Tag: Rum regulations

Despite being made from sugarcane or molasses, the distillation process removes nearly all fermentable sugars from rum, leaving the initial spirit sugar-free. The question, 'Is dark rum full of sugar?' is best answered by looking beyond its initial ingredients to the final bottling process, as many producers add sweeteners later.

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.