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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 (…)Caroni 1998 (The Nectar - Daily Dram)
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Caroni 1998 (The Nectar - Daily Dram)
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Caroni 1998 from Daily Dram is a tightly focused Trinidad rum with a very specific identity. Distilled in 1998 from molasses and selected by The Nectar, it comes from a single bourbon barrel and was bottled at cask strength, reaching 55.5% alcohol.
The appeal lies in its narrow, carefully defined release. One cask, only 192 bottles, and now down to the last bottles: this is the kind of rum that feels like a particular snapshot rather than a broad house style. At Drankenshop Broekmans, bottlings like this stand out because they allow rum drinkers to explore one individual cask on its own terms.
Its profile points towards a firmer, drier style, with wood, spice, floral notes and vegetal accents taking the lead. Fruit plays a smaller role, while sweetness is not (…)Caroni 1998 23y (The Nectar - Daily Dram)
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Caroni 1998 23y (The Nectar - Daily Dram)
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Caroni 1998 23y from Daily Dram is a Trinidad rum with a very clear identity: a single cask release, matured for a long period and bottled at cask strength. Distilled in 1998 and bottled in April 2022, this molasses rum spent 23 years in a bourbon barrel.
Its limited nature is central to the appeal. The Nectar released it under the Daily Dram label as a single cask bottling, with only 241 bottles drawn from that barrel. Together with the last bottles indication, it feels less like a standard rum release and more like a precise snapshot of one individual cask.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, we see this as a rum for drinkers who appreciate a direct, undiluted style. Traditional column distillation, bourbon barrel maturation and bottling at 59% come together in a (…)Caroni 1998 25y Rum Sponge (Caroni Employees)
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Caroni 1998 25y Rum Sponge (Caroni Employees)
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Caroni 1998 25y Rum Sponge is built around a very focused idea: one cask, one vintage and 25 years of maturation. Distilled in 1998 and bottled in 2023, this Trinidad rum was released in a run of just 243 bottles.
At 61.3% and bottled at cask strength, it stays close to the individual cask rather than presenting a softened or standardised version of the spirit. That is the appeal here: a long-aged rum captured from a single cask, with its own particular place in time.
For Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of bottle that adds depth to a specialist rum selection: limited, distinctive and clearly aimed at drinkers who value scarcity and provenance. The fact that these are the last bottles, and that the release is marked as a collector's item, only (…)Caroni Paradise 1998 #2 (Velier) Incl. Box
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Caroni Paradise 1998 #2 (Velier) Incl. Box
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Caroni Paradise 1998 #2 is a Trinidad molasses rum bottled by Velier, distilled in 1998 and bottled in 2023. It comes from a single bourbon barrel and was released at cask strength, 56.3%, with only 230 bottles drawn from that one cask.
The interest here lies in the concentration of the release. This is not a broad, blended expression, but a very specific barrel selection with a clear sense of scarcity. As a collector's item and with the last bottles indicated, it occupies a special place among the more limited rums in the Drankenshop Broekmans selection.
Its profile is built around wood, spice and fruit, supported by lighter floral and vegetal notes. The data does not point toward a sweet style, so the emphasis is more on structure, cask influence and the (…)Guyana 1998 23y Uitvlught (The Nectar - Daily Dram)
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Guyana 1998 23y Uitvlught (The Nectar - Daily Dram)
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Guyana 1998 23y Uitvlught from Daily Dram is a molasses-based rum with a very clearly defined identity. Distilled in 1998 and bottled in April 2022, it spent 23 years maturing before being released by The Nectar under the Daily Dram label. The traditional column distillation and Bourbon Barrel maturation give the bottling a focused sense of origin and style.
Its appeal lies strongly in its small-scale nature. This is a single cask release, bottled at cask strength, with only 167 bottles produced. With the last bottles now involved and the release marked as a collectors item, it holds a distinctive place in the rum selection at Drankenshop Broekmans.
At 58.4%, this is not a softened or broadly styled rum. It is a direct presentation of one cask, one Guyanese (…)Guyana 1998 24y Uitvlught (1423 Single Barrel Selection)
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Guyana 1998 24y Uitvlught (1423 Single Barrel Selection)
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Guyana 1998 24y Uitvlught (1423 Single Barrel Selection) is a(n) rum from Guyana by the brand 1423 Rum World Class. It falls within the rum group under the category Mélasse. It is one of the many references you can currently buy online at Drankenshop Broekmans.
IMPORTANT: This rum from 1423 Rum World Class will never return once it is sold out. If you want to be sure that this 1423 Rum World Class will shine in your bar cabinet, don't wait too long to order!
This rum is matured in Bourbon Cask barrels. It is a version of 70 cl and has an alcohol content of 56,4%.
Guyana 1998 24y Uitvlught (1423 Single Barrel Selection) is bottled by 1423 Single Barrel Selection.
This rum is a single cask bottling. What is a single (…)Long Pond Lso 1998 23y (Rest & Be Thankful)
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Long Pond Lso 1998 23y (Rest & Be Thankful)
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Long Pond LSO 1998 23y is a Jamaican molasses rum released under the Rest & Be Thankful label. It was distilled on 24 July 1998 and bottled on 1 March 2022, after 23 years of maturation, and it comes at its natural cask strength of 60.2%.
