How rum is made
The method for making all different types of spirits can be quite complicated, and rum is no exception. But when you follow the process just right, you get the...
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The method for making all different types of spirits can be quite complicated, and rum is no exception. But when you follow the process just right, you get the delicious and complex beverage we know and love. In this lesson, Ian Burrell explains rum’s journey from sugarcane to the bottle in your hands.
What you'll learn in the How rum is made lesson
- The key ingredients for making rum
- The process for fermenting, distilling, aging, and proofing rum
Instructor

Ian Burrell is the world's only recognized Global Ambassador for the Rum category. An ex-professional basketball player in the UK and international recording artist, Ian has tried it all. His passion for rum and cocktails is infectious and in 2007 he...
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