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Australia 2007 13y (1423 Single Barrel Selection)
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Australia 2007 13y (1423 Single Barrel Selection)
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Australia 2007 13y from 1423 Rum World Class is an Australian molasses rum with a very focused identity: distilled in 2007, matured for 13 years and bottled in February 2020 from a single bourbon barrel. It is a pot still rum, released at cask strength at 55%, keeping the presentation close to the individual cask.
Its limited nature is central to the appeal. Only 323 bottles were drawn from this single cask, and the remaining stock is now down to the last bottles. At Drankenshop Broekmans, a rum like this stands out because it is not a broad blended style, but a specific Australian cask release with a clear vintage and maturation story.
The flavour direction points more towards fruit and vegetal notes than pronounced sweetness. Light touches of wood, spice (…)Bar Ran Funky Juice
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Bar Ran Funky Juice
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Bar Ran Funky Juice is a rum from 1423 Rum World Class with a name that immediately sets the tone. Its origin is listed as Mix, so the focus is less on a single country of production and more on the style and personality of the bottling.
At 48% alcohol, it carries more presence than many standard-strength rums. That extra weight suits the Funky Juice name well: direct, informal and clearly not trying to present itself as a quiet, traditional label.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, bottles like this are appreciated for bringing a more individual note to the rum selection. With only the last bottles remaining, it is also a release that is gradually becoming harder to come by.
No specific tasting notes are provided for Bar Ran Funky Juice. What can be (…)Belize 2005 (1423 Single Barrel Selection) Incl. Box
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Belize 2005 (1423 Single Barrel Selection) Incl. Box
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Belize 2005 from 1423 Rum World Class is a molasses rum with a very focused identity. It was distilled in 2005 at Travellers Distillery in Belize and bottled in 2023 as an 18-year-old single cask, coming from a family-run distillery known here for a heavier, spiced style from column distillation.
Part of its character comes from the way it matured: first in the tropics, then further aged in Denmark, before being bottled at cask strength at 58%. The bourbon cask adds structure, but the rum is not presented as a wood-driven bottling; spice and fruit remain the main lines of the story.
Only 275 bottles were filled, and with the last bottles now in focus, this release has a distinct place in the rum selection at Drankenshop Broekmans. It is a concentrated (…)Belize 2006 Traveller 12y (1423 Single Barrel Selection)
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Belize 2006 Traveller 12y (1423 Single Barrel Selection)
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Belize 2006 Traveller 12y is the kind of rum that speaks through one individual cask rather than a house style. Made from molasses in Belize and distilled in 2006 using a traditional column still, it was bottled in March 2018 after 12 years in a Bourbon Cask.
The appeal here lies in its precision and scarcity. This is a single cask release from 1423 Rum World Class, bottled at cask strength at 64.7%, with only 269 bottles produced. As these are the last bottles, the release feels especially finite: a direct snapshot of one cask and one maturation path.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, bottlings like this are valued for the way they let rum drinkers explore a more concentrated style. Wood and spice form the main structure, supported by lighter touches of fruit, (…)Belize 2011 Drankenshop Broekmans (1423 Single Barrel Selection)
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Belize 2011 Drankenshop Broekmans (1423 Single Barrel Selection)
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Belize 2011 from 1423 Rum World Class is a molasses-based rum distilled in Belize and bottled in April 2021. Rather than a broad blend, this is a single cask release from one Bourbon Barrel, with only 90 bottles produced. That immediately gives it a focused identity: one cask, one limited selection, one particular expression of maturation.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, bottlings like this have a special appeal because they show rum in a very defined form. Distilled in 2011 in a traditional column style and bottled at 46%, it brings together Belizean origin, molasses distillate and bourbon cask influence without turning the story into something overly complicated.
The fact that these are the last bottles adds to the sense of rarity, but the main interest remains (…)Colombia 2009 (1423 Single Barrel Selection - Cadenhead's Single Cask)
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Colombia 2009 (1423 Single Barrel Selection - Cadenhead's Single Cask)
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Colombia 2009 is a Colombian molasses rum with a very focused identity: one origin, one cask, and a small release of 312 bottles. Distilled in 2009 and bottled in March 2019 after ten years of maturation, it was finished in a port cask and bottled at 46% ABV.
Rather than presenting a broad house blend, this release captures the character of a single selected cask. That makes it a more individual style of rum, especially now that only the last bottles remain. At Drankenshop Broekmans, bottles like this are valued because they show how a specific maturation path can shape a rum without turning it into a technical exercise.
