything on offer, you should know about alcohol or seek help. So there are people who understand alcoholic beverages, they are called kavists. They will help you choose a high-quality rum for every taste and for every wallet. However, not everyone can afford such an expensive consultation, which often exceeds the cost of several high-quality “elite” bottles. Therefore, many people choose to pick their own rum, often through trial and error.

Of course, this method is the most practical and allows you to choose exactly what a particular person likes, but you can understand how good the rum is by carefully studying its label. This eliminates the likelihood of acquiring counterfeit or "burned" alcohol. Below we will consider several ways of dividing a product by quality indicators.

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2 Qualitative indicators

The technology for the production of this drink includes the need for aging. The minimum aging period is 1 year. This is considered sufficient. If the rum does not have an aging (it is not indicated on the label), then most likely it is a low-quality drink (or a fake). Some varieties (primarily dark ones) have a maturation period of 3-4 years, some 5 years. Rum aged 7 years is considered elite. They can be conditionally divided into:

1. Rum aged 1 year. Any white rum should have this aging.
2. Dark rum and high-quality white rum have aged 3-5 years.
3. Excerpt for more than 7 years - elite and collection varieties.

Elite collectible rum

The next criterion that is looked at when buying a drink is its strength. It should be said in advance that choosing a drink by strength should be solely according to your preference. The fact is that different countries have different standards for this alcoholic product. So in the countries of Latin America (Nicaragua, Venezuela, Colombia, etc.) rum is considered a drink with a strength of 50 degrees. In the northern Caribbean islands, the strength of the drink should be at least 40 degrees, and in the southern Caribbean islands - 35-37 degrees.

The most important inscription on the label is “Rum Agricole”. This inscription indicates that the rum is made from natural ingredients using classical technology. Below are the types and requirements.

3 What kind of rum is there?

There is often debate about which rum is the best: light or dark? There is no definite answer to this question, since each drink has its own merits.

So rum with a little aging (it is called young) can only be light. It is aged in special barrels or vats. If rum is aged in metal containers, then it is considered not very high quality. The best aging place is a wooden (oak) barrel, in which certain types of wine were previously aged. The strength of the resulting drink will be 35-45 degrees. It has a mild taste with a mild taste of alcohol and additives. The color of the drink can range from clear to golden.

Rum aging in barrels

Rum aged for at least 3 years is considered old. The strength of this drink is 40-47 degrees. It has a delicate and refined taste. The color is usually golden to black. Aromatic drinks are used to blend various rums, they are widely used in the confectionery industry and have a strength of 25-35 degrees. The drink has a mild taste with many aromas.

Various flavored varieties of this alcohol. Usually, in the production of rum, fruits, spices, etc. are added. Tropical fruits and spices are mainly used.

Various options for cocktails. It can be both light drinks (up to 40 degrees) and strong (about 70 degrees). They are almost never drunk in their pure form. Each company has different variations of this drink. Some firms produce rum "light" for women, the strength of which often does not exceed 30 degrees. Below are a few popular brands of rum.

4 Manufacturing companies

Rum production is most widespread in the Caribbean - Cuba, Barbados, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, etc. The most famous brands include Bacardi, Captain Morgan (both from the Purto Rican Republic), Elexir de Cuba and Havana Club - classic Cuban rum, etc. It is possible to list manufacturers for a long time, because there are many of them.

Classic "Havana Club"

If there is no experience of using this drink, then it is recommended to start with the Bacardi company, whose products have a very refined taste and high quality.