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Hampden 1753 Incl. Box
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Hampden 1753 Incl. Box
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Hampden 1753 is a clear introduction to the distinctive world of Jamaican rum from Hampden Estate. Made from molasses, it is a pure Jamaican single rum shaped by long fermentation with wild yeasts and distillation in copper pot stills. That process gives the rum its classic ester profile and its unmistakably expressive personality.
It spends 3 years maturing tropically in ex-bourbon barrels and is bottled at 46%. That strength gives the rum enough structure to carry its aromatic style, while keeping it approachable as a first step into Hampden's flavour universe.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of bottle we like to introduce when someone wants to understand what makes Hampden Estate so recognisable: vivid tropical fruit, spice, a floral lift and a (…)Hampden 8 Years Incl. Box
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Hampden 8 Years Incl. Box
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Hampden 8 Years is a Jamaican rum from Hampden Estate, made from molasses and distilled in pot stills. It has a clearly defined personality: fruit and spice are the main threads, with a style that feels more expressive than softly sweet.
Eight years of ageing in bourbon barrels adds a measured wood influence, supporting the rum rather than taking it over. At 46% alcohol, it has enough strength to carry its character with confidence.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, Hampden 8 Years is the kind of rum we like to introduce to customers looking for a Jamaican bottle with real presence. The combination of pot still distillation, Jamaican origin and stated age gives it a direct, characterful appeal.
The flavour profile is led by fruit and spice, with the (…)Hampden Fresh White
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Hampden Fresh White
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Hampden Fresh White is a very direct take on Jamaican white rum, shaped by the heritage of Hampden Estate in Trelawny. The name has a real meaning here: at Hampden, Fresh historically referred to the raw distillate coming straight from the still.
Rather than presenting white rum as something neutral, this bottling keeps the Hampden personality clearly in view. It is a blend of different Hampden marks, produced through natural fermentations with wild yeasts and distilled at Hampden Estate, then bottled at 42%.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, we see it as a white rum with enough character to reinterpret classic cocktails, while still leaving room for more creative mixing. It brings a recognisably Jamaican voice to the glass without losing its practical cocktail (…)Clairin Communal
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Clairin Communal
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Clairin Communal from Velier presents Haitian sugar cane juice rum in a direct and expressive way. Its interest does not come from an age statement or a strong wood influence, but from the distillate itself: pot still produced, with fruit and spice clearly shaping the profile.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of bottle we see as a good introduction to a different side of rum, away from more familiar molasses-led styles. Clairin Communal keeps the focus on Haiti, sugar cane juice and a straightforward distillation character.
Bottled at 43%, it has enough strength to show its personality without feeling heavy. Light floral and vegetal touches add detail around the fruitier and spicier core, giving the rum a clearly recognisable identity.
Chamarel 2017 Habvel Incl. Box
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Chamarel 2017 Habvel Incl. Box
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Chamarel 2017 Habvel is a Mauritian rum made from sugar cane juice and bottled under the Velier name. It sits firmly in the more expressive side of rum, where the natural, green and aromatic qualities of cane take the lead rather than overt sweetness.
Distilled in 2017 on a pot still and bottled in 2026 at 9 years old, this is a single cask release with a Cognac finish. At 63%, it has the directness and concentration one would expect from a cask-strength bottling drawn from one individual cask.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of rum we place in front of customers who enjoy distinctive cask selections and want something with a clear identity. With the last bottles now available, it also carries the appeal of a limited release that captures one (…)Clairin Le Rocher 2022
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Clairin Le Rocher 2022
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Clairin Le Rocher 2022 is a Haitian rum with a very distinctive voice. It is made from sugar cane syrup that is brought to the boil, a method used here to preserve the characteristic aromas of the three cane varieties involved.
Its single pot still production and bottling in the Clairin style give it a fresh, vegetal and spicy profile, marked by smoky and roasted notes. Rather than leaning on oak influence, Le Rocher puts the distillate itself at the centre, with the raw aromatic side of the cane clearly in view.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, we see this as a rum for drinkers who enjoy expressive, unconventional spirits. At 50% alcohol, it has enough strength to carry its spice and smoke, while still keeping that lively freshness.
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Hampden 15y Incl. Box
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Hampden 15y is a Jamaican rum with a very clear sense of place: Trelawny, Jamaica, and the historic Hampden Estate distillery. Rum has been made there since the 18th century using traditional methods, and this release keeps the focus firmly on structure, intensity and distillery character.
