A concise field guide
01 · Typical strength
Usually 37.5–50% ABV.
02 · How it is made
Cane sugar products are fermented, distilled in pot or column stills, then rested, blended, or aged depending on style.
03 · Common glassware
Tulip tasting glass for aged rum; highball or coupe for mixed serves.
04 · First taste
Begin with a tiny sip and look for cane, fruit, spice, wood, and weight. Sweetness does not necessarily mean low strength.