The profile leans towards sweetness and spice, supported by lighter notes of fruit, wood and a subtle floral touch. Its traditional column (…)Dominican Republic 2006 16y (1423 Single Barrel Selection)
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Dominican Republic 2006 16y (1423 Single Barrel Selection)
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Dominican Republic 2006 16y from 1423 Rum World Class is a molasses-based rum from the Dominican Republic, distilled in 2006 and bottled in August 2022. It is a rum with a clear sense of place and time: 16 years old, drawn from a single cask and bottled at natural cask strength.
The spirit was made in a Traditional Column style and matured in a Bourbon Barrel. That cask influence is an important part of its identity, supported by lighter sweet, fruity, spiced and floral accents rather than a broad or heavily blended style.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of bottle we like to present as a focused rum selection: one cask, 59% alcohol, only 282 bottles produced. With the last bottles now available, it has the character of a limited release that (…)Dominican Republic Aroma Grande Origin (1423 Single Barrel Selection - Origins)
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Dominican Republic Aroma Grande Origin (1423 Single Barrel Selection - Origins)
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Dominican Republic Aroma Grande Origin is a molasses-based rum from the Dominican Republic, bottled at 57% as part of the SBS Origins range by 1423 Single Barrel Selection. The name keeps the focus exactly where it should be: on origin, aromatic presence and a traditional column distillation style.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this release stands out because it does not lean on heavy wood influence for its identity. The supplied profile points instead towards fruit and floral expression, with lighter sweetness and spice in support. That makes the rum feel more about clarity of origin than about cask weight.
Only 1000 bottles were released, and the remaining stock is now down to the last bottles. For drinkers exploring the 1423 Rum World Class selection, this (…)El Salvador 2008 12y (1423 Single Barrel Selection)
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El Salvador 2008 12y (1423 Single Barrel Selection)
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El Salvador 2008 12y from 1423 Rum World Class is the kind of rum where the appeal lies in precision: one vintage, one cask, one clearly defined release. Distilled in 2008 and bottled in February 2020, it spent twelve years maturing before being bottled at a firm 55% cask strength.
Drawn from a single Bourbon Barrel, this molasses rum gives a focused view of one individual cask rather than the broader impression of a larger blend. The multicolumn distillation points to a clean style, while the available flavour profile leans most clearly towards spice and vegetal notes, with lighter fruity and floral elements in support.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, we see this as a bottle for rum drinkers who appreciate limited, sharply defined releases. With 318 bottles (…)El Salvador 2013 (1423 Single Barrel Selection) Incl. Box
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El Salvador 2013 (1423 Single Barrel Selection) Incl. Box
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El Salvador 2013 from 1423 Rum World Class is built around a very specific rum story: one cask, one origin and one vintage. Distilled from molasses in 2013 in a traditional column still, it was bottled in August 2023 after ten years of maturation.
The ex-port cask maturation gives the rum an extra layer of depth, while the bottled strength of 57% keeps the style direct and full of presence. The supplied tasting notes point towards dried fruit, warm spice, delicate honey and a subtle touch of oak, so the emphasis sits more on warmth and spice than on heavy sweetness.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this bottle belongs among the rums chosen for drinkers who enjoy a more transparent presentation of cask and distillate. It was not chill filtered and no additives were (…)Fiji 2002 18y Spd (1423 Single Barrel Selection)
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Fiji 2002 18y Spd (1423 Single Barrel Selection)
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Fiji 2002 18y Spd from 1423 Rum World Class is a rum built around the personality of one cask. The name points clearly to Fiji, with distillation in 2002 and bottling in February 2021 after 18 years of maturation.
This is a molasses-based pot still rum, bottled as a single cask at cask strength, with an ABV of 57.1%. Rather than presenting a broad blended style, it gives a more direct view of one individual cask and its maturation. Only 240 bottles were produced, and with the remaining stock now down to the last bottles, its limited nature is very tangible.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this kind of bottle belongs among the rums for curious drinkers who appreciate small releases, higher strength bottlings and the specific voice of an individual cask.
Fiji 2004 18y (1423 Single Barrel Selection)
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Fiji 2004 18y from 1423 Rum World Class is the kind of rum where the details matter because they all point in the same direction: one vintage, one cask, one concentrated release. Distilled in 2004 and bottled in August 2022, this molasses rum spent 18 years in a Bourbon Barrel.
