Rum Liqueur

Rum liqueur and spiced rum is a liqueur with a principal flavor of spices. Many different types of spices can be used. Liqueurs are popular with many people as they have a lower alcohol by volume than liquors and are sweet to the taste.

They are often referred to as the candy of alcohol.

It is not aged but is ready to drink within a short period of time of distillation. Due to the cost of the ingredients and distillation liqueurs are more expensive than beer, wine and liquors.

They are high-alcohol, high-sugar beverages with added flavorings usually derived from herbs, fruits, or nuts.

They are distinct from flavored liquors, fruit brandy, and eau de vie, which contain no sugar.

Most range between 15% and 55% alcohol by volume.

They are often consumed straight as an aperitif, over ice and in mixed drinks.

Favourites

Rhubarb rum, St Lucian rum and rhubarb.

Koku Kanu, Jamaican rum and coconut.

Sailor Jerry, Virgin Island rum and spices.

Four Square, Barbados rum with herbs and spices.

Green Island, Green Island rum and spices.

St Aubin Vanilla Rum Agricole 50d, Mauritius rum and natural vanilla.

Clement Shrubb Creole Rum Liqueur, Rum, sugar cane syrup and orange peel.