Does Rum Have Sugar? Uncovering the Truth Behind the Sweetness
                                
                                
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                                While rum is derived from sugarcane, a naturally sweet crop, the distillation process removes all residual sugars. This means pure, unflavored rum is technically sugar-free at its core, but a widespread practice of adding sugar after distillation has complicated this answer for many consumers.