Rums

TaTasting plates of rum

^{Sample of four rums (2cl each). Tasting includes also water, chocolate and commentation of sommelier.}

Rare rums from a family collection

^{Gotfathers of current rum were already known in their authentic land - Southeast Asia. In the 8th century, the sugar cane was exported by Arabian to Spain. Spanish discoverers brought the sugar cane to the New World, as one of the first increase ever. Probably, the were planters who first made a distilate from molasses, which is a trash product in sugar making process. Lately, that product was get off dirtiness by stilling and concentration - arum was alife}

"Spanish type rums"

^{Christopher Columbus discovered the American continent in 1492 and established the first places and offices on the slands of Cuba and Hispaniola. From there, the discoveries headed to other areas that were later controlled by the paniards. At first, they used the discovered areas differently than to build sugar (and rum) production infrastructure. Many came to this much later and today the production of rum in these areas has its specifics.}

^{The most important areas are Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela or Guatemala. We should also not forget the volcanic subsoil of Central America or coffee full of Colombia or Mexico, as a large storehouse of sugar cane. Here, sugar cane is processed everywhere into the form of molasses or virgin honey, which is then fermented in about 6-8% of "wine". Distillation takes place rather on continous stills and lighter rums such as Havana Club or Ron del Barrilito are produced.}

"British type rums"

^{Under the term "British rum style" we mean samples from the former or current members of the Commonwealth. So, we particulary talk about Barbados, Jamaica, Guyana and Trinidad. British colonizers developed the rum trade here as early as the 17th century.}

^{Rums are made exclusively dry and full of molasses, some of which are distilled in very old pot stills. An example is Guyana and her Demerara distillers. Some blends are referred to as high-ester, very aromatic and difficult to drink. The body and}^{aroma is obtained from long-lasting fermentation, where the yeast is supported by bacterias from plants.}

^{It is also worth mentioning the Pusser´s British Navy rums, which were supplied to British sailors before 1970. Welcome to the world of distinctive, soilly and full-bodied rums!}

"French type rums"

^{When we talk about the French}^{rum style, we mean "agricole}^{rhum" produced in the former}^{French colonies or the current}^{departments. The most important}^{is Martinique, the archipelago}^{of Guadeloupe and Haiti.}

^{Rum has been produced there since the mid-17th century}^{when the locations were inhabited by the French.}^{Typically, agricole rhum started to be produced}^{with a decline in the price of sugar in the 19th}^{century, its boom then dated after 1902}^{(Mt. Pelée eruption), when many new}^{distilleries and sugar}^{factories were rebuilt.}

^{Agricole rhum differs from the industrial by using}^{of fresh sugarcane juice instead of molasses,}^{which further ferments and distills. On Martinique}^{a permanent rum quality decree has been set up, which}^{sets out precise manufacturing practices, which,}^{however, may not respect all brands. Still, we can}^{switch the rum to find many big differences. Whether}^{you choose typical Martinique (JM, Clément, St.James)}^{or rum with iodine flavor from Guadeloupe, original}^{Clairin from Haiti or Indian Ocean area. There}^{will always be a new and exciting}^{experience for you.}

"The Indian Ocean and the
rest of the world"

^{The Indonesian region is the}^{original home of sugar cane.}^{It was brought from Asia to}^{North Africa and Southern Europe}^{by Alexander the Great. From there}^{the sugar cane travelled to the}^{Caribbean at the end of the 15th century.}

^{From our point of view,}^{the most important areas of Indian}^{Ocean are islands of}^{Madagascar, Reunion and Mauritius.}^{However, there are some of the}^{best-selling brands in India today,}^{and there are so many home-made}^{rums or aracks in the Philippines}^{that can not be counted down.}

^{This gives you the opportunity to taste Dzama rums made from molasses that are very specific because}^{of Madagascar's terroir. Furthermore,}^{it is the Arcane brand, which belongs}^{among the youngest producers and}^{lends production methods from Burgundy.}^{You also have to taste rum from Reunion,}^{where modern distilleries now}^{operate and produce rums of all kinds.}

"cigars list"

^{Enjoy your drink together with an original cigar}