The small scale is part of its appeal. As a single cask bottling at cask strength, with only 210 bottles drawn, it represents a very specific slice of maturation rather than a broad house blend. At Drankenshop Broekmans, releases like this are valued for that directness: they let a single barrel do the talking.
Pot still style distillation and a strength of 68.3% give this rum a firm presence. Its profile is led by spice, supported by lighter notes in the fruity, woody, floral and (…)French Antilles Grand Arome Origin (1423 Single Barrel Selection - Origins)
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French Antilles Grand Arome Origin (1423 Single Barrel Selection - Origins)
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French Antilles Grand Arome Origin is a Martinique rum bottled by 1423 Rum World Class as part of the SBS Origins series. The emphasis here is clearly on place and style: French Antilles, Grand Arome, molasses rum, presented without an age statement and centred on its origin rather than a maturation claim.
It was distilled in a pot still and bottled at 57%, giving it a firm and serious presence. The supplied flavour profile points away from sweetness and wood, and more towards a spiced core with lighter floral, fruity and vegetal accents around it.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of bottling we would introduce to someone looking for rum with a more defined, less polished profile. Only 1000 bottles were produced, and with the last bottles indicated, (…)Guyana 1988 Enmore Sbs
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Guyana 1988 Enmore Sbs
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Guyana 1988 Enmore Sbs from 1423 Rum World Class stands out first through the information carried in its name. Guyana, Enmore and 1988 give this rum a very specific identity, the kind of bottle that naturally invites a slower look rather than a quick comparison with everyday rum styles.
At 51.8% alcohol, it has a firmer presence on paper than many standard bottlings. At Drankenshop Broekmans, we would place it among the rums to take time with: something to pour in a small glass, taste calmly and approach with attention.
The fact that these are the last bottles adds another layer to its position in the range. For someone looking specifically for a Guyanese rum with this name and vintage reference, Guyana 1988 Enmore Sbs is a bottle worth noticing while it is (…)Guyana 1990 30y Port Mourant (1423 Single Barrel Selection)
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Guyana 1990 30y Port Mourant (1423 Single Barrel Selection)
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Guyana 1990 30y Port Mourant is a rum with time at the centre of its identity. Distilled in 1990 and bottled in February 2021, it brings together thirty years of maturation in one single cask. Rather than presenting a broad blended style, it captures one particular cask of Guyanese molasses rum.
Pot still distillation, bourbon cask maturation and bottling at 53.1% cask strength give this release a naturally firm presence. At Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of rum that stands out through restraint in presentation and depth in detail: origin, age, cask and strength all matter here.
Only 192 bottles were filled, and the remaining bottles now make this release increasingly scarce. The Port Mourant name, the 30-year age statement and the single cask format (…)Guyana 1993 (1423 Single Barrel Selection)
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Guyana 1993 (1423 Single Barrel Selection)
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Guyana 1993 from 1423 Rum World Class is built around a very focused idea: one cask, one origin, and a long period of maturation. Distilled from molasses in 1993 using a traditional column still, it was bottled in August 2023 after 30 years of ageing.
Its ex-Bourbon cask maturation gives the rum an important part of its identity, while the bottling strength of 59.2% keeps it close to the cask. It has not been chill-filtered and no additives were used, so the expression remains direct and unpolished in the best sense. With only 136 bottles produced, and the last bottles now available, this is a very small single cask release.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, releases like this are valued for the way they show a specific cask rather than a broad house style. The story (…)Guyana 1998 24y Uitvlught (1423 Single Barrel Selection)
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Guyana 1998 24y Uitvlught (1423 Single Barrel Selection)
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Guyana 1998 24y Uitvlught (1423 Single Barrel Selection) is a(n) rum from Guyana by the brand 1423 Rum World Class. It falls within the rum group under the category Mélasse. It is one of the many references you can currently buy online at Drankenshop Broekmans.
IMPORTANT: This rum from 1423 Rum World Class will never return once it is sold out. If you want to be sure that this 1423 Rum World Class will shine in your bar cabinet, don't wait too long to order!
This rum is matured in Bourbon Cask barrels. It is a version of 70 cl and has an alcohol content of 56,4%.
Guyana 1998 24y Uitvlught (1423 Single Barrel Selection) is bottled by 1423 Single Barrel Selection.
