Do you know what kinds of Roma exist?

The culture of drinking for everyone has its own definition, but competent professional sommeliers and cavists understand the strong drinks thoroughly, they can distinguish a surrogate from quality alcohol only by looking at it, and a refined sense of smell allows you to unravel the mystery of the best beverages that dander the mind and relax the body. There is a huge amount of various alcoholic drinks, many of which were once typical for a particular country and its inhabitants.

With the development of international relations, different goods began to spread to all the larger territories, including alcohol. So people from all over the world learned what French cognac, Scotch whiskey and Cuban rum are. It is not possible to determine the nationality of this drink reliably. Different types of rum are in many countries, but the most popular drink is produced in the states located in the Caribbean Sea (Haiti, Barbados, Dominican Republic, Cuba).

Is rum a noble drink?

Now rum is on the list of the five most popular strong drinks, among which there are vodka, whiskey, brandy and gin. In most people, he is not associated with noble lords, savoring alcohol, but, first of all, with robbers and pirates. This is not surprising, because initially different types of rum were popular among sailors. The fortress and cheapness of the drink contributed to its spread and on land. The geography of popularity expanded, as a result of which the rum won many admirers around the world.

And if initially this drink did not differ either in purity or flavor, now it boasts a large assortment, the types of rum directly depend on the methods of its production, on the presence of various additives in the composition and the technology by which it is made. But despite the wide spread, very few people know how to actually drink "pirate fire water," what differences in its different forms and why a light rum is no worse than dark.

What kinds are there?

So what is the difference between rum? Species, photos of which are in the picture, are the most popular varieties in the whole world. But there are many more, although in fact this drink can be divided into three main types:

• white;
• golden;
• Dark (or, as it is also called, black).

The technology of preparation of a drink can be industrial or agricultural. And although in the opinion of the philistine "industrial production" means ubiquitous computerization and the use of cutting-edge technologies, in fact, even in the conditions of factories for the manufacture of rum, the human hand is applied.

All varieties are made from sugar cane. At enterprises, the selection of raw materials is given very important attention. To produce the drink selected the best stalks of sugar cane, mercilessly discarded excessively dry, unripe or rotten plants. The next stage of production involves a thorough grinding and extraction of juice from the resulting mass. At the enterprise juice after its condensation by a method of cooking slightly crystallize, and the sugar thus received is cleaned, leaving only a dense treacle, which is then driven through a special copper alembic. The output is very strong (up to 80 degrees) alcohol, it is bred and get rum.

Even during the process of fermentation of reed strips, special substances are added to the mass, which accelerate the processes of fermentation, and sometimes various flavors.

The agricultural rum is twice run through the distiller, while the sugar crystals are not removed from the molasses, no impurities are added to it, and the output is just a real strong drink that has gained popularity all over the world.

What is the difference between light rum and dark?

All alcohol obtained from cane juice, after distillation is white. But already the further process of its endurance and gives the chance to taste for connoisseurs different kinds of rum. In order to add to it the notes of the woody aftertaste, it is insisted in oak barrels, which give the color and aroma. The longer the rum is in the barrel, the more saturated the flavor is. So, the "young" drink ripens for several months, but it is not in oak, but in a metal barrel of special stainless metal. The "light" rum is insisted on for a longer period (2-3 years), and the "old" is forced to stay in the cellars for more than three years, during which time it acquires its unrivaled aroma and rich amber hue.

The alcohol obtained after the distillation of cane juice has a very high degree, but the traditional strength of rum is 40 degrees. Reduce the "burning" of the drink by its dilution. For this use water, but only the highest quality, clean, transparent as a tear.

Is white rum a bad thing?

White rum in our country is considered undeservedly not good enough. However, this opinion is erroneous and biased. It is this variety that, due to its purity, has the lightest taste. White rum is drunk undiluted, enjoying its softness.

For those who prefer mixes, they are suitable for compiling white rum species. Drinks on its basis do not burn the throat and do not give the taste of notes, characteristic alcohol, aged in oak barrels. Classic cocktails based on white rum - "Bakardi", "Punch Planter", "Free Cuba".

How to buy the "right" rum?

Increasing popularity of the drink leads to the fact that it is very easy to find counterfeit and low-quality alcohol samples on the market. It is important to understand that the specificity of its production does not differ cheaply. Therefore, rum can not cost a penny. At the same time, its white grade is slightly cheaper than gold or dark, because it does not need long exposure, but the difference in price is insignificant. The most popular types of white rum are Bacardi, Cruzan, Ronrico, Havana Club and Malibu.

The dark, sustained in barrels quite a long period, is even more in demand among buyers. It is distinguished by a high content of alcohol (its strength is from 44 to 50 degrees). First of all, it's the famous Capitan Morgan, Lamb's, Cruzan, and even more crazy - Wood's Navy, its turns reach 57 degrees, which makes it truly a devilish swill.

Popular brands

The manufacturers of Roma presented above are among the most popular in the world. But this does not mean that lesser known ones should not inspire confidence or are less popular among true connoisseurs. Small businesses occasionally produce very limited quantities of rum, bottles of which take an honorable place in the most expensive alcohol collections.

One of the famous manufacturers is the company Bacardi. This brand has existed for more than a hundred years, during which many unique recipes have been developed, for which rum Bacardi is made. Types of this drink is for every taste: from an easily golden or white rum of a 35-40 degree fortress to an incredible Bacardi 151, which has 75 turns of alcohol.

The huge scale of production, the sale of more than 200 million bottles of Roma annually - this is a sign of success and high quality of the brand, because the company makes its drink according to proven recipes.