Seychelles rum
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Takamaka Extra Noir
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Takamaka Extra Noir
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Takamaka Extra Noir is a molasses-based rum from the Seychelles, bottled at 43%. What makes it interesting is the combination of pot still and column distillation, giving the rum a style that sits between structure and approachability rather than leaning on one single dominant feature.
Bourbon cask influence adds a matured, woody dimension, while the overall profile remains relatively layered: gentle sweetness, a touch of fruit, mild spice, a light floral note and restrained wood. At Drankenshop Broekmans, we see this as a good introduction to rum from a less everyday origin, especially for drinkers who appreciate a clear rum character without an overly heavy profile.
The flavour profile is measured rather than heavy, bringing together light sweetness, a (…)Takamaka Zepis Kreol + 2 Glasses
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Takamaka Zepis Kreol + 2 Glasses
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In stockTakamaka Zepis Kreol shows a distinctly aromatic side of rum from the Seychelles. It is built on molasses rum, made in a traditional column style, then macerated with locally grown herbs from the Seychelles. That maceration gives the rum its most recognisable identity: fragrant, spice-led and still carrying a clear fruity side.
After maceration, the rum spends 60 days in ex-bourbon casks. That short maturation adds a light touch of wood without pulling attention away from the spices. Bottled at 43%, it has enough strength to keep that aromatic character vivid in the glass.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this giftpack stands out as a rum with a clear sense of place and flavour. The two included glasses make it easy to share, and with the last bottles now in stock, (…)Takamaka 2018 3y (Habitation Velier)
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Takamaka 2018 3y (Habitation Velier)
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Takamaka 2018 3y Hab brings a Seychelles sugar cane juice rum into the Habitation Velier range with a clear sense of origin. Distilled in a pot still, it points toward a more direct and expressive style, keeping the raw material close to the centre of the experience.
The 2018 reference and 3-year age statement place it among younger, forceful rums with a defined personality. French Oak maturation adds a measured wood influence, while the stated flavour profile gives more weight to spice and fruit, supported by lighter floral, sweet and vegetal touches.
At 60.8% alcohol, this is a cask strength release rather than a softened bottling. Within the selection at Drankenshop Broekmans, it stands out as a compact and intense look at Takamaka through the lens of (…)Takamaka Dark Spiced
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Takamaka Dark Spiced
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Takamaka Dark Spiced is a spiced rum from the Seychelles, made from molasses and bottled at 38% ABV. The name tells you quite a lot already: this is a dark spiced style where spice and fruit are the main points of interest.
Traditional column distillation gives it a clear, direct feel, while the profile also shows gentle sweetness, a light woody note and a subtle floral accent. At Drankenshop Broekmans, we see this as a rum for customers looking for a flavourful spiced rum with an island origin and an easy-to-understand aromatic direction.
There is no age statement attached to this release, so the focus is less on long maturation and more on the interplay between its spiced and fruity character.
The flavour profile points first to spice and (…)Takamaka Grankaz #3
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Takamaka Grankaz #3
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Takamaka Grankaz #3 brings together several sides of Seychelles rum in one clearly defined blend. At its core are traditional rums made from pure cane juice, pot still distilled and matured for forty-two months in new French oak with a medium toast. That already gives it a different angle from a rum built solely around molasses.
The blend is then deepened with a three-year-old ex-bourbon molasses rum and an eight-year-old molasses rum from the Foursquare distillery. Rather than feeling like separate parts, the elements point in the same direction: cane juice freshness, oak, spice and the fuller sweetness associated with molasses rum.
Bottled at 51.6%, Grankaz #3 has the strength to carry that layered composition. At Drankenshop Broekmans, it sits well among (…)Takamaka Koko Rum Liqueur
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Takamaka Koko Rum Liqueur
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Takamaka Koko Rum Liqueur is a rum liqueur from the Seychelles, bottled at 25% alcohol. It sits on the softer, sweeter side of rum, with a clearly fruity profile rather than the weight and dryness of a classic straight rum.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of bottle we would place in the conversation when someone is looking for rum character in a gentler, more relaxed form. Its traditional column-distilled base gives the product its rum foundation, while the style leans into sweetness, fruit and a light touch of spice.
It is a bottle for moments where smoothness and approachability matter more than strength, while still keeping a recognisable rum identity.
The profile is led by sweetness and fruit, supported by a gentle hint of spice. (…)Takamaka Kreol Cask Reserve Dark
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Takamaka Kreol Cask Reserve Dark
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Takamaka Kreol Cask Reserve Dark brings the character of the Seychelles into a dark rum with a distinctly island-minded style. Made from sugar cane juice and produced in a traditional column style, it has a profile built around fruit, spice and gentle depth rather than sheer heaviness.