The rum is the result of long fermentation and pot still distillation, both closely tied to the unmistakable Hampden style. It belongs to the LROK mark, with an ester level between 200 and 400 g/hlap, and it matured entirely in Jamaica's tropical climate in bourbon casks. Fifteen years of tropical ageing gives this bottling real presence without taking away from its expressive origins.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, Hampden 15y stands out for rum drinkers who appreciate a more (…)Hampden 2021 Sherry Single Cask For The Nectar
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Hampden 2021 Sherry Single Cask For The Nectar
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This Hampden Estate bottling shows Jamaican rum in a very direct form: a molasses-based pot still rum, distilled in 2021 and bottled in 2025 as a single cask LROK. Its maturation took place entirely in Jamaica at Hampden Estate, keeping the focus firmly on origin, distillation and the individual cask.
The ex-sherry cask from Bodegas Fundador adds another layer to Hampden's naturally intense Jamaican style. Just as important is the straightforward presentation: bottled at cask strength at 63%, with no added sugar and no colouring. It is a clear, unsoftened expression of one particular cask.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this sits among the rums we like to explain rather than simply place on a shelf. Selected exclusively by The Nectar and limited to 259 bottles, (…)Himmaleh White Habvel
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Himmaleh White Habvel
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Himmaleh White Habvel is an Indian rum made from sugar cane juice and released under the Velier name. Rather than building its identity around maturation or oak influence, it speaks more directly through its raw material and distillation style.
Pot still distillation and a bottling strength of 56% give this white rum a firm, upfront presence. Its profile is led by a pronounced vegetal side, with lighter fruity, floral and sweet touches around it. Wood and spice are not the main story here, so the character remains focused and direct.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of rum we would point out to customers looking beyond the familiar softer, oak-led styles. The single cask indication adds to that sense of a clearly defined selection: a specific (…)Isautier 2007 15y (Habitation Velier)
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Isautier 2007 15y (Habitation Velier)
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Isautier 2007 15y is a molasses rum from Réunion Island, bottled by Velier as part of the Habitation Velier range. Its appeal lies in a clear sense of origin and production: traditional column distillation, distilled in May 2007, followed by 15 years of ageing.
Bottled at cask strength, at 57% alcohol, it keeps a direct and undiluted presence in the glass. The profile points mainly toward fruit and spice, with lighter touches of wood, sweetness, floral notes and vegetal nuances in support.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of bottle we value for its focus and limited nature. With 991 bottles produced and only the last bottles remaining, it has a particularly defined place for rum drinkers who enjoy vintage releases with a clear maturation (…)Last Ward 2007 16y (Velier) Incl. Box
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Last Ward 2007 16y (Velier) Incl. Box
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Last Ward 2007 16y is a Barbados rum with a distinctly serious presence. Distilled in 2007, aged for sixteen years and bottled at cask strength, it comes across as a rum that keeps close to the strength and concentration of the cask, rather than being softened into an easy-going style.
The pot still distillation and maturation in a bourbon barrel give the release its firm structure, with wood playing a clear role in the overall profile. This is molasses rum with maturity and weight at the centre of the story.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, Last Ward 2007 16y sits naturally among the more distinctive rum bottlings: limited in availability, marked as a collector's item, and now down to the last bottles. It is the kind of release that speaks most clearly to drinkers (…)Long Pond 2005 Cambridge (Velier) Incl. Box
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Long Pond 2005 Cambridge (Velier) Incl. Box
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Long Pond 2005 Cambridge is a Jamaican molasses rum bottled by Velier and drawn from the Simon Thomson Cambridge Estate category, known here as STCE. Its ester level of 550 to 700 grams per hectolitre of pure alcohol gives the rum a highly defined identity, with the expressive side of Long Pond very much at the centre.
Distilled in 2005 on a pot still, it spent 18 years maturing entirely in a tropical climate in bourbon barrels. That long maturation has not softened away its original force; instead, the early empyreumatic and medicinal elements have evolved into a broader aromatic register with exotic fruit, vanilla, powdery nuances and a retronasal touch of cacao.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, we see this as the kind of rum that deserves time in the glass. (…)Mother Messcia Pure Rum (Velier) Incl. Box
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Mother Messcia Pure Rum (Velier) Incl. Box
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Mother Messcia Pure Rum is a white rum with a very particular background. It connects Haiti and Monaco through a project associated with Prince Albert II of Monaco and Luca Gargano, taking inspiration from the 17th-century Monegasque tradition of mesccia while drawing its raw character from the terroir of Saint-Michel-de-l'Attalaye.
