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ADV Somm 2022: Service + Tasting > Rum/Rhum & Sugarcane Beverages > Flashcards

Rum/Rhum & Sugarcane Beverages Flashcards

1
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Suggest a White Rum. And another… and another.

A

Diplomatico Blanco
Flor de Cana Extra Dry
Bacardi Superior
Don Q Cristal
Cruzan Estate Light

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What is a Gold Rum? Suggest a few.

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A rum that’s been aged in barrel, taking on color and deeper caramel, vanilla, almond and citrus flavors.

Appleton Special
Brugal Anejo
El Dorado 5
Mount Gay Eclipse

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What is a Dark Rum? Give some examples.

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The word “dark” doesn’t carry a lot of meaning, but is generally used to differentiate an aged rum that’s spent more time in barrel.
Cruzan Estate Dark, Flor de Cana 5 Black Label

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What is a Black Rum? Give some examples.

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Popular to British territories such as Bermuda, Jamaica, Guyana, Virgin Islands.
These rums offer rich molasses and caramel flavors and are often raised in heavier charred barrels.

Cruzan Black Strap, Gosling’s Black Seal

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5
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Give an example of a Navy Rum?

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Pusser’s

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Suggest a premium rum? With age statement?

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In general: Diplomatico Exclusiva Reserva, Mount Gay Extra Old

With age statement: Bacardi 8, Flor de Cana 18

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Do vintage rums exist?

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Yes, rare but likely to come from French territories. Examples would include:
Rhum J.M. 1997
Plantation Venezuela 1992
Foursquare Rum Distillery 1998

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Suggest an overproof rum?

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Bacardi 151
Cruzan 151
Wray and Nephew White Overproof 126

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What is Rhum Agricole?

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Agricole is fermented and distilled from pure sugar cane juice, a style made principally in the French territories of the Caribbean. It is distilled to a slightly lower ABV than what’s typical for molasses-based Rums, allowing the grassy funky flavors to shine through

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Give some examples of Rhum Agricole.

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Clement Blanc
Rhum J.M. Agricole Blanc

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What qualifies as “Rhum Vieux”? Give some examples.

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A Rhum Agricole that’s been aged at least 3 years in barrel.

Clement 10 Years Vieux Rhum
Rhum J.M. VO

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What is Cachaca? Give some examples.

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A Brazilian spirit made from fresh sugarcane juice, often bottled with little or no aging in barrel. Best enjoyed in a caipirinha.

Cabana, Cachaca 51

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What is the most traditional way to enjoy Rhum Agricole in a cocktail?

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‘Ti Punch (petit punch)
National cocktail of Martinique and Guadeloupe. Traditionally built in the glass - squeeze half a lime, add 1 or 2 bar spoons of syrup, and 2 ounces of Rhum Agricole.. stir. Forgoing the ice is tradition, but… we like ice.

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14
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What is cocktail is Cachaca most strongly associated with?

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Caipirinha
Basically like a daiquiri, but make it Brazilian. Quarter a lime, put in glass with 2 teaspoons of sugar. Muddle until well juiced. Add cachaca and ice.
Stir to mix and garnish with a lime wedge.

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15
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Suggest a Spiced Rum? And another… and another.

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Captain Morgan
Sailor Jerry’s
Foursquare

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Suggest a classic rum cocktail. And another.. and another.

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Dark n Stormy
Mai Tai
Daiquiri
Planter’s Punch

17
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Suggest a tiki drink.

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Painkiller
Jungle Bird
Salty Bird
Singapore Sling
Fog Cutter

18
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Suggest a Rum from the Barbados.

A

Mount Gay
Foursquare
Bumbu

19
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Suggest a rum from Cuba?

A

Havana Club

20
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Suggest a rum from Jamaica?

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Appleton
Wray and Nephew
Myer’s

21
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Suggest a rum from Martinique?

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Rhum J.M.
Clement

22
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Where is Captain Morgan from?

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the US Virgin Islands
originated in Jamaica, but no longer made there

23
Q

Flor de Cana is from ____?

A

Nicaragua

24
Q

Gosling’s rum is from ______?

A

Bermuda

25
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Where is El Dorado rum from?

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Guyana

26
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Suggest a Mexican rum?

A

Paranubes Oaxacan Rum, hit the U.S. market in 2017. It’s made with 100 percent fresh sugarcane juice akin to how rhum agricole is made in Martinique, and it’s full of fresh tropical fruit aromas. It’s also somehow both savory and sweet. The distinguished flavor stands out in any rum cocktail.

27
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What is Paranubes?

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Oaxacan Rum, hit the U.S. market in 2017. It’s made with 100 percent fresh sugarcane juice akin to how rhum agricole is made in Martinique, and it’s full of fresh tropical fruit aromas. It’s also somehow both savory and sweet. The distinguished flavor stands out in any rum cocktail.

28
Q

Where is Bacardi from?

A

Puerto Rico

29
Q

Rhum Barbancourt - where is it from?

A

Haiti

30
Q

Ron Zacapa is made in?

A

Guatemala

31
Q

Ron Abuelo is from _____?

A

Panama

32
Q

Diplomatico is from ______?

A

Venezuela

ADV Somm 2022: Service + Tasting (20 decks)

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