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What does “rumbullion” mean?

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A great tempest.

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Sugarcane belongs to what genus?

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Saccharum

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What are the 3 priary flavor presentation styles of rum?

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  1. Light/Clean
  2. Medium
  3. Full-bodied/pungent style
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What is “Skimmings?”

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From from boiling cane juice during its refinement to sugar.

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How long is the fermentation of sugar cane normally?

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2 to 3 days.

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What is a Geographic Designation for Rum?

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A requirement that the rum be a product of the specified country.

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What is “Liming?”

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Derived from the term for the 18th century British sailors. A reference to relaxing which includes drinking rum with friends and sharing the day.

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Name 5 countries that produce a Full-Bodied/Pungent Rum?

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  1. Dominican Republic
  2. Guyana
  3. French Guyana
  4. Haiti
  5. Surinam
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When is the first mention of Sugarcane?

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4th century BC when it is mentioned during Alexander The Great’s invasion of India.

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What is Seco Herrano?

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A triple-distilled spirit similar to vodka from Panama.

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What are the 3 classifications of Rum?

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  1. Silver/White
  2. Amber/Gold
  3. Aged/Dark
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What are the four possible sources for the name given to Rum?

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  1. Derivation of Latin word saccharum
  2. Rombustion - strong liquid
  3. Rombullion - a great tempest
  4. Spanish word “Ron”
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What is Spiced Rum?

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A flavored rum crafted through the addition of spices such as vanilla.

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What are the 3 primary countries in North America that produce Rum?

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  1. United States
  2. Canada
  3. Mexico
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What is the general classification style of Overproofed Rum

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Silver/white rums

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What is Batavia Arrack?

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An aromatic rum with red rice included in fermentation.

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What was the first definition for Rum given?

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1909

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Name ten countries for rum production.

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Light: Barbados, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Trinadad, US Virgin Islands
Medium: Guadeloupe, Granada, Jamaica, Martinique
Full: DRC

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What is Melasse?

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Molasses

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What is the base for Rum production?

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Sugar cane

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What is the minimum bottling ABV for Flavored Rum?

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30 ABV

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What is Tuzemak?

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A spirit crafted from sugar beet in Czech Republic.

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Describe Rhum Agricole.

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Rum produced from freshly pressed sugar cane juice.

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What are the countries in South America that produce Rum?

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  1. Argentina
  2. Brazil
  3. Columbia
  4. Venezuela
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What is Matre Rhumier?
Master Distiller
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What effect does slow-working yeast have during fermentation?
More ester development creating a fuller-tasting rum.
27
Name four countries that produce medium rum?
1. Guadaloupe 2. Granada 3. Jamaica 4. Martinique
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What is Cachaca?
A spirit produced from sugar cane in Brazil.
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What are the six areas of aroma/flavor for rum?
1. Sugar cane 2. Sweet Aromatics 3. Fruit 4. Spice 5. Wood 6. Spirit notes
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Describe rum made from molasses.
A rum that can display the tastes of trace mineral and elements.
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What is Vesou?
Sugar cane juice
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The US TTB definition of flavored Rum is similar to the definition for what other Flavored Spirit?
Flavored Vodka
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What is Dunder?
Sugar cane residue from previous distillation.
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Rum may lose as much as what percentage of production in a year during Barrel Maturation?
10%
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What are the primary countries in Central America that produce Rum?
1. Guatemala 2. Panama 3. Nicaragua
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What is Rhum Vieux?
Rum aged for more than 3 years. Barrels must be less that 650 liters.
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What is the bottling proof for rum?
80 proof
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What is the general definition for rum?
Spirit distilled from fermented mash of sugar cane juice or molasses at less than 190 proof, optionally aged in wood, bottled at no less than 90 proof.
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What is Aguardiente de Cana?
Flavored and unflavored sugar cane based liquors produced in Mexico.
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What is the general proof for Overproofed Rum?
120 to 160 proof.
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How many countries produce rum?
Over 100
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What is vinasse?
Residue left after alcohol has been distilled from fermented wine.
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What type of yeasts do Light and Clean rums generally use?
Faster working yeasts.
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When and who introduced Sugar Cane to Europe?
Arabs after 636 AD.
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What is Arrak?
Aromatic rum w/ red rice included in the fermentation.
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Which is more efficient, Pot Stills or Column Stills?
Column Stills.
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What are the primary countries in Asia and the Pacific that produce rum?
Australia, Tahiti, Phillipines and Thaliland.
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What is Rhum Paille?
Straw-colored rum aged less than 3 years.
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What are the four sources of Flavor in Rum?
1. Sugar cane 2. Water 3. Yeast 4. Barrel Wood
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What does rombustion mean?
Strong liquid
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What is Charanda?
Flavored and unflavored sugar cane based liquors produced in Mexico.
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What was the first definition of Rum and who created it?
A spirit distilled direct from sugar cane products in sugar growing countries.
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How long is Rum normally aged?
At least 2 years.
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Name 5 countries that produce a Light and Clean Rum.
1. Puerto Rico 2. Barbados 3. Cuba 4. Trinada 5. US Virgin Islands
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What is Kobba Libre?
A spirit produced from sugar cane but not technically classified as a fum.
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What are the two types of rum produced around the world?
Agricole and Industriel
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What is Agricole?
This type of rum is produced exclusively from freshly pressed sugar cane juice.
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How long does Sugar cane take to mature?
Between 10 months and 2 years
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How is rum unlike most other distilled spirits?
It's crafted from a readily fermentable sugar source.
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What is Industriel?
This type of rum is crafted from Molasses.
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Which of the two types of Rum is the most predominant type to be produced around the world?
Industriel
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What is Molasses?
A by-product of the sugar manufacturing process.
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What percentage of sugar is Molasses?
55% by volume
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How long is Amber/Gold Rum aged minimally?
2 years
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How long are Aged/Dark rums most often aged?
5 to 7 years in barrels.
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When did British colonies establish sugar cane plantations as the foundation of their economic growth?
17th century
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In what year was the "Triangle Trade" practice abandoned?
1807
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Even though rum has been produced since the early 1600's, when did it get its first legal definition?
1909
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What is Bagasse?
A sugar cane stalk fiber after it has been crushed or pressed to remove the juice.
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What is Beer?
Fermented sugar cane juice.
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