learn about

Rum

Rum is a sugar cane-based Spirit, primarily made in the Caribbean and Latin America, but you can really find Rum in many corners of the world.

It is traditionally distilled from molasses, sugar cane syrup, or sugar cane juice. The distillate, a clear liquid, is usually aged in oak barrels, while many times aging process and flavor finishing of Rum is done in various wine casks. Before it is bottled, water is blended into the Rum to reduce the alcohol content, diluting the aged Rum and its color.

Common Rum classifications are White, Golden/Amber, Dark, Spiced, Añejo/Age-Dated. If your friend starts putting golden or dark Rum in his cocktail–SLAP THEM! In general, light Rums are commonly used in cocktails, while others are consumed neat.

Try before you buy. Discover Rum flavors with these Rum tasting boxes. Turn yourself into a confident sipper, get exclusive tips of the trade, connect with a like-minded community and explore the contents of your Tasting Box with Flaviar-Exclusive guided tasting called Unboxing Flavors.

Wish to expand your liquor cabinet without hurting your wallet? Browse our selection of Rums under $50 or – if your budget is even bigger – our selection of best Rums under $100

Lastly, Flaviar offers amazing Rum-themed subscription boxes including rare and high-end brands – perfect for lovers of the sugar cane Spirit. 

Rum by definition
An alcoholic Spirit distilled from molasses, sugar cane syrup or sugar cane juice.
Types of Rum
Common Rum classifications are White, Golden/Amber, Dark, Spiced, Añejo/Age-Dated.
Why is Rum dark?
Rum picks up color from from time spent in wooden barrels. It's mostly due to the chemistry of the liquid interacting with the wood.
Smartass corner
Rum
Next time you have a tipple of Rum you can say that you're tapping the Admiral. This intriguing phrase comes from the great Admiral Nelson who was killed in the battle of Trafalgar off of Spain. The story is that his body was preserved in Rum to be shipped back to England but, when the barrel arrived, some of the Rum was missing and said to have been siphoned off by some desperate or unknowing sailors. It's a great story but most likely false.
Rum
You might find Rum masquerading itself under other nom de plumes, like Ron, Rom and Rhum.
Rum
If the center of our galaxy had a signature scent, it would be Rum. Yup, astronomers studying a giant cloud in the Milky Way found a substance called ethyl formate, a chemical that smells suspiciously like Rum.
school of spirits
Take our Rum Course

The Art of Tasting is a never-ending journey, but Rome wasn't built in a day either, so sit down and relax, you'll be home schooled now. Let the tasting begin!

Take the lesson
Warning

warning! After finishing the course, you might become a full Spirits-dawg and drown in the Sea of knowledge. Dangerous paths, my friend. Only a true adventurer can take them. Just try not to also take an arrow in the knee.

flaviar studios presents:
Rum Videos
A Brief History of Rum
A Brief History of Rum
How Rum-Running Inspired Muscle Cars
How Rum-Running Inspired Muscle Cars
Top 5 Questions About Rum
Top 5 Questions About Rum
The Best Rum Bar in London
The Best Rum Bar in London
Larga Vida y Prosperidad | Larga Vida Rum
Larga Vida y Prosperidad | Larga Vida Rum
Supersized Zombie Cocktail | Flaviar Rum Week
Supersized Zombie Cocktail | Flaviar Rum Week
El Presidente Cocktail | Flaviar Rum Week
El Presidente Cocktail | Flaviar Rum Week
Cottonmouth Killer Cocktail | Flaviar Rum Week
Cottonmouth Killer Cocktail | Flaviar Rum Week
Basic Beach Cocktail | Flaviar Rum Week
Basic Beach Cocktail | Flaviar Rum Week
dig deeper into our
Originals
Distillery tours
sip straight from the source
Visit Rum Distilleries

We pulled some strings and made it possible for you to see the backstage of certain distilleries, getting the VIP treatment & that is about enough of text.

Check all distilleries
Other spirits
you’ve reached the end, my friend
Explore other Spirits