Rum is a universal favourite. Blame it on its affordability, accessibility or pure goodness, there’s something exceptional about it. Although we have been drinking it for ages, there’s a solid chance that you still haven’t figured the best way to have it. Here’s a quick guide for ya, to ensure that you enjoy rum the way it deserves.
Use your best shot glass: We might be accustomed to drinking rum from a coke bottle, but a shot glass is your best bet when it comes to optimising the aroma. Grappa glasses are a good choice too. Anything that funnels the flavour to the nose should be your pick.
Warm it up: You know what the best form of rum is? Neat at room temperature. That’s when all the aromas come out. So, serve it at room temperature. You can use ice, but only if the drinker doesn’t want to enjoy the true ‘rum-ness’ of their drink.
Cup the glass: Unlike wine tasting, it’s alright if you want to cup the glass with your palms. This warms up the rum ever so slightly and makes the drink a lot better.
Take it all in, but slowly: If you nose it like you do with your sparkling wine, your nose will be so overwhelmed that it will be numb. Smell it, but slowly and from a distance. Let your nostrils soak in the beauty of that drink. It will open up a new world of aromas. Trust us.
Drink with caution: It’s a strong liquor, so it kinda numbs your capabilities to discern things. So start with a tiny sip, get your mouth used to it by rolling it around every part of your tongue. It will be a whole new sensation to your palate.
