Rum
Updated: Jan 16, 2020
COLOR:Clear, light amber, Dark amber
REGION:Rum can legally be distilled anywhere in the world, but it’s most commonly associated with places like Trinidad, Jamaica, Cuba, Guyana, Barbados, Mexico, etc.,
ABV:40% ABV minimum,Aging: Many, but not all, rums are aged
POPULAR COCKTAILS:Piña Colada, Daiquiri, Planter’s Punch, Dark ‘N Stormy, Mai Tai, Cuba Libre
White Rum: As per name, clear, lighter bodied, though often aged very briefly and filtered
Gold Rum: Slightly more complex than white rums due to aging in oak barrels, still good for cocktails as they’re not yet extremely complex
Dark Rum: Aged for longer periods of time, with darker, fuller flavor profiles, good for sipping solo
