Tallink Silja Line Spirits, Wine and Tobacco pricelist Valid until 12/2022

SPIRITS
Rum
“Rum is tonic that clarifies the vision, and sets things in true
perspective.” – Brian D´Ambrosio
Rum is a destilled alcoholic drink made by fermenting then
distilling sugarcane molasses or sugarcane juice. The distillate,
a clear liquid, is usually aged in oak barrels. Most rums are
produced in Caribbean and American countries, but also in other
sugar producing countries, such as the Philippines and India.
The history of rum dates back to 17th century, when Caribbean
sugar farmers had a serious industrial waste problem. These
planters produced sugar by crushing sugar cane, boiling the
resulting juices, and then leaving the boiled syrup to cure in
clay pots. A viscous liquid would seep out of the pots, and sugar
would be left behind. That liquid was molasses. Luckily for the
planters, someone eventually figured out a use for this molasses.
By mixing it with the liquid skimmed off of cane juice during
its initial boiling and fermenting it, one created a serviceable
starting point for distillation. And although the exact etymology
is still murky, the liquor this process yielded became known as
rum.
Rums are produced in various grades. Light rums are commonly
used in cocktails, whereas ”golden” and ”dark” rums were
typically consumed straight or neat, iced (”on the rocks”), or
used for cooking, but are now commonly consumed with mixers.
Premium rums are made to be consumed either straight or iced.
53 Alcohol may be harmful to your health!