Classifications of Rum Best Types of Rum Difference Between Rums

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  • @Gingerp3nguin
    @Gingerp3nguin Před 4 lety +145

    Quick, informative, and easily understandable. I glad to see a video that doesn’t spend 30 minutes talking about only one type of rum.

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 4 lety +6

      Thank you and thanks for watching!!!

    • @taylormaughan7428
      @taylormaughan7428 Před rokem +2

      No for real. 45 minutes in and they ain't move on once🤣🤣🤣

  • @sean1e100
    @sean1e100 Před 3 lety +60

    No BS, straight to it, hugely informative = subscribed no question

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 3 lety +1

      Awesome thank you and thanks for watching

    • @Kamamura2
      @Kamamura2 Před 3 lety +3

      Except that it's the obsolete and least useful system of rum classification - according to color, which is mostly controlled by adding the E150a (caramel) food coloring. So "light, gold, dark" rum does not really say anything about the rum itself. Much more useful information can be conveyed by proper categorization - for example, if the rum is made from sugar cane juice (agricole), or molasses (industrial), if it's tropically or continentally aged, if it's English, Spanish or French style rum, if it's cask or solera aged, and what type of barrels, if special barrels are used to finish the aging, if it's a pure rum (unsweetened, unflavored, or even uncolored), or what additives were used, etc.
      Nobody orders "yellow whisky", or "dark cognac", why are we stuck to this foolish system with rum?

  • @vladomontezuma626
    @vladomontezuma626 Před 2 lety +10

    I'm huge rum lover. I like rums that have complex flavour. I like those 12,15 years aged rums that have nice woody, dark and full taste to it like El Dorado or Plantation rum for example but on the other side I also like sweet spiced complex rums that have taste like vanilla, raisins,caramel or chocolate and also are heavy on caribbean spices like Captain Morgan Dark Spiced or Legendario Elixir de Cuba... I don't like rums that have flat taste, ethanolic... white rum can be great sometimes also especially in coctail and if it has that sugarcane sweetness so you can taste sugarcane the most haha. Interesting video by the way :D

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 2 lety

      Awesome information...
      Thanks for watching and commenting

  • @UberDCDriver
    @UberDCDriver Před 4 lety +6

    Thanks for the short class on Rums. Cheers and be safe during this mess.

  • @NewUser_238
    @NewUser_238 Před rokem +2

    This is what all content creater should do -> no blah blah straight to the point

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před rokem

      Thank you and thanks for watching and commenting 👍

  • @seanmarabel8132
    @seanmarabel8132 Před 4 lety

    Awesome video. Love the content of your channel. Just subscribed!!!!!

  • @kristibunny372
    @kristibunny372 Před 4 lety +4

    Always such good info!! Love this channel it’s...delicious! Lol I think it would have been cool to seen a line up of the colors in a clear glass not just in the bottles. Is dark rum that dark or is that dark glass too? Is Malabo clear?

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 4 lety +1

      Great ideas....I should have done that.
      Thank you and thanks for watching!!!

  • @coravienna2286
    @coravienna2286 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for sharing

  • @azurawashere3133
    @azurawashere3133 Před 4 lety +4

    Nice video! Interesting to watch, I've always wondered the differences between the types of rum, I'd to see a similar video with types of gin or vodka , keep up the good work :D

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 4 lety

      Great idea!! Thanks for watching,!!

  • @manfredmarschik
    @manfredmarschik Před 4 lety +9

    I love such „basic“ theory videos. Thank you very much. Would like to see additional ones in the future.

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 4 lety

      Thank you and thanks for watching

  • @philc1884
    @philc1884 Před rokem +1

    great breakdown, perfect for my rum tasting! Thank you!!

  • @boaboy8052
    @boaboy8052 Před 4 lety +14

    Yeah Fred you can absolutely do Bar theory, excellent

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you and thanks fo watching

    • @sanscrux2852
      @sanscrux2852 Před 2 lety

      No, not really. His choices re overpriced and suck.

  • @kwakka61
    @kwakka61 Před 4 lety +11

    I noticed that you have captain morgan spiced rum. In Australia it is no longer labeled as rum, just captain morgan spiced gold. The bottle gives no indication of just how much or little rum it contains.

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 4 lety +5

      Yes it's only 70 proof or 35% ABV....in the US they can call it flavored or spiced rum to get around the 80 proof 40% ABV regulations. Thanks for watching and the comment.

