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Rum is a sweet, tropical liquor made from sugarcane and its byproducts, such as molasses or syrup. It originated in the Caribbean in the 17th century and is typically aged in barrels or vessels, affecting its flavor. Clear rums may be aged in stainless steel barrels, while darker rums may be aged in oak barrels or casks. The aging process for Rum is often faster in tropical climates due to the heat and humidity, and about 10% of the batch is lost to evaporation during the aging process, a phenomenon known as the "angel's share." 

Rum Alcohol Percentage

Rum must have at least 40% alcohol by volume, or 80 proof.

What Is Rum Made From?

Rum is made from sugarcane or molasses, giving it its sweet flavor. Depending on the area the Rum is made from, some distilleries prefer to use molasses, while others prefer sugarcane juice. Like whisky, its flavor is enhanced by the cask or barrel it ages in.

Types Of Rum

White Rum is, you guessed it, a clear rum compared to the other types. Since it's light in color, it's also light in flavor and body, making it the perfect base for your favorite cocktails like Mojito, Daiquiri, and Cuba Libre.

Try from Boozy: Bacardi Superior

Gold Rum is Rum that's been aged in the casks for longer, and we have that to thank for its color. With a bit of a richer body and more robust flavor than white Rum, it can also be used in cocktails that you want to be flavored and stronger. Gold rum is technically a Dark Rum, but dark rums have the nuance of being aged for longer. It's typical to add flavoring or even coloring.

Popular brands of gold Rum: Bacardi Gold

Popular brands of dark Rum: Kraken Black Spiced Rum, Cruzan Dark Rum

Flavored and Spiced Rum similar to gin, aromatics, spices, and botanicals may be added to change and enhance the flavor of the Rum. It works great with ginger beer or ginger ale as a mixer! It tastes like an instant vacation.

Popular brands: Captain Morgan, Sailor Jerry, Don Papa Masskara

Overproof Rum refers to Rum with higher alcohol content. Ever been to a party and gotten drunk after one Rum Coke with Bacardi 151? That's why! There are more rum brands with 151 in the name, as it's the common alcohol proof – yup, it's 151 proof. That's 75.5% alcohol by volume (A.B.V.)! This type of Rum is more celebrated in its native Caribbean countries, where it's often mixed with tropical fruit juices and even used in cooking.

Try from Boozy: Bacardi 151

How To Drink Rum

Rum is typically used in cocktails, and some popular ones are Daiquiri, Mai Tai, Long Island Iced tea, Mojito, Cuba Libre, or simply a Rum Coke. Like whiskey, it can also be sipped and enjoyed neat or on ice. 

Try sipping rums on Boozy: Diplomatico Rum Mantuano, Diplomatico Rum Reserva Exclusiva.