Rum 101: what is dark rum?

July 17, 10:13 AMRum ExaminerRobert A. & Robert V. Burr

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Dark rums are often matured in oak barrels for two or more years to develop rich flavors and hues of mahogany, copper and caramel.

Flor de Caña 7 dark rum
from Nicaragua.
Photo by Robert Burr.

The ambiguous category of dark rum is often assigned to a range of rums that are not clear, from light golden amber to black, as well as rums that are well aged.

Dark rums are often aged in oak barrels for extended periods. When used in cocktail recipes, the robust rums offer a contrast of more flavorful profiles compared to white rums and overproof rums.

Examples of dark rums include Cruzan Estate Dark, Bacardi Select, Flor de Caña 5 Black Label, Barbancourt 3 Star, Diplomatico Anejo, Angostura Dark 5, Angostura 1919, Appleton V/X, Barcelo Dorado, Cockspur 5, El Dorado 5, Matusalem Classico, Mount Gay Eclipse and Santa Teresa Selecto.

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