List of rum producers

Rum is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from sugarcane byproducts, such as molasses, or directly from sugarcane juice, by a process of fermentation and distillation. The distillate, a clear liquid, is then usually aged in oak barrels. This list includes notable companies that produce, or have produced, rum.

Rum production

Rum production varies from one country to another and does not have a single method of production. The process involves the fermentation of sugarcane juice or molasses, which is then distilled to produce a spirit. The spirit is then aged in barrels, often made of oak, to develop its flavor.

List of rum producers

Caribbean

The Caribbean is the world's largest rum-producing region. Notable producers include:

• Bacardi: A family-controlled spirits company, best known as a producer of rums, including Bacardi Superior and Bacardi 151.
• Appleton Estate: A sugar estate and distillery in Jamaica that has been handcrafting rums since 1749.
• Mount Gay: A rum producer from Barbados, claimed to be the oldest existing rum company in the world.

Central America

Central America also has a strong tradition of rum production, particularly in countries like Guatemala and Nicaragua.

• Ron Zacapa: A premium rum produced in Guatemala. It is made using the concentrated first press of sugar cane, known as "virgin sugar cane honey".
• Flor de Caña: A brand of rum distributed by Compañía Licorera de Nicaragua. It is made using a slow-aged process.

South America

South America, particularly Guyana and Venezuela, is known for its rich, dark rums.

• Diplomatico: A Venezuelan rum distillery. The rums are distilled in copper pot stills and aged in oak barrels.
• El Dorado (rum): A range of premium rums from Demerara Distillers in Guyana.

North America

In North America, particularly in the United States, there are several rum producers.

• Bayou Rum: Handcrafted in Louisiana, it is the largest privately-owned rum distillery in the USA.
• Privateer Rum: A true American rum, hand made in Ipswich, Massachusetts.

See also

• Rum-running
• Rum cocktail
• Rum ration

References

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