This document provides information about rum, including its production process and different types. Rum is distilled from fermented molasses, a byproduct of sugar cane processing. There are two main classifications - Jamaican and lighter Puerto Rican/Cuban styles. Jamaican rum is rich and full-bodied, often aged for years in oak. Puerto Rican and Cuban rums are drier and lighter. Demerara rum from Guyana is similar to Jamaican but less intense. The document also lists some popular rum brands from Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and Guyana.

1. RumRum
Rum is an alcoholic beverage distilledRum is an alcoholic beverage distilled
from the fermented by-products of sugarfrom the fermented by-products of sugar
cane i.e Molassescane i.e Molasses

2. MolassesMolasses

3. History of RumHistory of Rum
The origin of the word ‘Rum’ is unknownThe origin of the word ‘Rum’ is unknown
it is a shortened form of the wordit is a shortened form of the word
‘Rumbullion’ which is West Indian word to‘Rumbullion’ which is West Indian word to
fight or scuffle or “Saccharum” Latin wordfight or scuffle or “Saccharum” Latin word
for sugar.for sugar.
The Spanish word for rum is ‘Ron’ theThe Spanish word for rum is ‘Ron’ the
French call it ‘Rhum’.French call it ‘Rhum’.

5. Nick Names of RumNick Names of Rum
It was the fiery nature of rum led to nickIt was the fiery nature of rum led to nick
name like “ Kill- Devil”.name like “ Kill- Devil”.
It is also known as Nelson Blood.It is also known as Nelson Blood.

7. Production ProcessProduction Process
 Sugarcane is boiled to make thick sugar syrupSugarcane is boiled to make thick sugar syrup
 Centrifuge for formation of sugar crystals.Centrifuge for formation of sugar crystals.
 Residue is known as molasses.Residue is known as molasses.
 The molasses is re-boiled, mixed with water andThe molasses is re-boiled, mixed with water and
yeast,yeast,
 FermentationFermentation
 DistillationDistillation
 AgeingAgeing

8. Types of RumTypes of Rum
 Types Of Rum- Rum falls into two mainTypes Of Rum- Rum falls into two main
classification:classification:
 Jamaican rumJamaican rum is characteristically rich and full-is characteristically rich and full-
bodied.bodied. Jamaican Rum is dark. It gets most of itsJamaican Rum is dark. It gets most of its
color from added molasses not from the caskcolor from added molasses not from the cask
and aged in oak casks for a minimum of fiveand aged in oak casks for a minimum of five
years. These areyears. These are produced in theproduced in the EnglishEnglish
speaking countries such as Jamaica,speaking countries such as Jamaica,
British Guyana, Haiti, U.S.A., &British Guyana, Haiti, U.S.A., &
Barbados. Indian rums are also similar toBarbados. Indian rums are also similar to
this full-bodied rumthis full-bodied rum

10. Cont..Cont..
Puerto Rican & CubanPuerto Rican & Cuban rums are dry,rums are dry,
crispy & light bodied. Rums are distilled atcrispy & light bodied. Rums are distilled at
high proof, to give the brand lightness andhigh proof, to give the brand lightness and
dryness. These are produced in thedryness. These are produced in the
Spanish speaking countries such asSpanish speaking countries such as
Puerto Rico, Cuba, the Virgin Islands,Puerto Rico, Cuba, the Virgin Islands,
Trinidad, Venezuela & Mexico;Trinidad, Venezuela & Mexico;

12. Cont..Cont..
 DemeraraDemerara rums are distilled in British Guyana,rums are distilled in British Guyana,
South America, from molasses, which areSouth America, from molasses, which are
obtained from the sugarcane, which is grownobtained from the sugarcane, which is grown
along the Demerara River. They are rich fullalong the Demerara River. They are rich full
bodied rum like those produced in Jamaica, butbodied rum like those produced in Jamaica, but
are not as pungent or flavourful as Jamaicanare not as pungent or flavourful as Jamaican
and are darker in colour.and are darker in colour. This rum is very high inThis rum is very high in
alcohol content (151 proof) and is used to makealcohol content (151 proof) and is used to make
a cocktail called Zombie.a cocktail called Zombie.

VirginVirgin Islands Rum is usually dry, light bodiedIslands Rum is usually dry, light bodied
rum close to Puerto Rican rumrum close to Puerto Rican rum


14. Cont..Cont..
 Martinique and HaitianMartinique and Haitian rum are rums distilledrum are rums distilled
from the juice of the sugarcane rather than fromfrom the juice of the sugarcane rather than from
the molasses. The juice is concentrated, distilledthe molasses. The juice is concentrated, distilled
and aged leaving a medium bodies spirit.and aged leaving a medium bodies spirit.
 BataviaBatavia is unique aromatic rum made fromis unique aromatic rum made from
Javanese red rice. Small rice cakes are madeJavanese red rice. Small rice cakes are made
and put into molasses to ferment naturally.and put into molasses to ferment naturally.

15. Brand NamesBrand Names
Jamaican RumJamaican Rum
AppletonAppleton
Sea PiratesSea Pirates
MyersMyers

16. Puerto RiconPuerto Ricon
Don QuixoteDon Quixote
Ron BacardiRon Bacardi
Ron RicoRon Rico
Ron MeritoRon Merito

17. Demerara RumDemerara Rum
Lemon HartLemon Hart