description Rum Overview
Rum is a distilled alcoholic beverage produced by fermenting and then distilling sugarcane juice or sugarcane byproducts such as molasses. The clear liquid that results from the distillation process is typically aged in oak barrels, which imparts color and complex flavor profiles to the final product. The spirit's historical development is closely tied to the Caribbean, where the establishment of sugarcane plantations in the 17th century created an abundant supply of molasses. Today, it is produced globally in various styles and serves as a foundational ingredient in classic tropical cocktails.
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Rum ranks #11 of 238 in the Fermented Food ranking, behind Kriek Lambic, ahead of Yogurt.
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