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The Rum Bible
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The Rum Barrel crew
Rum 101
Rum is a distilled beverage made
from sugarcane by-products – such Sugar cane - the main
as molasses and sugarcane juice ingredient of rum - was
– through a process of fermentation brought to the Caribbean,
and distillation. The distillate, a clear where most of the famous
liquid, is then usually aged in oak spirit is now produced, by
and other casks. While there are rum Spanish explorers. It is
producers in places such as Australia, believed that Christopher
India, Reunion Island, and elsewhere Columbus planted it on
around the world, the majority of rum his second voyage to Cuba
production occurs in and around the and Hispaniola (now
Caribbean and along the Demerara Haiti and the Dominican
river in South America. Republic).
Rum plays a part in the culture of most islands of the West Indies,
and has famous associations with the British Royal Navy and
piracy. Rum has also served as a popular medium of exchange
throughout history, providing economic incentive for Australia’s
Rum Rebellion and the American Revolution.
Rum Production
Unlike some other spirits, such as Cognac and Scotch, rum
has no defined production methods. Instead, rum production
is based on traditional styles that vary between locations and
distillers.
Sugar Cane
In 1758, George
Rum distinguishes itself from other
Washington
spirits by the plant from which it
campaigned using
is made. Sugar cane, a member of
75 gallons of free
the grass family, has its origins in
rum distributed
Papau New Guinea; but this hearty
to the voters of
plant is grown in tropical climates
Virginia, who
around the world. The sweet juice
elected him to the
of the mature plant is extracted by
House of Burgess.
pressing the hard stalk in mechanical
mills.
Some distilleries use this fresh juice while others use the by-product
of the sugar refining process – known as molasses – as the raw
material for the fermentation process.
Fermentation
Distillation
To concentrate the alcohol in the sugar cane wine, the wine is boiled
while the vapor is collected and condensed. While the earliest pot
stills resembled a tea kettle with a long spout and were capable of
distilling only a few liters of alcohol at a time, modern continuous
stills are vertical columns about 10 meters high and are capable of
distilling as much as 20,000 liters per day.
In the French islands, spirits made from sugar cane juice are
typically distilled to a relatively low distillation purity, resulting
in a heavier-tasting spirit.
Although some rum is bottled directly from the still, most rum
is aged and then blended before it is bottled for consumption.
Once the spirit is bottled, the aging process is arrested and
little change occurs.
Our Rum Offerings
The Barrel’s rum index is presented by country
of origin. All rums can be served to your liking.
Some suggestions include: straight, on the rocks,
with a lime wedge, or with a glass bottle of Coca-
Cola or other mixer.
Pyrat Blanco 80
Perfect white rum for mixing, soft mouth feel and delicious velvety
smooth taste.
Pyrat Cask 32
Ultra premium, limited edition rum aged up to 40 years, excellent
dark amber color blended with the finest Caribbean rums, perfect
for sipping.
Pyrat Pistols
Light amber hue, soft and drinkable.
Pyrat XO Reserve
Select blend of fine, 15-year-old Caribbean rum, smooth and
delicious taste, complemented by a rich amber color.
Malibu Coconut
Coconut-flavored light rum with intense taste and aroma.
Gosling’s Gold
Rich, golden amber, robust flavors with hints of citrus, tropical
fruits and nutty undertones.
Barcelo Anejo
“Superior Blend” from a select group of premium rums, aged naturally for up
to 4 years, with smooth golden tones and a soft aroma.
Barcelo El Dorado
Smooth, enticing golden color, aged for up to 18 months in oak bourbon
barrels.
Barcelo Imperial
Aged for 10 years in Kentucky oak bourbon barrels using the finest
sugarcane.
Brugal Anejo
Wonderfully aromatic and sultry, amber in color, smooth and mellow taste.
Cubaney Anejo
Aged 3 years in oak barrels, amber in color, smooth and mellow taste.
Matusalem Clasico
Possesses distinctive quality and exceptional smoothness, full-bodied gold
rum with a taste of roasted nuts and caramel.
Appleton Extra
Distilled in traditional copper pot stills, medium body, gold rum,
mild and smooth.
Appleton White
Crisp, medium body, aged up to 2 years in oak barrels.
Plantation
Aged 8 years in old pot stills, incredible mouth feel with a subtle
aroma and finish.
Sea Wynde
Delicious mellow rum distilled like a cognac. Sipping rum
with fragrant subtle aromas and lingering honey aftertaste.
Mexico
Rum surprisingly outsells tequila in Mexico and the country
produces well over 10 million gallons a year. However at least at the
moment I do not have any examples listed here. Though like mezcal
there are plenty of rum labels to warrant it’s own tour or website for
that matter, Mexican rum is not as accessible here in the U.S. due to
a monopoly on the market from Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands
in the form of duty free exports.
