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Dark Rum and Black Rum are both types of rum, but they have some key differences in terms of production, flavour, and usage.
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Here are some differences taht you should know between the two types of rum:
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1. The most obvious difference is the colour. Dark Rum is a category of rum that encompasses a range of colours, including dark amber, brown, or even black. Black Rum, specifically refers to rums that are almost black in colour.
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2. Dark Rum is generally aged in oak barrels. Black Rum can also be aged, but not all black rums undergo an extensive ageing process.
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3. Dark Rum is usually made from molasses. Black Rum can be made from molasses or sugarcane juice.
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4. Dark Rums tend to have a fuller, richer flavour with notes of caramel, toffee, and spices. Black Rums often have a bolder and stronger flavour.
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5. Dark Rums are often sweeter due to the caramelised sugars present from the longer ageing process. Black Rums may vary in sweetness .
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6. Dark rums have a balanced flavour profile makes them versatile in mixology. Black Rums are typically stronger in taste.
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Have you tasted both these rums yet?