rum aging

Rums, produced in tropical regions, are distilled from sugarcane or its residues. They come in various types, such as white (silver or light) rum, aged and filtered to remove color. Amber (or gold) rum is briefly matured in barrels and sometimes has caramel added for a darker hue. On the other hand, dark rums are made with molasses. They can include varieties such as blackstrap rum, which is rich and thick due to blackstrap molasses, and Demerara rum, hailing from Guyana’s Demerara River with a distinct burnt-sugar taste. Other options include rhum agricole and cachaça, both made by distilling fresh sugarcane juice.