What Ingredients Does Rum Have? From Sugarcane to Spirit
                                
                                
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                                Over 90% of the world's rum is made from molasses, a byproduct of sugar production, while the rest is primarily from fresh sugarcane juice. The seemingly simple answer to "what ingredients does rum have" belies a complex process influenced by a variety of key ingredients and regional techniques that create its diverse range of flavors.