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Bonpland Caroni 21y 50cl
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Bonpland Caroni 21y 50cl
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Bonpland Caroni 21y 50cl is a Trinidad rum with a very defined identity. It is a molasses-based rum, aged for 21 years and drawn from a single cask, so the focus is not on a broad house style but on one particular cask and its own development over time.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, bottles like this are appreciated because they bring a more specific story to the rum shelf. The traditional column style, the long maturation and the wine finish all point towards a rum with structure rather than easy sweetness, with wood, spice and vegetal tones taking a more prominent role.
Bottled at 50%, it has the strength to carry that profile with confidence. The single cask nature and the indication that these are the last bottles add to the sense of a limited release: a rum (…)Bonpland Enmore 28y 50cl
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Bonpland Enmore 28y 50cl
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Bonpland Enmore 28y is a Guyanese rum with a quietly impressive story behind it. Distilled in 1988 and bottled in 2016, it carries 28 years of maturation, and it comes from a single cask with a total outturn of just 340 bottles.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of rum we would present as a singular cask release rather than a standard expression. Its molasses base, pot still distillation and wine finish point towards a style where maturity, cask influence, spice and fruit all play a meaningful role, while sweetness remains more restrained.
Bottled at 50%, it has the strength to show its mature character clearly in the glass. With only the last bottles remaining, this Bonpland release feels especially suited to drinkers who enjoy aged rum with (…)Bonpland Fiji 12y 50cl
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Bonpland Fiji 12y 50cl
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Bonpland Fiji 12y is a molasses-based rum from Fiji with a very defined identity. It was pot still distilled, drawn from a single cask and bottled as a small release rather than as a broad, recurring blend. That immediately gives it a more focused character.
Distilled in 2004 and bottled in 2016, it spent 12 years maturing before receiving a wine finish. Only 488 bottles were filled, and with the last bottles now remaining, it has the feel of a rum captured at a specific point in time. At Drankenshop Broekmans, releases like this are appreciated for the way they show one cask, one origin and one maturation path without unnecessary noise.
The profile points towards fruit and spice as the most expressive elements, supported more quietly by wood, gentle (…)Bonpland Nicaragua 18y 50cl
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Bonpland Nicaragua 18y 50cl
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Bonpland Nicaragua 18y is a rum with a very clear identity: a molasses-based Nicaraguan rum, traditionally column distilled, aged for eighteen years and bottled from a single cask. Distilled in 1998 and bottled in 2016, it presents a specific point in time rather than a broad house blend.
The wine finish adds an extra layer to the maturation story. The profile is led by wood and spice, while lighter fruity, floral and sweet touches keep the rum from feeling one-dimensional.
With only 437 bottles released, this is a limited bottling rather than a regular-volume expression. At Drankenshop Broekmans, we value releases like this because they allow rum drinkers to explore a precise origin, cask and age in one bottle. The last-bottles indication also tells you that (…)Bonpland Rouge VSOP 50cl
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Bonpland Rouge VSOP 50cl
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Bonpland Rouge VSOP 50cl is a molasses-based rum bottled at 40%, shaped by more than one distillation style. The use of pot still and column distillation suggests a rum built from different components, bringing together weight and a cleaner, more measured structure.
Its wine finish is the detail that sets the tone. There is no age statement given, but the finishing choice gives this Bonpland a clear identity within the bottle. At Drankenshop Broekmans, we see it as a rum for customers looking beyond the most familiar sweet styles: spice sits at the centre, with lighter touches of fruit, sweetness, wood and floral character around it.
The 50 cl size makes it a pleasant bottle for exploration rather than a large commitment. With only the last bottles remaining, (…)Bonpland Rum Forte Overproof
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Bonpland Rum Forte Overproof
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Bonpland Rum Forte Overproof is a Jamaican molasses rum built around strength and presence. At 55% ABV and bottled at cask strength, it carries the overproof idea with confidence: a rum that keeps its intensity rather than softening everything down.
The combination of pot still and column distillation gives this bottling an interesting foundation, bringing together different approaches within one Jamaican rum. A wine finish adds an extra maturation element, while the available profile suggests that wood is not the dominant feature here. With no age statement, the focus stays firmly on style, structure and impact.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of rum we place in front of customers looking for something with more drive than a standard-strength (…)Bonpland Sancti Spiritus 19y 50cl
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Bonpland Sancti Spiritus 19y 50cl
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Bonpland Sancti Spiritus 19y is a Cuban molasses rum built around age, origin and small-scale bottling rather than broad commercial uniformity. Distilled in 1999 and bottled in 2018, it carries nineteen years of maturation in a 50 cl bottle.
The appeal here lies in its defined release character. This is a single cask rum with a Wine Finish, bottled at 45%, with a total outturn of 441 bottles. At Drankenshop Broekmans, bottles like this are often the ones that invite a closer look: not because they need loud claims, but because the details already tell a focused story.
Traditional column distillation gives it its Cuban foundation, while the maturation and finishing add structure around a clearly fruit-led profile. Wood, spice and sweetness are present in a (…)Bonpland St Lucia 14y 50cl
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Bonpland St Lucia 14y 50cl
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Bonpland St Lucia 14y is a molasses rum from St. Lucia, distilled in 2002 and bottled in 2016 after fourteen years of ageing. It is made in a traditional column style and given a wine finish, bringing the focus clearly onto maturation and cask selection.