The appeal here lies in the very narrow focus of the release. This is rum from a single cask, distilled in a pot still and matured in American oak, with an outturn of just 162 bottles. Rather than presenting a broad house style, it gives a close look at one particular cask of Long Pond from 1998.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, bottles like this are valued for exactly that sense of specificity: a limited Jamaican rum with age, strength and provenance clearly at the centre. With the last bottles now available, its small-scale (…)Monymusk Ahj #26761 1998 23y59,4 (Rest & Be Thankful)
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Monymusk Ahj #26761 1998 23y59,4 (Rest & Be Thankful)
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Monymusk AHJ #26761 1998 23 Year Old 59.4 is a Jamaican molasses rum with a very precise identity: one cask, one vintage, one limited release. Distilled in 1998 and bottled in July 2022 by Rest & Be Thankful, it spent 23 years maturing before being released at cask strength.
Drawn from bourbon barrel #26761, this pot still rum was bottled as a single cask with only 181 bottles produced. That places it firmly away from standard rum releases and into the more individual side of Jamaican rum. At Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of bottle we like to highlight when someone is looking for a rum with a clear origin and a more focused story.
At 59.4%, it keeps a close connection to the cask. The age, the natural strength and the small outturn all point in (…)Monymusk Mbk 1998 23y #27854 (Rest & Be Thankful)
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Monymusk Mbk 1998 23y #27854 (Rest & Be Thankful)
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Monymusk Mbk 1998 23y #27854 is a Jamaican rum built around the identity of one individual cask. Bottled by Rest & Be Thankful, it was drawn from a single bourbon barrel after 23 years of maturation and presented at cask strength, keeping the rum close to its original form.
There is a clear sense of precision here. This is molasses-based pot still rum from Jamaica, distilled in 1998 and bottled in July 2022 from cask #27854. Rather than presenting a blended house style, it captures one specific cask at one specific point in time.
Only 205 bottles were released, and with the last bottles now remaining, it holds a distinctive place in the Drankenshop Broekmans selection for drinkers who enjoy limited single cask rum. At 57.1%, it is a powerful bottling, (…)Monymusk Mmw #13255 1998 24y (Rest & Be Thankful)
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Monymusk Mmw #13255 1998 24y (Rest & Be Thankful)
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Monymusk MMW #13255 1998 24y is a Jamaican molasses rum with a very defined identity. Distilled in 1998 and bottled in July 2022, it spent 24 years maturing before being selected as a single cask release. That gives the bottle a sense of focus: one cask, one batch, one particular expression of Monymusk.
Rest & Be Thankful bottled this rum at cask strength, 55.3%, from a bourbon barrel. With only 125 bottles produced, and with the last bottles now indicated, this is a rum for drinkers who appreciate small-batch independent bottlings rather than broad, blended consistency.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, we see this as a bottle for those moments when the details matter: Jamaica, pot still distillation, 24 years of age, a single identified cask and no dilution (…)Monymusk Mmw 1998 23y (Rest & Be Thankful)
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Monymusk Mmw 1998 23y (Rest & Be Thankful)
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Monymusk Mmw 1998 23y is a Jamaican molasses rum bottled by Rest & Be Thankful after 23 years of maturation in American oak. Distilled on 17 August 1998 and bottled on 1 March 2022, it is presented at cask strength, with an alcoholic strength of 54.7%.
The attraction here lies in the precision of the release. This is a single cask rum, drawn from one individual cask and limited to just 125 bottles. At Drankenshop Broekmans, bottlings like this are valued because they show a specific rum in a very direct way: one origin, one cask, one moment of bottling.
Pot still distillation gives the release a firm foundation, while the stated profile points towards fruit, spice and wood as the main elements, with lighter floral and vegetal notes in support. With the (…)Saint James Single Cask 1998
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Saint James Single Cask 1998
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Saint James Single Cask 1998 is a matured rum from Martinique, made from sugar cane juice and distilled in a traditional column style. Rather than presenting a broad house blend, it focuses on one particular vintage: 1998.
Drawn from a single bourbon barrel and bottled in 2016, it carries the maturity of long ageing while still allowing the cane-based character to come through. The profile brings together fruit, wood and floral tones, with lighter touches of spice, sweetness and vegetal freshness in support.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of rum we like to present to customers who are curious about how a single cask can show a very specific side of a distillery. Saint James Single Cask 1998 is mature and detailed, but it remains firmly rooted in (…)Uitvlugt 1998 18y Dd (The Nectar)
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Uitvlugt 1998 18y Dd (The Nectar)
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Uitvlugt 1998 18y DD is a Guyanese molasses rum with the clear identity of a single cask release. Distilled in 1998 and bottled in 2017 at 18 years old, it presents one particular cask rather than a broad house-style blend.
Matured in a bourbon cask and bottled at cask strength, 52.1%, it keeps a direct and unsoftened expression. The pot still distillation adds to the sense of a rum built around concentration, origin and the individual development of the cask.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this Uitvlugt stands out as a small-scale and increasingly scarce bottling, with only 225 bottles produced and the last bottles now indicated. Its profile points toward clear fruit and spice, with wood playing a supporting role rather than taking over.
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Uitvlugt French Savalle Still Icbu 1998 25y (Nobilis Rum)
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Uitvlugt French Savalle Still ICBU 1998 25y is a Guyanese rum built around origin, age and the individuality of a single cask. Distilled in 1998 and bottled in 2023, it brings together 25 years of maturation with the Uitvlugt name and the French Savalle Still reference.
Its appeal lies in its very specific presentation. This is a single cask rum, bottled at cask strength at 58.9%, with just 174 bottles drawn from that cask. Rather than a broad house style, it represents one particular parcel of rum at one particular point in time.
For Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of bottle that speaks to customers who enjoy rum in a more direct and limited form. The last-bottles indication adds to that sense of scarcity: once this small release is gone, that (…)
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.
