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What do you need to grow your bar’s sales? Be it on-premise or off-premise consumption of spirits, you must keep the best brands on your shelves to attract more and more consumers and retain them. So, below are the top 10 rum brands that are all set to grow your sales.
First on our list of “Top 10 Rum Brands To Grow Your Sales” is Substation 41 rum. Australia based Pinnacle Drinks won “Rum of the Year” and “Best in Show by Country” awards along with a gold medal for Substation 41 at the 2020 London Spirits Competition. Substation No. 41 comes with 37% ABV and is amber in colour. This dark rum is clear in clarity with a nose that starts on rich vanilla and toffee-like note, followed by an aroma of fruit cake & plum pudding. You’ll notice a tight oak note and even a hint of white pepper. On the mouth, Substation No. 41 opens up to butterscotch and light oakiness revealing hints of liquorice, fennel, cinnamon, apricots and honeysuckle. It finishes on a good length with a warm pepperiness.
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The award-winning Khukri XXX Rum is second on our list of “Top 10 Rum Brands To Grow Your Sales”. Nepal based Khukri XXX Rum is made by The Nepal Distilleries Pvt Ltd. It is known as the classic rum of the Himalayas. It’s a reflection of the history of the humble tradition. It carries the character of a bold beginning. It is smooth, full-bodied, with an elegant finish and a hint of oak. It has an unchanging character that never gets old.
Mandalay Export Rum by Victory Myanmar Group Co.Ltd is third on our list of “Top 10 Rum Brands To Grow Your Sales”. This Myanmar based brand - gold medal winner Mandalay Export Rum is aged in Yamane casks for 3 years, Mandalay Export Rum offers superior quality and taste. It lets out woody aroma with vanilla notes. On the palate, it displays exquisite woody smoothness and soft vanilla hints which lead to a gentle woody finish.
Bali Hai Tiki Gold Rum won “Best in Show by Country” award along with a gold medal at the 2020 London Spirits Competition. It is distilled in San Diego. Born from pure cane sugar and cool-fermented, this rum is exceptionally smooth on the palate. It’s a perfect addition to the classic tropical cocktails.
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Banditti Club Glasgow Spiced Rum by Glasgow Distillery Company is fifth on our list of “Top 10 Rum Brands To Grow Your Sales”. Banditti Club is made using rum distilled from freshly pressed sugar cane juice on the Island of Madeira. Aged for 12 months in oak casks, this rum is spiced with a selection of fresh tropical fruit and exotic spices including pineapple, orange, cacao, and allspice. The nose reflects natural sweetness and warm spice. It opens up to toasted pineapple and orange on the palate with notes of clove and anise leading to a long spicy finish.
Aldea Distilleries’ Ron Aldea Familia is the limited edition with less than 15,000 bottles per vintage. It’s a vintage rum made as a tribute to the relaunch of the Aldea brand. In this rum, only European oak, mainly French, and a selection of spirits matured for a minimum of 15 years are used. It has a great nose with aromas of spices, balsamic notes, leather, and tobacco. It’s a perfectly balanced and very round rum.
Jamaica White Pot Still by Rum Nation of Italy is shiny and crystal clear. It has an incredible nose with the aromas of glue, green bananas, wood polish, and a slightly sour note. The palate is intense and explosive, but not sharp. It gives away notes of pepper, green olives, and then it leads to its vegetal side where you will see notes of aromatic herbs, palm leaves, and freshly sawed wood. The finish is persistent and long-lingering. It retains notes of glue and green vegetables, with a hint of smoke, grappa, and tequila.
The award-winning Beach Bum Rum Gold is the taste of Mauritius in a bottle. On the nose, butterscotch and fresh vanilla are prominent with hints of honey in the background. The palate glides on nicely from the nose, with notes of toasted coconut and caramelized molasses, leaving you ready to sink blissfully into your hammock. The finish is deep and smooth.
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TierraMonte Essential Eight Rum is modern and straightforward in taste and design. It features five-pot and column still distillates from the best distilleries in Barbados and Guyana. It’s a premium blend with a complex character.
Beach Bum Rum Silver is clean and clear in colour. It has aromas of banana leaf, young coconut pulp, and unsweetened vanilla. It has flavours of sugarcane, vanilla, coconut pulp, banana leaf, tropical fruits, and freshly cut grass. On the finish, it is smooth and lingering.
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