It starts with Cristalline sugarcane grown in Haiti by Michel Sajous. The juice undergoes a long fermentation with native yeasts, followed by a first wood-fired distillation. The distillate then travels to Monaco for a second distillation in a Khote still, adding refinement to its sugarcane-driven profile.
In the rum selection at Drankenshop Broekmans, this bottle stands out for the way it brings together agricultural freshness (…)Providence 3y (La Maison & Velier)
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Providence 3y (La Maison & Velier)
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Providence 3y is a Haitian rum made from sugar cane juice, pot still distilled and bottled at 52%. At cask strength, it has a firm, direct presence, with the focus remaining on a young rum style rather than on heavy or prolonged wood influence.
The detail that gives this release its particular angle is the Caroni Finish alongside its three years of maturation. It is a rum with a clear point of view: Haitian origin, pot still production and a finishing choice that sets it apart from more standard young rum bottlings.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, bottles like this are selected because they give rum drinkers something specific to explore. With only the last bottles remaining, Providence 3y is especially worth noting for anyone interested in cask strength rum with a (…)Renegade 2020 3y (Habitation Velier) Incl. Box
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Renegade 2020 3y (Habitation Velier) Incl. Box
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Renegade 2020 3y is built around Grenadian sugar cane rather than a broad, anonymous rum style. It is distilled from pure cane juice made with Lacalome Rouge and Jaune Lady cane varieties, giving the raw material a real voice in the glass. That makes the rum feel closely tied to its origin, with the cane itself forming the heart of the expression.
Distilled in pot still style and matured for 3 years in French and American oak casks, it combines youthful drive with cask-derived structure. At 55% alcohol, bottled at cask strength, the rum keeps a direct and concentrated character rather than being softened into something overly polished.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the sort of Velier bottling we would place in front of someone interested in distinctive (…)
Frequently asked questions
Answers to most frequently asked questions about rum
What is rum?
Rum is a liquor made from sugar cane. It can be made via molasses (the syrupy by-product of sugar production) or via fresh sugarcane juice. After fermentation and distillation, you have the base, which is then often aged in wooden barrels. As simple as it sounds, the result is versatile: from light and fresh to deep and complex.
Europe has imposed rules and distinguishes between "rum" and "spirit drink". A drink can only be called rum if it:
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is made from sugar cane products
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is fermented and distilled
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has a maximum alcohol content of 96% at distillation
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contains at least 37.5% alcohol at bottling
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contains no flavourings or large quantities of sugar
If producers do use extra flavourings, lots of sugar or other additives, it legally becomes "spirit drink" or "spirituose" instead of rum.
What is the difference between rum and spirit drink?
In Europe, this difference has come about mainly because of stricter and clearer rules around protected drink categories. "Rum" is not a non-committal marketing term in the EU, but a legally defined category. If a product does not exactly meet that definition, it can no longer officially be called rum and must be sold as a "spirit drink", for example.
The main rules are in the European geographical indications and spirit legislation, now under Regulation (EU) 2019/787.
The heart of the problem usually lies in one of these points:
- Added flavourings
Real rum may not simply be flavoured with, say, vanilla, chocolate or other distinct flavourings if it is still to be called "rum". Once the additives fall outside the permissible limits, it legally becomes a "spirit drink". - Added sugar or sweeteners
There are limits on how much sugar or sweetening can be added without losing the "rum" category. Some producers used to add relatively large amounts of sugar to make the drink softer or fuller. Stricter controls required those products to be relabelled. - Alcohol from other raw materials
Rum must come from sugar cane products such as molasses or sugar cane juice. If neutral alcohol of other origin is added (e.g. grain alcohol), the product falls outside the definition. - Production method or strength
Minimum alcohol percentages and production methods are also set by law.
Especially in recent years, enforcement has become stricter. As a result, you see that some brands that were sold as rum for years suddenly got "spirit drink", "spiced spirit drink" or "rum-based spirit drink" on the label.
A well-known example are certain "spiced rums". Many consumers still call them rum, but legally some of them cannot be called rum in Europe because they are too strongly flavoured or sweetened.
That does not necessarily mean the quality is worse - just that the product no longer fits within the strict EU definition of rum. Some enthusiasts actually find these stricter rules positive, as it makes it clearer what is pure rum and what is a flavoured variety.
Which rum is tasty?
The question "which rum is good?" seems simple, but the answer depends entirely on personal taste. Instead of immediately reaching for specific bottles, it makes more sense to first consider what you would like to drink. Do you like soft, sweet flavours like vanilla, caramel and honey, or do you rather prefer fresh and light notes like citrus and coconut? Maybe you just go for something more powerful with wood, spices and cocoa, or even a more pronounced, funky style with ripe fruit and an almost wild intensity. After all, rum is one of the most diverse spirits, and "tasty" means something different to everyone.
