Rum
Rum at T.J.'s Fine Wine and Liquor in Brandon, Mississippi: what it is, how to choose it, and the brands on our shelf.
White, gold, dark and spiced.
How to choose
White rum disappears into a drink. That is its job in a mojito or a daiquiri.
Dark and aged rum is a sipper, closer to bourbon than to a beach drink.
Spiced rum is already sweetened, so go easy on the mixer or the whole thing turns to syrup.
Brands on our shelf
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Common questions
- What is rum made from?
- Rum is distilled from sugar-cane products, usually molasses or fresh cane juice. Fermentation, still type, aging climate and barrel choice create the wide range from clear mixing rum to long-aged sipping styles.
- Do rum colors show age?
- Not reliably. Clear rum may be aged and then filtered, while darker color can come from barrels or permitted coloring. Read the age statement and production details instead of using color alone as a measure of time or style.
- What is the difference between light, dark and spiced rum?
- Light rum is usually mild and often filtered, dark rum generally has deeper color and barrel influence, and spiced rum contains added spices or flavoring. These are broad shelf terms rather than one worldwide legal grading system.
- Does T.J.'s Fine Wine and Liquor carry rum?
- Yes. T.J.'s Fine Wine and Liquor carries rum at 237 Orleans Way, Suite B, Brandon, Mississippi. Browse the brand names on this page, then call (769) 348-0006 to confirm a specific bottle before you drive in.