Does Jamaican rum have sugar? The truth about natural sweetness
                                
                                
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                                According to the country's strict Geographical Indication (GI), Jamaican rum does not have sugar added to it after distillation. Its distinctive, funky, and often perceived sweet flavor comes entirely from natural fermentation of molasses and aging.