Rum is an alcoholic spirit made from the distillation of Sugar Cane and its bi-products. It is made using two types of stills and can be processed following distillation in various ways resulting in several styles of Rum.

Fresh Sugar Cane: Some rums are made from the juice of pressed or crushed Sugar Cane. This is a popular method in former French Colonies producing Rhum Agricole, Martinique as an example.

Molasses: Most of the world's rum is produced using Molasses, the bi-product of making crystallised sugar.

Cane Syrup: This is the concentrated sugar syrup, also known as Sugar Cane Honey. Stills: Rum can be made using either Column or Pot Stills, and in many cases is in fact a blend of both types as distillers look for a balance in flavours.

Rum has several styles, including White, Gold, Dark, Spiced and Aged Rums. White Rum: Often made from a blend of rums which have not been aged, whilst the premium offerings will age for 1 year or more before carbon-filtering back to clear. This style offers the freshest example of rum and is often chosen for cocktails such as Mojitos.

Gold Rum: This style of Rum is aged in barrel, giving it a golden appearance. Made using a blend of ages Gold Rums are often medium bodied.

Dark Rum: Much like Gold Rum, this is a style that is often aged in barrels. However, this rum is often given its dark appearance by the addition of caramel colouring before bottling. Often used for drinking with mixers, or in baking.

Aged Rums: Many rums are aged in oak barrels for years, and extended contact often results in increased smoothness, richness and subtle flavours. Often this style of rum is compared to Cognac or Premium Whiskies.