The blend combines that Seychellois identity with the richness of rum matured for 8 years in American oak casks. A light sugar addition of 20 g/l adds roundness and softness, supporting the rum's smoother side without taking away its aromatic depth.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of Takamaka we like to present as flexible in the best sense: expressive enough to sip neat, yet rounded and flavourful enough for premium cocktails. At 40.3% ABV, it stays approachable (…)Takamaka Le Clos Napa Laz 53,4
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Takamaka Le Clos Napa Laz 53,4
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Takamaka Le Clos Napa Laz 53.4 is all about showing sugar cane in its most direct form. This unaged rum from the Trois Frères distillery in the Seychelles is made from pure Seychellois sugar cane, naturally fermented and distilled in a pot still. With no added sugar and no wood influence, the focus stays firmly on the raw material itself.
At 53.4%, it has a clear sense of intensity, yet the style is not built around heaviness. The supplied profile points towards floral, spiced and fruity elements, with a light vegetal edge and only a modest sweetness. That makes the rum feel vivid and precise rather than rounded by oak or sweetness.
For Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of bottling that adds real character to a rum selection: a sugar cane juice (…)Takamaka Le Clos Palo 50cl
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Takamaka Le Clos Palo 50cl
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Takamaka Le Clos Palo 50cl is a Seychelles rum with a clear sense of place and structure. Made from sugar cane juice and distilled in a pot still, it carries its 56.2% strength with purpose, giving the rum a full and expressive presence rather than a light, casual style.
The cask story is the heart of this release. Maturation in new French oak, old Palo Cortado casks and a Scotch whisky cask brings a layered wood and spice influence, while the tropical origin still comes through in the fruitier side of the rum.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of bottle we like to point out to customers who enjoy rum with a distinctive maturation path. The Le Clos series shows a refined approach here: tropical in origin, shaped by carefully selected casks, and now (…)Takamaka Le Clos Pineau 50cl
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Takamaka Le Clos Pineau 50cl
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Takamaka Le Clos Pineau is a sugar cane juice rum from the Seychelles, pot still distilled and bottled at 54.8%. The Le Clos series is built around craftsmanship and cask influence, and this release takes its direction from a Pineau de Charente finish, adding a clear layer of wood, spice and fruit to its tropical foundation.
Rather than leaning on an age statement, this rum speaks through style and cask choice. The character suggested here is expressive and layered, with the Seychelles origin bringing the tropical side while the finishing cask adds depth and a more vinous accent. At Drankenshop Broekmans, we appreciate releases like this because they show how versatile sugar cane juice rum can become when the cask treatment is given a central role.
With only (…)Takamaka Le Clos Series 1 2017 50cl
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Takamaka Le Clos Series 1 2017 50cl
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Takamaka Le Clos Series 1 2017 is the opening release in a collection dedicated to single cask rum. That immediately gives the bottle its focus: one cask, a very small outturn of 321 bottles, and a cask strength presentation at 60%. Nothing about it feels anonymous.
The rum comes from the Seychelles and is made from molasses, with sugarcane grown there forming part of its story. Pot still distillation gives it a more direct, individual style, while maturation under warm and humid conditions took its share: 27% of the original volume was lost along the way.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, we see this as the kind of rum that speaks to people who enjoy limited releases with a clear sense of origin and cask identity. Presented in a handsome box and bottled in a 50cl (…)Takamaka Pti Lakaz #2
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Takamaka Pti Lakaz #2
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Takamaka Pti Lakaz #2 is a molasses-based rum from the Seychelles, bottled under Saint André. That origin alone gives it a different feel on the shelf: it sits outside the most familiar rum routes and speaks to drinkers who enjoy discovering less common producers and places.
The use of both pot still and column distillation is one of the key details here. There is no age statement attached to the bottle, so the interest lies less in a number and more in the identity of this particular Pti Lakaz #2 release.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, we see this as a rum for customers who like to broaden their view of the category. Bottled at 45.1% and now down to the last bottles, it is a distinctive Seychelles rum with a profile defined by origin, distillation style (…)Takamaka Pti Lakaz #3 Incl. Box
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Takamaka Pti Lakaz #3 Incl. Box
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Takamaka Pti Lakaz #3 is a Seychelles rum with a particularly layered blend behind it. It brings together pure Seychelles cane juice rum matured in port casks, an eight-year-old Foursquare, and a three-year-old ex-bourbon molasses rum. That combination gives the bottle its interest: it is not built around one single rum component, but around the way different styles can meet in the glass.