In addition, the moment also plays a role. A light, fresh rum comes into its own in cocktails and on hot days, while a richer, fuller rum is better suited to drinking on its own or as a digestif. There are also styles that sit somewhere in between: accessible enough for mixed drinks, but with enough character to appreciate solo as well.
By approaching the question in this way, you will not only discover what you yourself find a tasty rum, but you will also eventually begin to better understand why that rum suits you.
What types of rum are there?
The best-known subdivisions are white, gold and dark. White rum is bright, fresh and perfect for cocktails like mojito or daiquiri. Golden rum has a bit more body thanks to a short maturation. Dark rum matures longer and develops rich, spicy notes that you can safely drink pure. And then there is spiced rum, where spices like vanilla or cinnamon give it an extra sweet twist.
Broadly speaking, you can distinguish the following styles:
- White rum: clear and light in flavour
- Gold rum: golden, richer flavour than white rum with notes of caramel and vanilla
- Dark rum: dark, deep in colour, with rich and complex flavours such as molasses, chocolate and spices
- Spiced rum: flavoured with spices such as cinnamon, cloves and vanilla
- Overproof rum: high alcohol content, often above 50%
- Flavored rum: Added flavours such as coconut, pineapple or mango
What is English-style rum?
This rum is known for its full, rich and complex flavours. The English-style rum often has notes of molasses, caramel, fruit and spices.
This style rum is made from molasses and is often distilled in pot stills, resulting in a robust flavour profile. According to American Chemical Society, rums from pot stills contain more esters and higher alcohols, which contribute to the complex flavour.
Countries where the specific style of rum is traditionally produced include Jamaica, Barbados, Guyana and Trinidad. Well-known brands of English-style rums include Appleton Estate, Mount Gay and El Dorado.
What is Spanish-style rum?
Spanish-style rum ("Ron") is lighter and sweeter, with a smooth and refined taste. These rums often have notes of vanilla, caramel and tropical fruit.
It is made from molasses and often distilled in column stills, resulting in a lighter, purer rum. Column stills allow for more efficient distillation, giving the rum a more consistent character. Furthermore, these rums are often aged in a so-called Solera system.
Countries where the specific style of rum is traditionally produced: Cuba, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and Venezuela, brands like Bacardi, Ron Zacapa and Havana Club probably sound familiar.
What is Rhum Agricole (French style)?
French-style rum has an earthy, grassy and sometimes floral flavour. It is often complex and can range from light and fresh to rich and spicy. It is a real "love it or hate it" type of rum: some swear by it and others revile it.
This rum is made from freshly squeezed sugarcane juice and usually distilled in pot stills. Production often follows strict standards, such as the AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) in Martinique, ensuring consistent and high-quality production.
Countries where this particular style of rum is traditionally produced: Martinique, Guadeloupe and Haiti. Well-known brands include Rhum Clément, Rhum JM and Barbancourt.
What do VS, VSOP and XO mean?
Unlike with cognac, these designations are not regulated within rum. These designations in rums therefore often say more about quality or style, but do not necessarily refer to an explicit (minimum) age of the spirit in the bottle.
How strong is rum?
Most rums are around 37.5% to 40% alcohol. But beware: there are also so-called overproof rums that easily exceed 60%. These will immediately spice up your cocktail - or provide a solid punch when drunk straight.
What is the difference between rum, cachaça and rhum agricole?
It's all in the base. Rum is usually made from molasses, while cachaça (from Brazil) and rhum agricole (from the French Caribbean) always come from fresh sugarcane juice. The result? Agricole and cachaça often have a somewhat grassy, spicy touch, while rum tends to be rounder and softer.
What rum do you use for cocktails?
For fresh mixed drinks such as a mojito or daiquiri, it is best to choose a light white rum. Tiki cocktails or a Dark 'n Stormy, on the other hand, get more depth from a dark or spicy rum. In short: your choice of rum makes all the difference in your glass.
Which rums can you drink pure?
Aged rums from Barbados, Jamaica or the Dominican Republic, for example, are often smooth, complex and ideal to enjoy pure. They can easily compete with a good whisky or cognac in terms of depth.
How does rum taste compared to whisky or brandy?
Rum tends to be sweeter and rounder thanks to the sugar cane. Whisky can be malty, spicy or smoky, while brandy is more likely to have fruity, wine-like notes. A matter of taste, but rum often has a more tropical character.
