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How Is Rum Made And What Is Jolly Roger Rum?

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Jolly roger rum Rum is usually made in sugarcane-producing countries and is used in cocktails and different cooking recipes. It has a unique flavour and aroma. Rum is a clear liquid made by distilling sugarcane juice and sugarcane molasses.  Rum made from sugarcane juice presents an earthy, grassy and mineral flavour while rum made from sugarcane molasses presents floral and spicy notes balanced with some sweetness. Some spices and caramel can be added to rum to get the desired flavour. One type of rum is the Jolly Roger rum which is a blend of matured special spirits.  Production process Rum is produced just like other distilled spirits through the process of fermentation, distillation and ageing. The molasses are mixed with water and sugarcane juice though most rums are made only from the sugarcane molasses. Sugarcane molasses are a by-product of the sugar industry and have a dark colouration. Some nutrients like salt can be added to the mixture. This mixture is called ‘Must’. The ‘