Rum

Rum has its origins in the Caribbean, where Columbus introduced sugar cane at the end of the 15th Century. It is the only spirit deriving its flavour from sugar cane, the high sugar content of molasses ensuring that fermentation can take place simply by diluting it with water and adding yeast. Maturation has an important impact on the character of each rum: some need little aging, and there is no minimum period for maturation.

Many of today's brands are a result of blending, which started when the early settlers shipped their rum back to England. There are three types of rum: white (blanco), golden (anejo) and dark, and each has its own characteristics. Caribbean rums are generally acknowledged the world's finest, and rum is especially enjoyable mixed with the fruit juices of that region, though it is also enjoyed straight, on the rocks, with a mix or in a cocktail.

View our Rum selections below:

Flor de Caña