This rum is a single cask bottling. What is a single (…)Guyana 1999 23y Uitvlugt (1423 Single Barrel Selection)
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Guyana 1999 23y Uitvlugt (1423 Single Barrel Selection)
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Guyana 1999 23y Uitvlugt (1423 Single Barrel Selection) is a(n) rum from Guyana by the brand 1423 Rum World Class. It falls within the rum group under the category Mélasse. It is one of the many references you can currently buy online at Drankenshop Broekmans.
IMPORTANT: This rum from 1423 Rum World Class will never return once it is sold out. If you want to be sure that this 1423 Rum World Class will shine in your bar cabinet, don't wait too long to order!
This rum is matured in Bourbon Barrel barrels. It is a version of 70 cl and has an alcohol content of 62,6%.
Guyana 1999 23y Uitvlugt (1423 Single Barrel Selection) is bottled by 1423 Single Barrel Selection.
This rum is a single cask bottling. What is a single (…)Guyana 1999 Pm (1423 Single Barrel Selection)
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Guyana 1999 Pm (1423 Single Barrel Selection)
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Guyana 1999 PM from 1423 Rum World Class is a molasses rum from Guyana with a distinctly serious profile. Distilled in 1999 on the classic Port Mourant Double Wooden Pot Still and bottled in 2023 at cask strength, it is described in the product information as a 22-year-old example of why this still and this style of rum became so highly regarded among connoisseurs.
Its appeal lies in how specific it is. This is a single bourbon cask release, bottled at 52.6%, with only 157 bottles drawn from the cask. Rather than a broad house style, it gives a focused impression of one cask and one particular expression of Guyanese pot still rum.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of bottle we would introduce to someone looking for rum with weight, dryness and (…)Guyana 2001 19y Skeldon (1423 Single Barrel Selection)
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Guyana 2001 19y Skeldon (1423 Single Barrel Selection)
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Guyana 2001 19y Skeldon is a molasses-based rum with the feel of a very focused release. Distilled in 2001 and bottled in February 2021, it spent 19 years maturing before being presented under the 1423 Rum World Class name. The traditional column distillation and Guyanese origin give it a clear identity from the outset.
Its appeal lies in the details that all point in the same direction: one single cask, bourbon cask maturation, cask strength bottling and only 178 bottles produced. With the final bottles now in play, this is less a regular range item and more a specific snapshot of one cask at one moment in time.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, we see this as the kind of rum that speaks to drinkers who enjoy provenance and concentration rather than broad, polished (…)Guyana 2003 17y Ddl (1423 Single Barrel Selection)
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Guyana 2003 17y Ddl (1423 Single Barrel Selection)
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Guyana 2003 17y Ddl from 1423 Rum World Class is a molasses-based rum with a very direct sense of place and cask. It was distilled in 2003 in pot still style, aged for 17 years, and bottled in February 2020 at cask strength. At 59.7%, it keeps its full, undiluted presence.
The Bourbon Barrel maturation brings a clear woody side, but the profile is not built on wood alone. Spice and fruit are just as clearly present, with a lighter vegetal note in the background. It gives the rum a firm, expressive structure rather than a sweet-driven style.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, bottlings like this stand out because they capture one specific cask rather than a repeated house blend. Only 258 bottles were drawn from this single cask, and these are the last bottles. For (…)Guyana 2003 Savalle (1423 Single Barrel Selection)
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Guyana 2003 Savalle (1423 Single Barrel Selection)
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Guyana 2003 Savalle (1423 Single Barrel Selection) is a(n) rum from Guyana by the brand 1423 Rum World Class. It falls within the rum group under the category Mélasse. It is one of the many references you can currently buy online at Drankenshop Broekmans.
IMPORTANT: This rum from 1423 Rum World Class will never return once it is sold out. If you want to be sure that this 1423 Rum World Class will shine in your bar cabinet, don't wait too long to order!
This rum is matured in Bourbon Cask barrels. It is a version of 70 cl and has an alcohol content of 53,7%.
Guyana 2003 Savalle (1423 Single Barrel Selection) is bottled by 1423 Single Barrel Selection.
This rum is a single cask bottling. What is a single cask? A single (…)Guyana 2003 Versailles (1423 Single Barrel Selection)
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Guyana 2003 Versailles (1423 Single Barrel Selection)
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Guyana 2003 Versailles from 1423 Rum World Class is the kind of rum that feels very specific from the moment you read the label. Guyana, 2003 and Versailles all point towards a clearly defined release rather than a broad, everyday rum style.