What is the maturation process for rum?
Rum usually matures in ex-bourbon barrels. Due to the warm climate in the Caribbean, this is faster than for whisky in Scotland. As a result, an 8-year-old rum can already taste surprisingly intense.
What is the difference between pot still rum and column still rum?
- Pot still-rum is rich, powerful and complex because it is distilled in smaller batches.
- Column still-rum is lighter and cleaner, ideal for blending.
Many brands combine both styles to get a balanced profile.
What does "solera" or "solera system rum" mean on a rum bottle?
Solera System rum refers to a maturation method where young and old rums flow together. In a Solera System, barrels of different ages are stacked on top of each other, with the oldest rum sitting at the bottom. Bottles are filled from these lower barrels, and then the barrel is replenished with rum from the row above, and so on. The result is a blend of quite a few different ages that results in a flavourful, complex final product that is still consistent in quality, style and recognisability. Because the oldest barrels at the bottom are always diluted with younger rums, the final product in a properly functioning Solera system, after decades of production, basically still contains traces of the very first, oldest rum the process ever started with.
The year number on the bottle then often refers to the oldest rum in the blend, not the average age.
Is rum always made from sugar cane?
Yes, that is a must. Whether it is molasses or sugarcane juice, rum must always come from sugarcane. Other sugars (beet, palm, etc.) are officially outside the definition.
The base for a rum can usually be reduced to one of the following groups:
- Molasses (molasses, syrup): Molasses is fermented and distilled, after which the rum can be aged in barrels. Molasses is a by-product of sugar production and contains many sugars that are converted into alcohol and complex flavourings during fermentation.
- Suger Cane Juice : This rum is known for its natural, unadulterated taste of sugar cane. In this rum, the juice is directly fermented and then distilled.
- Spiced rum: Base rum to which spices and sometimes additional flavours are added during or after the distillation process.
- Sugar Cane Syrup: Sugar cane syrup is fermented and distilled. The use of sugar cane syrup gives the rum a more concentrated and pure sugar cane flavour.
- Sugar Cane Honey: This substance, also known as "miel de caña" in Spanish, is a thick, syrupy liquid obtained by boiling the juice of sugar cane until it thickens, but before it crystallises into sugar. This method is less common and results in a rum with a unique, rich flavour.
- Arranged rum: Base rum is mixed with various flavourings and left to macerate for some time. This gives the rum a distinct and often sweet profile.
What is molasses?
Molasses is a syrupy by-product of sugar refining. It is created when sugar cane or sugar beet is processed to produce sugar.
What is the difference between white and dark rum?
The difference between white and dark rums is mainly in the production methods and ageing times, resulting in different flavours, colours and uses. White rum is clear and translucent, has a mild and light flavour with subtle notes, and is often aged for a shorter time than dark rum, usually in stainless steel tanks or neutral barrels to preserve its colour. This rum type is popular in cocktails such as mojitos and daiquiris, where a subtle rum flavour is desired without affecting the colour of the drink.
Dark rum, on the other hand, is dark brown to almost black in colour, with a rich and full-bodied flavour that contains complex notes of caramel, vanilla and sometimes spices. This rum is aged longer in oak barrels, which contributes to its dark colour and rich flavour. Sometimes caramel is also added for extra colour and flavour. Dark rum is often used in cocktails where a stronger rum flavour is desired, such as in a rum old fashioned, or drunk pure as a sipping rum.
What is the history of rum?
Rum was first produced in the Caribbean in the 17th century, with the first documented production in Barbados around 1650. Production quickly spread to North America, especially to the colonies in New England, where rum became an important trade product.
Rum played a crucial role in the transatlantic slave trade, also known as the Triangular Trade. Slaves from Africa were brought to the Caribbean to work on sugar cane plantations, while sugar and rum were shipped to Europe and North America. Locals and workers often had access to the rum produced locally, making it a popular drink among the lower social classes. This gave rum a negative connotation and it was seen as the drink for the poor. Today, this image has completely changed is rum is a versatile and popular drink.
Why is rum so strongly associated with pirates?
In the 17th and 18th centuries, rum was the means of payment and exchange in the Caribbean. Sailors often received a ration of rum as part of their wages. No wonder pirates and rum have been inextricably linked ever since.
Where can I buy rum?
Basic rums like a brown Havana Club can be found in any shop or supermarket these days, but there is so much more! With over 1,000 rums in our range, Drankenshop Broekmans is the right place for all your rum needs, no matter what colour, flavour, profile, brand, country or price range you are looking for.
