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Rum | Local Spirit From Caribbean | TasteAtlas
Rum | Local Spirit From Caribbean | TasteAtlas
Rum | Local Spirit From Caribbean | TasteAtlas
Rum | Local Spirit From Caribbean | TasteAtlas
Rum | Local Spirit From Caribbean | TasteAtlas
Rum | Local Spirit From Caribbean | TasteAtlas

Rum

Rum is an alcoholic beverage distilled from fermented sugarcane juice, molasses, syrup, or any other sugarcane by-products, although most of what we know as rum is made from molasses. Nowadays, most rum comes from the Caribbean, and the region is often dubbed as its spiritual home.


Caribbean rums can significantly differ in character, mostly due to different practices adopted through history, which influenced distillation, blending, and aging techniques. Most islands have their signature styles, such as dark and complex Jamaican rum or clean, white rums from Puerto Rico.


The lack of official designation contributes to a large number of rum styles. Typically, most rums are aged—even white rum that is often charcoal-filtered—though age statements also significantly differ depending on the region. It is generally considered that aging improves the quality of the rum.  Read more

Due to a large number of varieties, the classification of rum is not uniformed or clear-cut, but the most common and the fundamental division distinguishes white, gold, and dark rum. Light rums are typically used in cocktails, while dark and golden rum varieties are better consumed on the rocks or neat.


There are also other varieties of rum, such as spiced rums, premium rums, and flavored rums. Rum can also be differentiated based on the style, such as English, French, or Spanish. When choosing a type of rum, more attention should be paid to the label than the color—because some, usually low-quality varieties, can be artificially colored or blended with other spirits. 

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Cocktail

Krambambula

Krambambula is a Belarusian cocktail made with a combination of red wine and different types of liquor such as rum, vodka, or gin. The drink has also been declared ... Read more

Cocktail

Rum Punch

Rum Punch is a classic Caribbean cocktail made with rum, fruit juice, sugar syrup, and water. To prepare it, all you need to do is remember this Caribbean saying:... Read more

Cocktail

Hot Buttered Rum

Hot Buttered Rum is a warm mixed drink made with a combination of rum, butter, sweeteners, either hot water or cider, and a selection of warming spices such as ... Read more

Cocktail

Tom and Jerry

Tom and Jerry is a classic American holiday cocktail that is traditionally consumed during the festive Christmas season. It is made with a combination of egg ... Read more

Best Rum

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Depaz

Depaz VSOP

Saint-Pierre, France

4.8

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Depaz Reserve Speciale VSOP is a premium aged rum crafted in Martinique, made from fresh sugarcane juice grown on the fertile volcanic soil of Mount Pelée. This VSOP (Very Superior Old Pale) rum is aged for at least four years in small oak barrels, w... READ MORE
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Plantation Rum

Plantation Isle of Fiji

Ars, France

4.8

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Plantation Isle of Fiji rum is an intense rum with a unique flavour profile. Drinkers can expect notes of funky molasses, polished oak, gooseberry, nutmeg, apples, bananas, coconut, ginger, fudge, prunes in brandy, Cognac dried fruits, vanilla, hot o... READ MORE
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Revival Rum

Pure Cane Spirit

Brampton Ash, England

4.8

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Revival Rum Pure Cane Spirit is an unaged, crystal-clear rum crafted in the United Kingdom. Distilled in a traditional copper double retort still, it utilizes a blend of high-grade cane molasses and Demerara sugar, resulting in a flavorful and light ... READ MORE
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Eminente

Gran Reserva Edition N°1

Paris, France

4.8

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Eminente Gran Reserva Edition N°1 is a distinguished Cuban rum crafted by blending 80% aguardiente—a Cuban molasses eau-de-vie—with light rum, each aged for a minimum of 10 years. This meticulous aging process imparts a rich, fruity profile complemen... READ MORE
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Cotton & Reed

White Rum

Washington, D.C., United States of America

4.8

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Cotton & Reed White Rum is crafted in Washington, D.C., using a blend of sustainable amber cane syrup and blackstrap molasses, fermented with unique yeast strains and double-distilled for a richly aromatic profile. With notes of fresh grass, tropical... READ MORE

Tuzemák

2.6
Czech Republic

Whisky

3.7
Scotland

Guaro

3.1
Costa Rica

Cachaça

3.6
Brazil

Tsipouro

4.0
Greece

Orujo

3.2
Spain

Baijiu

2.7
China

Carbet

n/a
Caribbean

Piña Colada

4.0
Puerto Rico

Daiquiri

4.2
Santiago de Cuba Province, Cuba

Cuba Libre

4.1
Havana, Cuba

Trinitario

n/a
Trinidad and Tobago

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