    • @PrimalMisfit
      @PrimalMisfit Před 3 lety

      So captain morgan spiced gold is basically the same as captain morgan spiced rum? in in australia too and need to know

    • @GentlemenJack109
      @GentlemenJack109 Před 3 lety

      @@PrimalMisfit yes it’s the same rrr

  • @fritzkaraldo8452
    @fritzkaraldo8452 Před 2 lety +1

    Boom, the video I needed. Thanks mate. Now I definetely need to try a gold rum, and mix up my cocktails a bit.

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 2 lety

      Thank you and thanks for watching

  • @isaacprempeh3314
    @isaacprempeh3314 Před 4 lety +3

    MrFredenza I enjoy your videos every time,A great piece of information and cocktails,Keep on giving us more stuff.God bless

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 4 lety

      Thank you and thanks for watching

  • @hyoonoot
    @hyoonoot Před rokem +1

    This has to be the clearest most concise video ive ever watched. Subscribed

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před rokem

      Thank you and thanks for watching 👍

  • @TheSpiritoftheCocktail
    @TheSpiritoftheCocktail Před 4 lety +2

    Fred!!! I hope all is well and this whole coronavirus thing isn't hurting business too much. Cheers!!!

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 4 lety +1

      Everything is ok here. We are only opened for delivery or pick up. NY State has approved for beer, wine and Alcoholic drinks togo!! Hope all is well with everyone in your world! Be safe!!!

    • @TheSpiritoftheCocktail
      @TheSpiritoftheCocktail Před 4 lety

      @@MrFredenza If you're ever in Md., your money is no good at my spot!!

  • @albertgrant1017
    @albertgrant1017 Před 3 lety

    Great Video describing the various rums.Do you know what the favorite Rum is in the country of Honduras ?Generically I was told it was White Rum. Do you know of any brand names I can order ? THANKS

  • @balckfox5
    @balckfox5 Před 2 lety +1

    Love it straight no chaser!

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 2 lety

      Delicious!!!
      Lol thanks for watching and commenting

  • @atommeetei8400
    @atommeetei8400 Před rokem +1

    Wow so informative

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před rokem

      Thank you and thanks for watching 👍

  • @aussiecoastie72
    @aussiecoastie72 Před 3 lety +5

    Great video, very informative and easy to understand well done

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 3 lety

      Thank you and thanks for watching!! Appreciate it!!

  • @carpii
    @carpii Před 4 lety +3

    I learnt a lot from this. Great vid, thanks 🍺

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 4 lety

      Thank you and thanks for watching

  • @ruthgilissen
    @ruthgilissen Před rokem +1

    thank you for the explanations!

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před rokem

      Thank you and thanks for watching!!

  • @n64ow16
    @n64ow16 Před 4 lety +4

    These vids are so good. Either the aspiring bartender community is small or your vids are being hidden by CZcamss algorithm because of the alcohol, bc otherwise this channel would blow up.

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 4 lety

      Thank you I appreciate that!!! Thanks for watching too!!

  • @edurockforever
    @edurockforever Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome! Short and informative video. The way it should be! I'm kind of spiced rum man... With organic cola is a peace of heaven! 😋

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 2 lety

      Sounds great!! Thanks for watching and commenting!!

  • @donkiro6220
    @donkiro6220 Před 4 lety +4

    Good work man

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 4 lety

      Thank you and thanks for watching

  • @matt4535
    @matt4535 Před rokem +1

    solid video thanks just picked up some gold and wanted to know the differences

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před rokem

      Awesome...thanks for watching and commenting 👍

  • @Sketch1994
    @Sketch1994 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice quick and on point... of course not getting into the different origins and stuff which make rum so complicated but still a great video

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for watching and commenting

  • @josemiranda1679
    @josemiranda1679 Před rokem +1

    Awesome to understand why trying all the types of rum I enjoy dark rum the best

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching and commenting 👍 enjoy!!

  • @riofacts8283
    @riofacts8283 Před 2 lety +3

    Great post/video
    Now is dark rum better for u than white rum?
    I ask because of the sweetness/sugar that i think will cause a worser hangover than light rum.
    Which I've heard dark liquor causes worse hangovers.

  • @mariooy6120
    @mariooy6120 Před 3 lety +2

    Great video

  • @cezilsofia
    @cezilsofia Před 3 lety

    Do u have any video in the high end rums like zacapa, roza de Caña or something like that?

