Florida rum, tradition and caribbean influences
Florida has established itself in recent years as a state with a vibrant craft rum industry. It produces a wide variety of high quality craft rums, noted for their use of local sugar cane, traditional methods and a strong Caribbean influence.
Characteristics:
Local raw material: many distilleries use sugar cane grown in South Florida, which brings a local and authentic flavor profile to their rums.
Artisanal style: most producers are independent distilleries that prioritize quality and small-batch production, traditional methods and oak barrel aging.
Caribbean influence: Florida rum reflects the cultural heritage of the region, with Cuban, Bahamian and other Caribbean influences in both production methods and exceptionally smooth and delicious flavor profiles. The use of pristine local water in its production brings a remarkable purity to the final product.
Generally, American rums, including those from Florida, can have profiles ranging from smooth and light to more complex and spicy, depending on the type of rum (white, golden, aged, spiced) and the aging or infusion process used.
