Rum

Rum is a highly diverse spirit distilled from sugarcane, using either fresh cane juice or molasses. Because of this, its flavors vary wildly across the category. You can expect anything from light, crisp white rums with clean, grassy notes, to golden and dark rums rich with caramel, vanilla, and warm baking spices from their time in oak barrels.

To find your style, look at the label for clues about origin and production. Spanish-style "ron" is typically light and smooth, English-style "rum" is rich and full-bodied, and French-style "rhum" made from fresh juice is earthy and herbal. Light rums are perfect for clean, refreshing cocktails like a Mojito. Richer, aged rums are best enjoyed sipped neat, over ice, or paired with dark chocolate after a meal.