Kuya
Infused with citrus and spicy vanilla flavors.
Porfidio
High quality, triple distilled, single cane rum.
Rum Jumbie
A rich blend of aged rum, orange, grapefruit, lemon, passion fruit
and spices. Can be enjoyed on the rocks, as a flavorful addition to
fancy cocktails.
Flor de Cana 21
Limited edition premium rum made for the 21st Century, aged at
least 15 years, dark mahogany color, full body.
Cohete Roja
Smooth and gold in color, distilled in copper.
Bacardi 151
Gold rum with substantially higher proof than most others.
Bacardi Anejo
Perfect gold rum for sipping, aged in oak barrels for 6 years.
Bacardi Ciclon
Gold rum infused with blue agave tequila and a twist of natural lime
flavor, ciclon is the Spanish word for hurricane.
Bacardi Coco
Coconut flavored rum, clean taste, elegant aroma, moderately
sweet.
Bacardi Gold
Smooth amber rum, full body, wood flavors, charcoal filtered before
aging, aged in oak barrels for up to 2 years.
Bacardi Light
Light rum, clear color, charcoal filtered before aging for smoothness,
semi-dry, candy aroma, peppery finish, aged in oak barrels for 1
year.
Bacardi Limon
Natural citrus flavor, intense citrus aroma, sweet lemon finish.
Bacardi Orange
Orange and tangerine flavored rum, clear color.
Bacardi Raspberry
Raspberry flavored rum, balanced with slightly tart taste, clear
color, fruity aroma.
Bacardi Select
Dark rum blended with select aged rums, charcoal filtered for
smoothness, aged in oak barrels for 1 to 4 years, bronze color.
Bacardi Tropico
Gold rum, exotic fruit flavor, mango, passion fruit, and guarana
aromas.
Bacardi Vanilla
Vanilla flavored rum, clear color, vanilla bean aroma.
Don Q Cristal
Clear, subtle, very dry, medium body, tropical aroma with sugarcane
and dried herbs.
Don Q Gold
Full body, mellow flavor, aged 1 to 5 years.
Fernandes 19
Black label rum, rare angostura Royal Oak Rum.
Plantation Rum
Exotic and complex aroma, subtle and earthy taste, long semi-sweet
aftertaste.
Prichard Cranberry
Made with pure Ocean Spray cranberry juice.
Prichard Crystal
Distilled five times in copper stills with the finest molasses; very
smooth and mild flavor.
Pampero Anniversario
100% dark rum with a blend of several rums aged 2 years in white
oak casks.
Cruzan Banana
Banana flavored rum, clear medium body.
Cruzan Coconut
Coconut flavored rum, clear medium body, flavors of coconut
and banana.
Cruzan Cream
Blend of rum married with smooth cream liqueur.
Cruzan Dark
Dark rum aged at least 2 years in charred oak bourbon barrel, triple
distilled to remove all impurities. Light to medium body with a
slightly darker color, dry clean taste.
Cruzan Diamond Estate
Rum aged at least 5 years in charred oak bourbon barrels, deep
amber color with a copper cask, medium body.
Cruzan Light
Light rum aged 2-5 years in charred oak barrels, triple distilled
to remove all impurities. Light body, dry clean taste with vanilla
overtones.
Cruzan Mango
Mango flavored rum blended with natural fruit flavors.
Cruzan Orange
Orange flavored rum blended with natural fruit flavors.
Cruzan Pineapple
Pineapple flavored rum blended with natural fruit flavors.
Cruzan Vanilla
Vanilla flavored rum blended with natural fruit flavors.
Pussers
Rich and full bodied, higher alcohol content, dark navy rum, distilled
in wooden pot stills.
Pussers 95 Proof
“Trafalgar Bicentenary” ship decanter, aged 15 years, dark navy rum,
full and rich, distilled in wooden pot stills.
At first, there was little action on the seas, but after several months
the Coast Guard began reporting increased smuggling activity. This
was the start of the Bimini–Bahamas rum trade and the introduction
of Bill McCoy.
The rum-running business was very good, and McCoy soon bought
a Gloucester knockabout schooner named Arethusa at auction
and renamed her Tomika. He installed a larger auxiliary, mounted
a concealed machine gun on her deck and refitted the fish pens
below to accommodate as much contraband as she could hold. She
became one of the most famous of the rum-runners, along with his
two other ships hauling mostly Irish and Canadian whiskey, as well
as other fine liquors and wines, to ports from Maine to Florida.