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(Domestically produced meaning produced on the captured island of Jamaica, of course.) Referred to as a tot, this ration of rum measured about half a pint and was given to sailors around midday. The order used to distribute rum rationsâsplice the mainbraceâgot its name from one of the most difficult repair jobs aboard it the ship. It remains a euphemism for having a drink today. In order to ensure that the rum hadn't been watered down, the sailors would prove the spirit's strength by pouring it on gunpowder and then trying to ignite it.
Rum is a liquor made from both fermented sugar cane and its syrupy by-product, molasses. The rum is aged in casks of various materials which determine its final color. Light rum (also called silver or white) is fermented in steel and filtered and has a clear color and a light, slightly sweet taste. Gold or amber rums are aged in oak, which produces a more caramel color and richer, more pronounced flavor. Rich, caramel dark rum is made by aging clear rum in charred oak casks, giving it a deep brown color and a full flavor. Note that spiced rum, which is flavored with spices and (often) caramel, does not qualify as dark rum.