Full Description
The world has fallen in love all over again with rum. Now among the world's top four spirits, rum sales continue to increase steadily. Its popularity notwithstanding, this is the first full-color reference book to detail the history, various production processes, and manifestations of rum.Prolific spirits expert Dave Broom explores the complex and colorful history of rum from its beginnings among slaves in the Caribbean. He probes the intricacies of pure rum by the island or country in which each variety was first made, illuminating the role of microclimate and slightly distinct production techniques in determining style and flavor.After a section examining the multitude of blended and spiced rums on the market, Broom offers the reader detailed instructions on achieving the greatest possible appreciation of the rum-drinking experience. The book also includes a complete A-Z directory of rum distilleries and societies worldwide. Illustrated with specially commissioned art shot on site in the Caribbean, Rum is the ultimate resource for the professional or armchair connoisseur of any strain of this fascinating product.
Contents
Introduction 6 History of Rum 8 How Rum is Made 32 Pure Rums 60 Cuba Jamaica Dominican Republic/Haiti Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Guyana Martinique Guadeloupe Barbados St. Lucia Trinidad Other Caribbean Islands South America International Rums 114 How to Enjoy Rum 124 Directory: A-Z of Distilleries 134 Appendices Bibliography 170 Index 172
