Quality rum can be sipped solo or star in your favorite cocktail. We researched the best bottles to get from white rum to dark, spiced rum and more.

The seven main types of rum are: 1) White Rum (clear, light, ideal for cocktails), 2) Gold Rum (aged in oak, richer flavor), 3) Dark Rum (long aging, intense flavor), 4) Black Rum (heavy molasses content, very dark), 5) Spiced Rum (flavored with spices), 6) Overproof Rum (high alcohol content, 57-75% ABV), and 7) Rhum Agricole (made from sugarcane juice, French Caribbean style). Additional ...

The next time you prepare a cocktail that requires rum, don't just grab the first bottle you find. Make sure to get familiar with the spirit's many varieties.

Our Ultimate Rum Guide: The different rum types, history of rum, and the best ways to drink it - incl. Recommendations!

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The Complete Rum Guide | Learn About Rum! (UPDATED 2026) - VinePair

When it’s time to go beyond the basics for your mojito, pina colada and daiquiri—or you just want to find a new and unique spirit to sip—these are the best rums to drink now.