Gold / Dark / Aged Rum

Immediately after distillation, rum is colorless. It begins to acquire color when placed in an aging barrel. The longer the time, the darker the color. Gold rum has a light color because relatively limited aging years. Despite the "restrained" maturation, notes of vanilla, caramel and nuts are evident in this type of rum.

Golden rum and black rum are two types of aged rum. Black rum is darker in color than gold due to longer aging and the possible addition of molasses or caramel. Thus, black rum is more robust in the mouth and more generous in the nose.

After distillation is complete, rum is transfered into wooden aging barrels. These barrels may not have undergone any treatment. However, they may have been used in the past to store wine or have been charred. Depending on the type of barrel and the time rum stays in it, the spirit acquires a distinct character.

Labels bearing the names Angostura, Bacardi, Diplomatico, Don Papa, Havana Club, Pampero and Plantation (now Planteray, from early 2024) are certainly popular.

Aging makes rum more full-bodied. It also enriches it with elements of spices, forest fruits, caramel, mushrooms and tobacco. In general, aging is responsible for a more robust rum “direction”.

A white rum is ideal for all these cool cocktails, which mark our beautiful summer moments. A lightly aged rum, such as Bacardi Carta Oro or The Demon’s Share 3 Y.O, can highlight them. However, the character pluralism of a deeper aged rum, such as Matusalem Gran Reserva 15 Y.O, will be more easily revealed when enjoyed neat or with some ice.

Aged rum is best enjoyed at room temperature, although it can be slightly chilled with an ice cube. Of course, the aging degree of the spirit and the preferences of each consumer are important.