At 62.8% ABV, it has real presence. This is a bottle to approach with time and attention, especially for drinkers who enjoy spirits with a strong identity and a more focused origin. At Drankenshop Broekmans, we see this type of rum as part of the more characterful side of the selection: not chosen for broad simplicity, but for its particular place and personality.
With only the last bottles remaining, Guyana 2003 Versailles also has a sense of immediacy. It is not a rum that feels endlessly available, but a specific (…)Guyana 2012 Albion Pm (1423 Single Barrel Selection)
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Guyana 2012 Albion Pm (1423 Single Barrel Selection)
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Guyana 2012 Albion Pm (1423 Single Barrel Selection) is a(n) rum from Guyana by the brand 1423 Rum World Class. It falls within the rum group under the category Mélasse. It is one of the many references you can currently buy online at Drankenshop Broekmans.
IMPORTANT: This rum from 1423 Rum World Class will never return once it is sold out. If you want to be sure that this 1423 Rum World Class will shine in your bar cabinet, don't wait too long to order!
This rum is matured in Bourbon Cask barrels. It is a version of 70 cl and has an alcohol content of 64,6%.
Guyana 2012 Albion Pm (1423 Single Barrel Selection) is bottled by 1423 Single Barrel Selection.
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Frequently asked questions
Answers to most frequently asked questions about rum
What is rum?
Rum is a liquor made from sugar cane. It can be made via molasses (the syrupy by-product of sugar production) or via fresh sugarcane juice. After fermentation and distillation, you have the base, which is then often aged in wooden barrels. As simple as it sounds, the result is versatile: from light and fresh to deep and complex.
Europe has imposed rules and distinguishes between "rum" and "spirit drink". A drink can only be called rum if it:
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is made from sugar cane products
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is fermented and distilled
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has a maximum alcohol content of 96% at distillation
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contains at least 37.5% alcohol at bottling
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contains no flavourings or large quantities of sugar
If producers do use extra flavourings, lots of sugar or other additives, it legally becomes "spirit drink" or "spirituose" instead of rum.
What is the difference between rum and spirit drink?
In Europe, this difference has come about mainly because of stricter and clearer rules around protected drink categories. "Rum" is not a non-committal marketing term in the EU, but a legally defined category. If a product does not exactly meet that definition, it can no longer officially be called rum and must be sold as a "spirit drink", for example.
The main rules are in the European geographical indications and spirit legislation, now under Regulation (EU) 2019/787.
The heart of the problem usually lies in one of these points:
- Added flavourings
Real rum may not simply be flavoured with, say, vanilla, chocolate or other distinct flavourings if it is still to be called "rum". Once the additives fall outside the permissible limits, it legally becomes a "spirit drink". - Added sugar or sweeteners
There are limits on how much sugar or sweetening can be added without losing the "rum" category. Some producers used to add relatively large amounts of sugar to make the drink softer or fuller. Stricter controls required those products to be relabelled. - Alcohol from other raw materials
Rum must come from sugar cane products such as molasses or sugar cane juice. If neutral alcohol of other origin is added (e.g. grain alcohol), the product falls outside the definition. - Production method or strength
Minimum alcohol percentages and production methods are also set by law.
Especially in recent years, enforcement has become stricter. As a result, you see that some brands that were sold as rum for years suddenly got "spirit drink", "spiced spirit drink" or "rum-based spirit drink" on the label.
A well-known example are certain "spiced rums". Many consumers still call them rum, but legally some of them cannot be called rum in Europe because they are too strongly flavoured or sweetened.
That does not necessarily mean the quality is worse - just that the product no longer fits within the strict EU definition of rum. Some enthusiasts actually find these stricter rules positive, as it makes it clearer what is pure rum and what is a flavoured variety.
Which rum is tasty?
The question "which rum is good?" seems simple, but the answer depends entirely on personal taste. Instead of immediately reaching for specific bottles, it makes more sense to first consider what you would like to drink. Do you like soft, sweet flavours like vanilla, caramel and honey, or do you rather prefer fresh and light notes like citrus and coconut? Maybe you just go for something more powerful with wood, spices and cocoa, or even a more pronounced, funky style with ripe fruit and an almost wild intensity. After all, rum is one of the most diverse spirits, and "tasty" means something different to everyone.
