Rum

Alcoholic IngredientAllergen: AlcoholMolassesCaramelVanillaOakWarm-spiceSweet

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 231
Protein (g): 0
Fat (g): 0
Carbs (g): 0
Fiber (g): —
Sodium (mg): 1

Calories come almost entirely from alcohol; carbs, fat, and protein are negligible in standard 80-proof rum.

Storage

Room temp: up to 3650 days
Refrigerated: up to 0 days
Frozen: up to 0 days

Rum is a distilled spirit from sugarcane byproducts or juice, ranging from clear to deep amber with a light, slick body. Flavors span molasses, caramel, vanilla, and warm spice, and it integrates smoothly into cocktails, flambé sauces, and baking syrups. Common styles include white, gold, dark, overproof, and spiced bottlings.

Originating in the Caribbean in the 17th century, rum spread through the Americas and maritime trade. Producers ferment molasses or fresh cane juice and distill in pot or column stills, often aging in oak barrels that shape color and flavor.