The appeal here lies in the precision of the release. This is a single cask bottling, with 705 bottles drawn from that one cask. At Drankenshop Broekmans, we see this as the kind of rum that speaks to drinkers who enjoy knowing exactly what they are tasting: origin, age, distillation style and cask influence all clearly defined.
The available flavour profile points mainly towards wood and spice, with lighter fruit, sweetness, floral and vegetal touches in support. Rather than presenting itself as a simply (…)Bonpland Uitvlugt 23y 50cl (1)
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Bonpland Uitvlugt 23y 50cl (1)
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Bonpland Uitvlugt 23y is a molasses-based rum from Guyana, and its age immediately gives it a more contemplative place on the shelf. Twenty-three years of maturation bring a sense of maturity, while the 50% strength keeps the bottling firm and purposeful.
Its appeal lies in the combination of Guyanese origin, single cask selection and a wine finish. At Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of rum we would introduce to someone who enjoys discovering a specific cask rather than a broad, standardised expression.
The production details mention both pot still and column distillation, placing it at the meeting point of two distilling approaches. With only the last bottles remaining, Bonpland Uitvlugt 23y feels like a focused opportunity to taste an aged Guyanese (…)Bonpland Uitvlugt 23y 50cl (2)
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Bonpland Uitvlugt 23y 50cl (2)
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Bonpland Uitvlugt 23y is a Guyanese molasses rum, distilled in 1993 and bottled in 2016. Its 23 years of age are central to its identity: this is a mature rum shaped by time, with a wine finish adding another layer to the single cask character.
The scale of the release makes it especially noteworthy. Only 356 bottles came from this individual cask, and these are now the last bottles. At Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of rum we like to place in front of someone looking beyond standard releases: clearly defined, limited, and with enough detail to tell a real story in the glass.
The pot still style and flavour profile point towards wood, spice, fruit and a more vegetal side, rather than a rum driven by pronounced sweetness. Bottled at 45%, it keeps a (…)Bonpland Worthy Park 11y 50cl
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Bonpland Worthy Park 11y 50cl
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Bonpland Worthy Park 11y is a Jamaican molasses rum with a more focused, small-batch feel than a broad house style. Distilled in a pot still and bottled from a single cask, it speaks to drinkers who like their rum with a clear origin and a defined maturation story.
The rum was distilled in 2007 and bottled in 2018, with a Wine Finish adding an extra layer to the cask influence. Only 315 bottles were produced, and with the last bottles now remaining, this release has the feel of a specific cask selection rather than a regular ongoing expression.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, bottlings like this are valued because they make the details meaningful: Jamaica, Worthy Park, pot still distillation, single cask selection and a limited outturn all point in the same (…)Mhoba Select R French Cask
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Mhoba Select R French Cask
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Mhoba Select R French Cask is a South African rum with a bold, unpolished sense of identity. Made from sugar cane juice and distilled in a pot still, it stays close to its raw material rather than moving toward a softer, heavily rounded molasses style.
The French cask reference and wine finish add a distinctive maturation angle, while the flavour profile suggests that wood remains a supporting element rather than the whole story. Bottled at cask strength at 65%, this is a rum presented with its power intact.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, we see this Mhoba as a compact but expressive release for drinkers who enjoy rum with origin, structure and intensity. With 1200 bottles produced and only the last bottles remaining, it has the feel of a focused small release (…)Port Mourant 10y Wc (Elizabeth Yard With Finishes)
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Port Mourant 10y Wc (Elizabeth Yard With Finishes)
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Elizabeth Yard Port Mourant 10 Year Old is a Guyanese molasses rum bottled by Elizabeth Yard as part of the With Finishes range. Rather than presenting a broad house style, this is a single cask release, finished in red wine casks and bottled as a very small parcel.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, the appeal of this bottle lies in that combination of origin, strength and scale. It comes from Guyana, was distilled in a wooden vat still, and is bottled at cask strength at 49.6%. The red wine finish adds the finishing chapter to the maturation, while the available tasting notes keep the focus on sweetness, spice and fruit rather than overt wine-driven flavour.
Only 106 bottles were filled, and with the last bottles now in circulation, this is very much a rum for (…)Port Mourant 2011 10y (Elizabeth Yard With Finishes)
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Port Mourant 2011 10y (Elizabeth Yard With Finishes)
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Port Mourant 2011 10y by Elizabeth Yard is a molasses rum from Guyana with a very specific sense of place and scale. Distilled in 2011 and bottled in 2022, it is a 10-year-old single cask release rather than a broad, ongoing expression.
The details matter here because they all point in the same direction: pot still distillation, a wine finish and bottling at cask strength. At 53.53% ABV, the rum keeps close to the strength and personality of the individual cask, instead of being shaped into a softer standard bottling.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, Elizabeth Yard releases like this are selected for customers who enjoy small-batch rum with a clear cask identity. Only 100 bottles were drawn from this cask, and with the last bottles now in focus, it is very much a (…)Rhum Ardent Bio 50cl
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Rhum Ardent Bio 50cl
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Rhum Ardent Bio 50cl is a Belgian rum with a clear connection to sugar cane juice, giving it a different angle from heavier rum styles. Its profile is led by fruit, with gentler floral, spicy, woody and lightly sweet elements supporting the whole.
The traditional column distillation and wine finish help frame its character without turning the focus toward an age statement. At 40% and in a 50 cl bottle, it presents itself as a rum built around clarity of style rather than weight.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this Ardent Bio stands out as a Belgian rum for customers who enjoy discovering a less obvious side of the category. With only the last bottles remaining, it is a release worth paying attention to if this style speaks to you.
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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.
