Light rum: young, clear, mild flavor. For cocktails
Gold rum: longer aged, wood barrels, complex flavors, hints of caramel/vanilla. Bold cocktail choice.
Dark rum: long aging, charred barrels, rich color, deep flavors, molasses, spices, hint of smoke. Sipping & strong cocktails.
Spiced rum: infused with spices, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, clove. Aromatic, sweet; used in cocktails like spiced rum and cola.
Flavored rum: infused with natural/artificial flavors—coconut, pineapple, banana, etc. Adds distinct flavors to cocktails.
Aged rum: crafted meticulously, quality ingredients, longer aging. Smooth, complex; fruity to oaky flavors. Best neat/on rocks for intricate taste.
Overproof rum: >50% ABV, intense flavors. Ideal for strong cocktails.
Rhum agricole: from sugarcane juice, French Caribbean. Grassy, vegetal flavor. Cocktails or neat.