the quantity of aroma compounds that light
rum has. Finally they’re aged in used
American whiskey casks, where they get most
of their color. Caramel can be added to deepen
the color and flavor, a procedure that seems
appropriate since rum is made from sugar in
the first place.
Rums as Ingredients Rums are delicious on
their own, but it’s their aptitude for other
foods that accounts for much of their
popularity. Light rums go well with tart-sweet
fruits and are the base for a number of tropical
cocktails, including piña coladas and
daiquiris. Medium and dark rums are a useful
ingredient in sweets of all kinds thanks to
their full caramel flavor.
Vodkas Vodka was first distilled in Russia in
medieval times and for medical purposes, and
became a popular drink in the 16th century.
Its name means “little water.” It has
traditionally been made from the cheapest