So what is rum? Well, rum is a distilled alcoholic beverage that is made from sugarcane by-products such as molasses, and sugarcane juice, and is usually aged in oak barrels. The origins of rum can be traced back to the Caribbean islands, where it was first produced by slaves in the 17th century. What many do not know is that the distillation process and aging in the oak barrels give the rum its characteristic amber color and rich complex flavor.
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