If you have an insight into the health benefits of rum, then there is a good chance you would like to try it at some point. Rum is simply distilled from a mash of sugarcane products, such as molasses. That explains why most rums are imported from countries where sugarcane is a major crop, such as Jamaica or Barbados.
Due to its origin from sugarcane, most rum now has a touch of sweetness and blend well with fruit juices. Premium rums can also be consumed straight. But do you know what it takes to buy the best rum in Singapore? Here are a few things to consider when trying buying your favorite bottle of rum.
Know the Label
Before making the bold decision of buying Bacardi, there are a few terms that appear on rum labels you should know about. Among the most popular ones include aged, amber, gold, blended, and cachaca, to name a few. Understanding what these labels mean go a long way in making sure you find the ideal rum brand for you.
In a nutshell, aging for rum can be as short as one year for white rum and three for amber. Aging is usually done in oak barrels. Amber or gold rum has typically been aged in charred oak barrels and not filtered for color, it is fruiter than black rum, and stronger and more complex compared to white rum.
Consider the Colors
It is worth mentioning that there are three main rum colors: light, gold and dark. Light or white rum such as Bacardi are the lightest in flavor and tend to be aged for around three to six months in tropical climates or one year in colder countries. The main difference between light rums and the others is that they’re distilled in stainless steel casks, unlike darker products that age in oak barrels.
Light rum is known to have the least depth in terms of flavor but can make an excellent ingredient for your next cocktail. When buying gold-colored rum, it is essential that you know what you’re getting.
In the event that you come across a rum specifically labelled ‘gold,’ the chances are it will have earned its color from adding rum. Aged rums can also have that golden color, but unlike golden rums, they get their color with age. The older the rum, the darker it is.
