Where Does Spiced Rum Originate from?

The first distillation of rum in the Caribbean took place on the sugarcane plantations there in the 17th century. Plantation slaves discovered that molasses, a by-product of the sugar refining process, could be fermented into alcohol.

Where does Spiced Rum come from?

Spiced Rum is created from the juice of the sugar cane being squeezed to create a bi-product called molasses, which is then fermented by adding water and yeast before being distilled. It is then left to mature in wood or oak barrels and then mixed with a secret blend of herbs and spices.

Who invented spiced rum?

It's likely that when The Captain Morgan Rum company started offering spiced rum in the US in 1984 that marked a poignant moment for spiced rum.

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