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FEATURED SPIRIT
Great Rums
of the World
This noble spirit, with beginnings in the 17th century, has seen its rich,
complex taste and character spread across the world.
R
um is made from fermented molasses, and the distillate
is typically aged in oak barrels. It has been a
popular beverage since at least the mid-17th century,
though its origins are much older. The modern version of the
drink developed in Latin America, the Caribbean and colonial
America, though today it's produced and enjoyed all over
the world. Here are a few of the best:
BRITISH NAVY PUSSER'S RUM
Pusser's is an 84-proof spirit made from all natural ingredients
with no artificial flavorings or coloring. Based on historic
recipes from the British Royal Navy, this is a hand-picked
blend of rums sourced from five separate stills in Trinidad
and Guyana. A dark rum, Pusser's is smooth and mellow,
but with a rich distinct taste.
MODERN MATRIARCH AMBER RUM
Although still quite young, this liquor has already proven
itself. The vision for Matriarch was born in 2018 and their
Amber Rum was awarded the Best in Category prize for
Blended Pot and Column Still Rums. Based in Iowa, this is
made from molasses and pure cane sugar. The color is a
light golden amber, the aroma has hints of honey and citrus,
and the taste is a complex mixture of sweet and oaky with
floral, earthy undertones.
43 BUMBU XO
Hailing from Panama, Bumbu XO matures in American white
oak bourbon casks for 18 years and then finishes in sherry
barrels. This is a well balanced spirit with a creamy mouthfeel.
It's light and airy on the tongue with a strong, sweet
finish. The distiller recommends XO as a sipping rum.
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