  • @mdashikhossain7295
    @mdashikhossain7295 Před 3 lety +1

    wow this is very helpful video for us

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 3 lety

      Awesome...thanks for watching and commenting

  • @oliviashort3700
    @oliviashort3700 Před 4 lety +8

    I like your videos. You don't come off as a douche like most bartender videos..hahaha. To the point, no bull. Keep it coming

  • @sroldan72
    @sroldan72 Před 4 lety +5

    Nice, can you do one with wiskey, and bourbon

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 4 lety

      Already have one. Link below...
      Thanks for watching!!
      Watch "What is the Difference Between Bourbon Whiskey Rye and Scotch" on CZcams
      czcams.com/video/eljMPBqe_4M/video.html

  • @marlene97280
    @marlene97280 Před 4 lety

    Martinique Neisson, Trois Rivière, JM, la Flibuste they have the best rum quality and Guadeloupe too
    They will everytime international constest in the top 3

  • @ernestosalinas8231
    @ernestosalinas8231 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for the info. Very helpful. 🍹*🍹

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for watching and commenting

  • @peter_W91
    @peter_W91 Před 4 lety +2

    I absolutely love your videos..... watching you has made me more interesting in bartending and making shots learning how to layer shots

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 4 lety +1

      Awesome!! Thank you and thanks for watching!!!

  • @ww-ix9jr
    @ww-ix9jr Před 2 lety +1

    If i wanna make a rhum pastry cream, what type/brand of rhum good for it?

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 2 lety +1

      I would use a dark rum for cooking or pastries. Great question thanks for watching and commenting

  • @mateoramirez9003
    @mateoramirez9003 Před 3 lety +2

    +1 subscriber

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 3 lety +1

      Nice!! Thanks for watching and subscribing!!

  • @GLFRANSISKUS
    @GLFRANSISKUS Před rokem +1

    Greatt.. Can you make about gin? Thx

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před rokem

      It's coming. Lol...thanks for watching and commenting 👍

  • @gabriels32
    @gabriels32 Před 4 lety +2

    what about Kraken and Captain Morgan Dark Spiced Rum

  • @bigG88
    @bigG88 Před 3 lety +6

    Who is watching this in January 2021 missing March 2020 when Covid was kind of a thing?

  • @vero2192
    @vero2192 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the explanation. What do people mean when they say aged rum? Are all dark rum aged? What is the minimum amount of years aged for rum to be considered "aged"?

    • @kulter20
      @kulter20 Před 3 lety

      There are no strict rules for aging like with Whiskey. Also the color doesn’t say anything about it’s age. Most rum are blends of different kinds of rum. Adding molasses or caramel can darken the color. Because a lot of rum are blends, they can take a 1 year old rum and add a bit of a 10 year old rum, and still say 10 years aged.
      I think it makes rum interesting because there are so many different flavors.

    • @GentlemenJack109
      @GentlemenJack109 Před 3 lety +1

      Rum that is aged

  • @TheSpiritoftheCocktail
    @TheSpiritoftheCocktail Před 4 lety +3

    Fred!!! 2oz. Coconut rum, 1oz. Jack, .5 oz. lime juice, shaken, into shot glass or martini glass. Tell me what you think.....

  • @mcsoud
    @mcsoud Před 4 lety +4

    What is medium bodied and full bodied and so?

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 4 lety +1

      Bodied means the the amount of sweetness and flavor in the mouth. Rums get there flavor from the oak barrels they are aged in. The longer they are aged, the richer sweeter flavor (body). Great question. Thanks for watching!!

  • @tylerlopezi9812
    @tylerlopezi9812 Před 2 lety +1

    Bacardi Gold is my fave😛

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 2 lety

      Nice!! Thanks for watching and commenting

  • @jiya7915
    @jiya7915 Před 3 lety

    Hi, thanks for sharing this video. I want one suggestion from you. I want to make rasin and rum center filled chocolates for my dad's birthday, what king of rum will best suit chocolate and raisin flavour. (*Chocolate is semi sweet 55% cocoa).
    Your experience will surely help me.🙏

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 3 lety +1

      In my opinion the best rum would be the dark rums. Let me know how it goes!! Thanks for watching and commenting

    • @jiya7915
      @jiya7915 Před 3 lety +1

      @@MrFredenza Thanks for reply. Any good brand that I should consider? Will update you on the rum and raisins chocolate 😇. Thanks again and take care.

