Relaxing a bit keeps our sanity this Covid-19 days. At the comfort of your homes, you can sip in one or two to cap off a night.
Want to know how
to enjoy most your rums at home? Actor Derek
Ramsay can give you some tips about rums, as he was a long-time endorser of
the Philippine-made Rum, Tanduay, one of the biggest-selling spirits in the
world.
Rum can be mixed as a cocktail,
enjoyed neat, with a splash of water, or on the rocks. White rums are usually
used for cocktails, while dark and golden rums are enjoyed neat or with ice. “I like my rum on the rocks! I usually enjoy
a drink before I call it a day,” said Ramsay.
In other
countries, Rums are made from raw sugarcane or distilled in wood-fueled fire.
Here’s how the
Philippine-made rum Tanduay is produced.
Tanduay uses first-syrup molasses
that are extracted from the initial boil of quality sugarcane. They are then
fermented for 24 to 32 hours prior to distillation after which they are stored
in Kentucky bour-bon barrels. A master blender, who serves as the guardian of
the company’s rum formulas, along with rum specialists will then check the rums
for consistency before approving them for bottling and packaging.
“Where it came from, who are its makers.
Knowing these will assure you of the quality of the rum. Personally, I’d like
to get to know my drink of choice,”
he explained.
Dark rum is aged five years or longer, while gold
rum is aged at least three years.
The former has a heavier body with hints of caramel and tropical fruits, while
the latter has a rich taste with hints of vanilla spice.
“I prefer the bold flavors and woody
notes of dark rum when I find myself in a more pensive mood. When I feel like
celebrating with my best buddies, I bring out the gold rum,” he revealed.
White rum is light-bodied with a sweet and spicy
taste. This makes it perfect for cocktails such as mojitos and daiquiris.
“When I feel like spending a cozy
afternoon with friends or when hanging out with them in clubs, you can start
the fun with a choice of mojito or daiquiri,” he suggested.
Premium rums are
sipping rums. Some enjoy it neat, while there are those who have it with ice or
water. You can also add lime or citrus to it.
“Eventually, as you develop a liking
for rum, you explore the premium rums. Like the Tanduay CLX Rum, you’ll get
hints of chocolate and vanilla, tropical fruits, and orange zest. It’s a
different experience all together,”
revealed Ramsay.
Try different
rum varieties. Before you get your hands on premium rums, which are the most
expensive rum variety, try out the more affordable ones first to determine the
ones you like and how you want to drink them.
“Lastly, don’t be afraid to explore.
Find the rum that best fits your taste for as long as you get to the one,” Ramsay concluded.
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About Tanduay
Tanduay is one
of the most-awarded rum brands in the Philippines, receiving various local and
international citations. In 2017, it was declared the World’s Number One Rum by
Drinks International magazine. Tanduay will hold this title for three
consecutive years. Tanduay started out as a distillery in Hagonoy, Bulacan, a
province in the island of Luzon known for its heroes and craftsmen. It changed
ownership throughout the decades and has been under the Lucio Tan Group of
Companies, Inc., one of the big-gest conglomerates in the Philippines, since
1988. Even as the years passed, Tanduay has maintained the traditional way of
distilling its rums, a practice that started in its now decommissioned Manila
distillery. It has likewise consistently maintained its product quality,
ensuring that Filipinos and foreigners alike will enjoy the same taste and
aro-ma of a Tanduay product wherever they are in the world.
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