The use of pot still and column distillation adds to that sense of variety, while the 45.1% strength gives the rum enough presence to carry its fruit, spice and gentle wood notes with confidence.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of rum we enjoy presenting to customers who are curious about blends with more than one layer: cane juice and molasses, younger and older (…)Takamaka Rum Zenn
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Takamaka Rum Zenn
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Takamaka Rum Zenn presents rum from the Seychelles in a straightforward but engaging blended style. It brings together pot still and column still rum, so the interest lies in the way the blend is built rather than in a single distillation approach.
Maturation in bourbon casks gives the rum a defined framework, while the absence of an age statement keeps the focus on composition rather than age. It is a rum shaped around blending choices and origin, with the Seychelles giving it a point of difference within the wider rum category.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of bottle that draws attention from customers who enjoy exploring rum beyond the most familiar producing countries. At 40% alcohol, Takamaka Rum Zenn remains clearly positioned and easy to (…)Takamaka White
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Takamaka White
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Takamaka White is a white rum from the Seychelles, produced from molasses. It is presented without an age statement and bottled at 38%, placing it clearly in the lighter, unaged side of the rum category.
The most noteworthy detail is its use of both pot still and column distillation. That gives the rum a more specific production story than a simple generic white rum, and it is exactly the kind of background we like to point out at Drankenshop Broekmans when someone is looking for a white rum with a defined origin and a little more context behind the bottle.
These are also the last bottles, so Takamaka White is not a rum we can assume will remain available indefinitely. For anyone exploring white rum from the Seychelles, that makes this bottle particularly (…)Takamaka White
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Takamaka White
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Takamaka White is a white molasses rum from the Seychelles, released under the Saint André name. It is distilled using both pot still and column distillation, giving it a clear, lively style rather than a heavy wood-led profile.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this bottle stands out for its fresh aromatic direction: floral notes, fruit and sugarcane are more central here than maturation or oak influence. With no age statement on the label, the focus remains on brightness, citrus lift and an easy tropical freshness.
It is also worth noting that the supplied information states this Saint André rum will not return once sold out. For anyone looking to explore a fresh white rum from the Seychelles, this is a reference to keep an eye on while it is still (…)Takamaka White (Habitation Velier)
Takamaka White (Habitation Velier)
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Takamaka White Hab is a white rum with real weight behind it. Bottled by Velier as part of the Habitation Velier range, it comes from the Seychelles and sits in the sugar cane juice rum category. Pot still distillation and a strength of 56% already tell you that this is a more forceful style than a simple neutral white rum.
Distilled in 2018 and aged for 3 years, it remains free from noticeable wood influence in the supplied profile. That keeps the focus firmly on the spirit itself: floral, spicy and fruity elements are clearly present, with a lighter vegetal edge underneath.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, we see this as a bottle for drinkers who want white rum to have presence, structure and a distinctive distillate-driven profile. Only the last bottles of this (…)Takamaka White Over Proof
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Takamaka White Over Proof
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Takamaka White Over Proof is a powerful white rum from the Seychelles, bottled at 69% alcohol. That strength is not just a number here; it shapes the whole presence of the rum, giving it a direct, forceful and energetic style.
Made from molasses and distilled in a traditional column still, it comes without an age statement and without a noticeable wood profile in the supplied flavour information. The focus therefore stays on the clean white rum character itself, with fruity and floral elements at the front, supported by light spice and a modest sweetness.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, a rum like this sits in a distinct corner of the selection: bold, clear in style and built around intensity rather than maturation.
The tasting impression is led by (…)Takamaka Zannannan
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Takamaka Zannannan
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Takamaka Zannannan shows rum from a bright, tropical angle. It starts with Takamaka white rum, then natural pineapple essences are added to capture the fresh and lively side of the fruit. Rather than focusing on oak or age, this spiced rum from the Seychelles is all about fruit, softness and island energy.
At 25% alcohol, Zannannan sits in a lighter style where ripe pineapple and gentle sweetness take the lead. The Seychelles connection is part of its identity: the product is built around the youthful, vivid spirit of the archipelago, with pineapple as its clear tropical signature.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, we like this kind of rum because it brings a different conversation to the shelf. It is not about weight or maturation; it is about a fresh, fruity (…)Takamaka Zepis Kreol
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Takamaka Zepis Kreol
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Takamaka Zepis Kreol by Saint André is a molasses-based rum from the Seychelles, giving it a point of origin that already sets it apart from many more familiar rum regions. The name carries a Creole feel, and the profile follows that direction with spice and fruit as the main impressions.
It is distilled using both pot still and column distillation, a combination that places it between fuller rum character and a more defined, polished structure. At 43% alcohol, it has enough strength to carry its flavour without feeling overdriven.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, we see this as a rum for drinkers who enjoy exploring beyond the usual rum countries and who appreciate a style where spice and fruit are clearly present, supported by light sweetness and a modest (…)
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.