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 3 lety +1

      Myers Dark rum is my favorite....👍

  • @seamusharris9341
    @seamusharris9341 Před 2 lety +2

    Weird mix of leaving out the helpful information (e.g. distillation method, use of spirits coloring), while randomly adding incorrect information (e.g. the false claims that the color in the rums displayed derives from aging, and that spiced and flavored rums must be aged). Oh yes, and apparently Bacardi is aged in "steel barrels" (whatever those are), before filtration to remove the color - no explanation of how the steel barrels impart color. Maybe rust?

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 2 lety

      Lmao....well.....thanks for watching anyways. Lol

  • @ARCSTREAMS
    @ARCSTREAMS Před rokem

    you say bacardi is stored in steel barrels for 1 year then filtered to remove any color,, that makes no sense was this a mistake on your part? because on there official website they say its aged in chared american oak for 1 year then filtered through a variety of charcoals,, i am assuming the filtration is to imporve taste and perhaps add some but might also be to remove any color imparted by the wood ,
    i been trying to figure out how this rum is white after aging in barrels and still doubted that charcoal filtering alone will make it white but perhaps they use large butts that did not impart much color as much as it did flavor , as a distiller myself i can say there is some color filtering happening when using coals but only if done several times and there was very little discoloration to begin with

  • @tweetyuno
    @tweetyuno Před 3 lety +2

    Rum Zacapa the best!!

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 3 lety

      Nice
      ..thanks for watching and commenting

  • @jaybajan
    @jaybajan Před rokem +2

    MOUNT GAY RUM, THE OLDEST RUM IN THE WORLD FROM BARBADOS. AND THE BEST RUM HANDS DOWN

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před rokem

      Mount Gay is awesome!! Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

  • @zardoz8023
    @zardoz8023 Před 2 lety +1

    Dark rum is the best, nothing comes close to it. For anyone who wants a cheap and tasty example, Plantation Original Dark is what you're looking for

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před rokem

      Great information...thanks for watching and commenting

  • @haunterdragon4580
    @haunterdragon4580 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Favorite are dark and spiced

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 10 měsíci

      Delicious...
      Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

  • @tusk3260
    @tusk3260 Před 2 lety +2

    what are the top 10 Canadian rum?

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 2 lety +1

      Great idea for a video!!
      Thanks for watching and commenting

    • @tusk3260
      @tusk3260 Před 2 lety

      @@MrFredenza Thanks, i'm pretty sure Captain Morgan is Canadian but beyond that i've no idea and there aren't any video on it. I been asking many rum channels or channels with rum videos but you are the first to actually take notice. I cant wait till you upload it.

  • @momo-sg3rk
    @momo-sg3rk Před 3 lety

    What dark rum good for bake? (that can't make us drunk) (please give a brand)
    And
    What plain rum/rum good for cake? (that can't make us drunk)

  • @vijaybhatt317
    @vijaybhatt317 Před 3 lety +1

    I ❤️ Rum

  • @dennissts
    @dennissts Před 4 lety +3

    What is the best white Rum ?

  • @bradIeyyy
    @bradIeyyy Před 2 lety +1

    I love Don Q

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 2 lety +1

      Great choice. Thank you for reaching out and commenting

  • @brianmundie1647
    @brianmundie1647 Před 3 lety +1

    They use E150a caramel colouring to darken rum

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 3 lety

      Awesome information...thanks for watching and commenting

  • @SW-pm3ls
    @SW-pm3ls Před 2 lety +1

    Wray Nephew best rum

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 2 lety

      Nice!! Thanks for watching and commenting

  • @blacjackdaniels200
    @blacjackdaniels200 Před 2 lety +1

    Captain Morgan all the way

  • @l3vyy95
    @l3vyy95 Před 3 lety +2

    So what kind of rum were the pirates drinking back in the day

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 3 lety +2

      Great question...Pirates drank “grog" which is essentially any of a variety of alcoholic beverages but for the most part pirates drank “rum grog" a mixture of watered down rum later with the inclusion of citrus as an aid to help combat scurvy.

    • @GentlemenJack109
      @GentlemenJack109 Před 3 lety

      Rum

  • @chrisradtke3645
    @chrisradtke3645 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I like red rum.

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 10 měsíci

      Lmao......thanks for watching and commenting

    • @chrisradtke3645
      @chrisradtke3645 Před 10 měsíci

      @@MrFredenza Lol. But honestly good video.

