What Are Golden Rums? X Golden Rums To Try In India

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What Are Golden Rums?

Golden rum is a type that falls between light rum and dark rum in terms of flavour, colour, and ageing. It gets its name from the golden or amber hue it typically possesses.

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How Are They Different?

Golden rum is aged in wooden barrels for only some period of time. It strikes a balance between the light white rum and the rich dark rum.

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1. Amrut Two Indies Rum

It typically offers a complex flavour profile with a balance of tropical fruit notes, spices. You might find hints of banana, mango and vanilla. Cost: ₹425 (180ml)

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2. Maka Zai Gold Rum

It has a creamy texture and a well-rounded vanilla flavour. There's dry dates, figs, caramel, cinnamon, and honey notes as well. Cost: ₹2595 (750ml)

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3. Bacardi Extra Rare Gold Rum (10 Yrs)

Bright stone fruit, banana, and pear flavours are complemented with caramelised vanilla and wood. Cost: ₹6500 (750ml)

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4. Twin Fin Spiced Golden Rum

It has a spice blend that includes vanilla and orange. It is smoky-sweet with an enduring hint of fruit flavour notes. Cost: ₹8600 (750ml)

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5. Mount Gay Eclipse

A well-balanced rum with hints of vanilla, banana, and spice. Cost: ₹3090 (750ml)

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How To Savour?

Golden rum is versatile and can be used in a wide range of cocktails, such as daiquiris, piña coladas, mojitos, and various tropical drinks.

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So, have you ever had this category of rum? If yes, how do you like it?

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Ps: Drinking is injurious to health. Be safe – don't drink and drive.