SIP ON SUNSHINE
The rum industry is having a resurgence, much like tequila did a decade ago. That’s thanks to a new wave of premium rums, natural botanicals and fun tropical flavours that have consumers raving. Sustainable practices, new ready-to-drink formats and offerings perfect for late-afternoon cocktails (the “daycap”) are right on trend. Ready to rethink rum? Read on.
Planteray Stiggins’ Fancy Pineapple Rum $50.99 Trinidad-Tobago 213573
SPICED RUM Botanically Boosted
Infused with hand-cut Victoria pineapple during distillation.
Spiced rum begins with a base, usually a gold or dark rum, that is macerated or infused with spices, either before or after aging. Whether it’s real Madagascar vanilla in Captain Morgan Spiced Rum; cinnamon, vanilla and lime peel in Lamb’s Spiced Rum; or Nordic- inspired dune pepper, indigenous tea and bayberry in modern craft expressions, natural botanicals are elevating the flavour of spiced rums. The emphasis on natural ingredients also extends to rum’s sugar cane base, where some brands are playing with lower-sugar options that build on the natural sweetness. Experiment with a variety of brands to discover the spice profile that best suits your palate. Or use spiced rum in place of vodka in a classic espresso martini to make a sophisticated rum-tini, with warm roasted notes that are perfect for cool fall days. Aficionados of Irish coffee will appreciate Caribbean coffee, where Irish whisky is replaced with spiced rum. It’s perfect for sweater weather.
A taste of the tropics, from coconut to guava. Try their new Malibu Pink! Malibu Coconut Rum Liqueur $25.99 Canada 477836
COZY UP TO SPICE
Captain Morgan Spiced Rum $30.99 Canada 500512
Made with real Madagascar vanilla.
FLAVOURED RUM Taste the Tropics
Not to be confused with spiced versions, flavoured rums lean into concentrated tropical fruit extracts. Joining perennial flavour favourites like coconut are bright and fresh yuzu, mango, guava, passion fruit and pineapple rums. Extend your summer into fall by channeling this season’s trending tropical flavours of Hawaiʻi. Mix Planteray Stiggins’ Fancy Pineapple Rum into a tiki cocktail you can sip in a hammock. And who says you can’t host a Hawaiian luau at home mid-autumn if the spirit—literally, in this case—moves you? Or try Malibu Coconut Rum Liqueur mixed with fresh BC apple cider and ice, stirred with a cinnamon stick, for a fun play on fall flavours.
Lamb’s Spiced Rum $25.99 Canada 125351
A classic blend of Caribbean rums, natural spices and citrus botanicals.
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