  • @Zolega89
    @Zolega89 Před rokem +1

    Redrum 😊

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před rokem

      Lol...thanks for watching and commenting 👍

  • @LotyangThomas
    @LotyangThomas Před 10 měsíci +1

    I like to study this

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 10 měsíci

      Nice.....thanks for watching and commenting 👍

  • @patrickmanasco8772
    @patrickmanasco8772 Před rokem +1

    Captain Morgan spiced rum is 35%abv

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před rokem

      Yes thanks for watching and commenting 👍

  • @bodazephyr6629
    @bodazephyr6629 Před 9 měsíci +1

    what about navy rum?

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 9 měsíci +1

      I forgot Navy rum.... I know!! I suck. Lol.
      Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

  • @bourbon369
    @bourbon369 Před 3 lety +1

    then which rum is the best in that video

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 3 lety

      Depends on preference. Do you like sweet, spiced or strong. I prefer the strong...
      Thanks for watching and commenting

  • @trysten8471
    @trysten8471 Před 2 lety +1

    “Best types of rum”
    chooses captain morgan over sailor jerry.

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 2 lety

      Lol...yes....thanks for watching and commenting

  • @anguswiebe
    @anguswiebe Před 2 lety +2

    Black rum?

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 2 lety

      Yes....I should have been more specific in the dark rum category. Black rum is also known as dark rum and has been aged the longest of any of these types of rum. The extended time it spends in wooden casks gives it a dark color and deep, smoky-sweet flavor.
      Thanks for watching and commenting

  • @kirkdurkadurka
    @kirkdurkadurka Před 2 lety +1

    Captain Morgan is 35% tho

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 2 lety +1

      Liqueur....lol. thanks for watching and commenting

  • @iincognito96
    @iincognito96 Před 2 lety +1

    over proof all the way baby

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 2 lety

      Awesome thanks for watching and commenting 👍

  • @MM-qz3eh
    @MM-qz3eh Před 4 lety

    Yeah malibu sooooooooooooo bad, like you need a paint thinner

  • @sanscrux2852
    @sanscrux2852 Před 2 lety

    First, let's talk about why in the hell you would drink ANY of the labeled rums in this video. You can do so much better for less coin.

  • @drspastic
    @drspastic Před 3 lety

    what a dire selection. i would walk on by to the next bar

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 3 lety

      Lmao....thanks for watching anyway.....lol

  • @scotty2tone
    @scotty2tone Před 3 lety

    So much wrong with this sadly

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 3 lety +1

      Lol...well thanks for watching anyway...lol

  • @realcontent
    @realcontent Před 3 lety +1

    That's the worst rum selection I'd ever seen! Where you got it 711?

  • @rumplzzztv682
    @rumplzzztv682 Před 3 lety

    YOU DONT HAVE J WRAY & NEPHEW THERE FROM JAMAICA THATS THE BEST RUM EVER😂😂😂

  • @manuele.itriagom.728
    @manuele.itriagom.728 Před 2 lety

    Talk about false information. Fake news? Haha pathetic list.

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 2 lety

      Lmao...well...thanks for watching anyway....lol

  • @sanscrux2852
    @sanscrux2852 Před 2 lety +1

    Lets start with Cruzan Black Strap Rum. $$ less than Myers, not overpoweringly sweet and based on the rum served on British Warships in the 17/1800s. Black Seal would be my 2nd choice.
    Next, ANY rum out of PR is trash. Pick any white or gold from Jamaica or anywhere in the Caribbean and it will be better than Bacardi. Sure it's okay in a pinch (as they ALL are) but for taste Bacardi is the Miller Lite of Rum.
    Captain Morgan is okay but The Kraken is FAR better, less $$ and with a richer more balanced flavor. Hands done, while Malibu is so weak I'd recommend just adding coconut to whatever rum you like.
    Lastly, the Don Q 151 is not one I've tasted and frankly rum at that proof is usually more like eating hot peppers than enjoying the taste, but I don't know. Maybe it's the shit and if I see it I will try it and update.
    Cheers and have one on me!

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 2 lety

      Omg..your hired!! Great information!! Thanks for watching and commenting!! 👍👍

  • @PatriaPrimum
    @PatriaPrimum Před 2 lety +1

    Captain Morgan all the way

    • @MrFredenza
      @MrFredenza  Před 2 lety

      Nice...thanks for watching and commenting