10 Interesting Facts About Rum And Its Origin History

The first rum distillation took place in the Caribbean in the 1620s, rum is oldest alcohol to be manufactured and distilled.

In 18th century, people used rum to wash their hairs as they believed that it made their hairs cleaner and thicker.

In 2019, Paul Jackson, the writer and editor of World Rum Guide declared 2nd Saturday of July as the World Rum Day.

Casa Bacardi located at Puerto Rico is a largest rum distillery in the world because of its huge sugarcane output in the area

Rum is the alcoholic distillate from the fermentation of cane juice and molasses, it has a characteristic taste and aroma.

With just 70 calories per shot makes rum a perfect drink for health conscious, it contains very less cholesterol and sodium.

At 90% ABV, Suriname's Mariënburg rum currently holds the honour of being the world's strongest commercially available rum.

In the 18th century, rum was used as currency and was given to the sailors as a part of their benefits package.

Originated in 1705, Mount Gay is an oldest brand of rum, which and is still distilled in the Barbados till today.

Germany and Denmark has a tradition of producing fruit flavoured rum, it is known as the "rumtopf".

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