In addition, the moment also plays a role. A light, fresh rum comes into its own in cocktails and on hot days, while a richer, fuller rum is better suited to drinking on its own or as a digestif. There are also styles that sit somewhere in between: accessible enough for mixed drinks, but with enough character to appreciate solo as well.
By approaching the question in this way, you will not only discover what you yourself find a tasty rum, but you will also eventually begin to better understand why that rum suits you.
What types of rum are there?
The best-known subdivisions are white, gold and dark. White rum is bright, fresh and perfect for cocktails like mojito or daiquiri. Golden rum has a bit more body thanks to a short maturation. Dark rum matures longer and develops rich, spicy notes that you can safely drink pure. And then there is spiced rum, where spices like vanilla or cinnamon give it an extra sweet twist.
Broadly speaking, you can distinguish the following styles:
- White rum: clear and light in flavour
- Gold rum: golden, richer flavour than white rum with notes of caramel and vanilla
- Dark rum: dark, deep in colour, with rich and complex flavours such as molasses, chocolate and spices
- Spiced rum: flavoured with spices such as cinnamon, cloves and vanilla
- Overproof rum: high alcohol content, often above 50%
- Flavored rum: Added flavours such as coconut, pineapple or mango
What is English-style rum?
This rum is known for its full, rich and complex flavours. The English-style rum often has notes of molasses, caramel, fruit and spices.
This style rum is made from molasses and is often distilled in pot stills, resulting in a robust flavour profile. According to American Chemical Society, rums from pot stills contain more esters and higher alcohols, which contribute to the complex flavour.
Countries where the specific style of rum is traditionally produced include Jamaica, Barbados, Guyana and Trinidad. Well-known brands of English-style rums include Appleton Estate, Mount Gay and El Dorado.
What is Spanish-style rum?
Spanish-style rum ("Ron") is lighter and sweeter, with a smooth and refined taste. These rums often have notes of vanilla, caramel and tropical fruit.
It is made from molasses and often distilled in column stills, resulting in a lighter, purer rum. Column stills allow for more efficient distillation, giving the rum a more consistent character. Furthermore, these rums are often aged in a so-called Solera system.
Countries where the specific style of rum is traditionally produced: Cuba, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and Venezuela, brands like Bacardi, Ron Zacapa and Havana Club probably sound familiar.
What is Rhum Agricole (French style)?
French-style rum has an earthy, grassy and sometimes floral flavour. It is often complex and can range from light and fresh to rich and spicy. It is a real "love it or hate it" type of rum: some swear by it and others revile it.
This rum is made from freshly squeezed sugarcane juice and usually distilled in pot stills. Production often follows strict standards, such as the AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) in Martinique, ensuring consistent and high-quality production.
Countries where this particular style of rum is traditionally produced: Martinique, Guadeloupe and Haiti. Well-known brands include Rhum Clément, Rhum JM and Barbancourt.
What do VS, VSOP and XO mean?
Unlike with cognac, these designations are not regulated within rum. These designations in rums therefore often say more about quality or style, but do not necessarily refer to an explicit (minimum) age of the spirit in the bottle.
How strong is rum?
Most rums are around 37.5% to 40% alcohol. But beware: there are also so-called overproof rums that easily exceed 60%. These will immediately spice up your cocktail - or provide a solid punch when drunk straight.
What is the difference between rum, cachaça and rhum agricole?
It's all in the base. Rum is usually made from molasses, while cachaça (from Brazil) and rhum agricole (from the French Caribbean) always come from fresh sugarcane juice. The result? Agricole and cachaça often have a somewhat grassy, spicy touch, while rum tends to be rounder and softer.
What rum do you use for cocktails?
For fresh mixed drinks such as a mojito or daiquiri, it is best to choose a light white rum. Tiki cocktails or a Dark 'n Stormy, on the other hand, get more depth from a dark or spicy rum. In short: your choice of rum makes all the difference in your glass.
Which rums can you drink pure?
Aged rums from Barbados, Jamaica or the Dominican Republic, for example, are often smooth, complex and ideal to enjoy pure. They can easily compete with a good whisky or cognac in terms of depth.
How does rum taste compared to whisky or brandy?
Rum tends to be sweeter and rounder thanks to the sugar cane. Whisky can be malty, spicy or smoky, while brandy is more likely to have fruity, wine-like notes. A matter of taste, but rum often has a more tropical character.
What is the maturation process for rum?
