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The origin of the word rum is a slight mystery, there have been several theories put forth over the years, it is thought to have derived from the word rumbullion meaning "a great tumult or uproar". Another theory is the name comes from a large drinking glass that was used by Dutch seamen back in the 17th century known as rummers, from the Dutch word roemer.
While other postulates include contractions of the words saccharum, which basically means sugar in latin, or arôme which is french for aroma. Regardless of the actual source, the name had come into common use by the mid 1600's when the Court of Massachusetts past the law making it illegal to sell any kind of strong liquor.
Rum is a distilled drink made from sugarcane by-products such as molasses and sugarcane juice by a process of fermentation and distillation. The result, a clear liquid, is then placed aged in oak and other casks. While there are rum distillation plants all around the world such as Australia, India, Reunion Island, the most rum is produced in and around the Caribbean and South America
Rum is made in a variety of different styles. Light rums are usually used in mixed drinks(such as cocktails), while golden and darker rums are appropriate for use in cooking but could also be used to makes cocktails. The premium grade rums that are made today are slightly different, they are made to be consumed neat or on the rocks.
There are many varieties of Rum listed below are some of the most popular rums in the world
Cachaca
Cachaca is made from raw sugar cane and the major difference is that the lighter rums are more commonly made from whats known as molasses, (A thick syrup produced in refining raw sugar and ranging from light to dark brown in color) this is a by-product from boiling the cane juice to extract as much sugar as possible. It is made from fresh sugarcane juice that is fermented and distilled.
Cachaça is Brazils national spirit and the key ingredient in the classic cocktail caipirinha, the history of Cachaça goes back nearly 5 centuries when plantation owners began serving Cachaca to their slaves after seeing that it increased their vigor. Over the next lot of years better Cachaças were being distilled and soon people started drinking it in colonial Brazil while having dinner at home. Shortly after this slavery was banned in 1888, when Brazil was declared a modern Republic.
Bacardi
Bacardi was founded in Cuba, during an era when most of its population was illiterate. During this time emblems were used to identify the different liquors. Bats were identified closely with rum, this was because during the night the berry-eating bats would crawl their way into the vats, drink the fermenting rum and would be found drowned in the morning. The first thing the rum workers would do at the start of the working day would be to fish the dead bats out of the rum containers
Bacardi Silver 
Bacardi Silver(Superior) is the world's greatest rum product, bacardi silver, the heart and soul of the Bacardi empire a high-quality and sociable liquor made with the passion of almost 150 year of rum distillionation know how. Bacardi Silver is the corner stone of Bacardi's authenticity, origin and craft, it has carried the Bacardi Bat as its symbol since 1862.
Bacardi Gold
Bacardi Gold rum is a very distinctive, smooth, and mellow golden rum that has a unique flavour combined with some classic Bacardi quality. It is just the very best Bacardi rum for those who enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, good fun and good times that comes from being with friends and family and mixing it with cola or with juices gives it that special Caribbean feeling.
Bacardi Limon
Bacardi Limon rum is the original modern icon from Bacardi. It’s chic, innovative, and desirable. Bacardi has crafted Limon to reflect the long-standing tradition of drinking Bacardi rums on the rocks with a squeeze of fresh lime. Limon is for those who are always on the go and enjoy a busy social life, such consumers who appreciate and demand only the highest quality products that have a slick appearance and sharp taste that complement the way they live their lives
Bacardi 151
Bacardi 151 is an exceptionally high-proof rum. The 151-proof liquor is approximately 75.5% alcohol by volume, it is also referred to as "overproof rum" because of the high level of alcohol. Bacardi 151 is notable for being one of the strongest liquors in the world the only liquor that would be stronger is everclear which is between 95 - 100% alcohol.
As with all drinks of this strength, consuming the rum straight is not recommended, rather, it is typically used as an ingredient in cocktails.
Bacardi 151 is extremely flammable and is the key ingredient in many flaming drinks.
An infamous drink using Bacardi 151 is the "Flaming Dr. Pepper", which is said to taste just like the Dr Pepper drink despite being completely made of alcohol. This drink calls for the lighting of the highly-flammable Bacardi and as such has been banned as excessively dangerous from alot of bars and restaurants.
Havana Club 
Havana Club is a brand of rum, made in Santa Cruz del Norte, Cuba. The brand was established by José Arechabala in 1878 and was nationalized after the Cuban Revolution in 1959. Since 1993 it has been produced by Havana Club International, a 50:50 joint venture between Pernod Ricard and the Cuban government.
Dark Rum
The type of rum depends on whether or not the producer uses fresh cane juices or molasses for the fermenting process. Almost all rum produced today is aged in oak barrels that once held whiskey or bourbon which is where the dark color of rum is developed - the longer it is in the barrel the darker it will become. Although some rum is bottled fresh most is aged for a least a year, then blended before it's bottled which produces a smooth taste. Rum fresh from the still tends to have a harsher taste not recommended for the novice. After the bottling process is complete the aging process is over. Don't think because your father has a bottle from the '60s that it will taste any better than one right off the supermarket shelves and don't let the sweet taste and the pineapple tidbits fool you, rum can vary in strength from 80 to 150 proof.
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