About Rum
Overproof Rums contain a higher content of alcohol than the 40% to 43% in regular rums. Most overproof rums contain greater than 70% alcohol. It is not unusual to find overproof rums with a content of 75.5 to 80 percent alcohol; 151 to 160 proof. Overproof rums can be sold in light, gold, dark, and spiced variations.
Spiced Rums are generally aged gold rums created with the addition of spices and caramel color. Spiced rums gain their darker color from aging in wooden oak barrel casks. There are also spiced rums that are white or clear in color.
Regular rums generally fall into the following categories:
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Light rums (also called silver or white) have little flavor and are often used as a base for cocktails. Light rums are sometimes filtered after aging to remove color.
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Gold rums (also called amber) are medium-bodied rums which are generally aged. Gold rums can obtain flavor through the addition of spices and caramel color.
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Dark rums (also known as black rum) are darker than gold rums. They are generally aged longer than light and gold rums. Dark rums have a much stronger aromas, and may contain hints of spices and molasses or caramel overtones.
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Premium rums are aged much longer and much more care is taken during production. They generally are described as having more character and flavor.
Flavored rums are infused with flavors of fruit such as mango, orange, raspberry, citrus, coconut, and lime. These rums are generally less than 40% alcohol in content.
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