Rum usually matures in ex-bourbon barrels. Due to the warm climate in the Caribbean, this is faster than for whisky in Scotland. As a result, an 8-year-old rum can already taste surprisingly intense.
What is the difference between pot still rum and column still rum?
- Pot still-rum is rich, powerful and complex because it is distilled in smaller batches.
- Column still-rum is lighter and cleaner, ideal for blending.
Many brands combine both styles to get a balanced profile.
What does "solera" or "solera system rum" mean on a rum bottle?
Solera System rum refers to a maturation method where young and old rums flow together. In a Solera System, barrels of different ages are stacked on top of each other, with the oldest rum sitting at the bottom. Bottles are filled from these lower barrels, and then the barrel is replenished with rum from the row above, and so on. The result is a blend of quite a few different ages that results in a flavourful, complex final product that is still consistent in quality, style and recognisability. Because the oldest barrels at the bottom are always diluted with younger rums, the final product in a properly functioning Solera system, after decades of production, basically still contains traces of the very first, oldest rum the process ever started with.
The year number on the bottle then often refers to the oldest rum in the blend, not the average age.
Is rum always made from sugar cane?
Yes, that is a must. Whether it is molasses or sugarcane juice, rum must always come from sugarcane. Other sugars (beet, palm, etc.) are officially outside the definition.
The base for a rum can usually be reduced to one of the following groups:
- Molasses (molasses, syrup): Molasses is fermented and distilled, after which the rum can be aged in barrels. Molasses is a by-product of sugar production and contains many sugars that are converted into alcohol and complex flavourings during fermentation.
- Suger Cane Juice : This rum is known for its natural, unadulterated taste of sugar cane. In this rum, the juice is directly fermented and then distilled.
- Spiced rum: Base rum to which spices and sometimes additional flavours are added during or after the distillation process.
- Sugar Cane Syrup: Sugar cane syrup is fermented and distilled. The use of sugar cane syrup gives the rum a more concentrated and pure sugar cane flavour.
- Sugar Cane Honey: This substance, also known as "miel de caña" in Spanish, is a thick, syrupy liquid obtained by boiling the juice of sugar cane until it thickens, but before it crystallises into sugar. This method is less common and results in a rum with a unique, rich flavour.
- Arranged rum: Base rum is mixed with various flavourings and left to macerate for some time. This gives the rum a distinct and often sweet profile.
What is molasses?
Molasses is a syrupy by-product of sugar refining. It is created when sugar cane or sugar beet is processed to produce sugar.
What is the difference between white and dark rum?
The difference between white and dark rums is mainly in the production methods and ageing times, resulting in different flavours, colours and uses. White rum is clear and translucent, has a mild and light flavour with subtle notes, and is often aged for a shorter time than dark rum, usually in stainless steel tanks or neutral barrels to preserve its colour. This rum type is popular in cocktails such as mojitos and daiquiris, where a subtle rum flavour is desired without affecting the colour of the drink.
Dark rum, on the other hand, is dark brown to almost black in colour, with a rich and full-bodied flavour that contains complex notes of caramel, vanilla and sometimes spices. This rum is aged longer in oak barrels, which contributes to its dark colour and rich flavour. Sometimes caramel is also added for extra colour and flavour. Dark rum is often used in cocktails where a stronger rum flavour is desired, such as in a rum old fashioned, or drunk pure as a sipping rum.
What is the history of rum?
Rum was first produced in the Caribbean in the 17th century, with the first documented production in Barbados around 1650. Production quickly spread to North America, especially to the colonies in New England, where rum became an important trade product.
Rum played a crucial role in the transatlantic slave trade, also known as the Triangular Trade. Slaves from Africa were brought to the Caribbean to work on sugar cane plantations, while sugar and rum were shipped to Europe and North America. Locals and workers often had access to the rum produced locally, making it a popular drink among the lower social classes. This gave rum a negative connotation and it was seen as the drink for the poor. Today, this image has completely changed is rum is a versatile and popular drink.
Why is rum so strongly associated with pirates?
In the 17th and 18th centuries, rum was the means of payment and exchange in the Caribbean. Sailors often received a ration of rum as part of their wages. No wonder pirates and rum have been inextricably linked ever since.
Where can I buy rum?
Basic rums like a brown Havana Club can be found in any shop or supermarket these days, but there is so much more! With over 1,000 rums in our range, Drankenshop Broekmans is the right place for all your rum needs, no matter what colour, flavour, profile, brand, country or price range you are looking for.
