Pyrat Rum

Rum is a spirit made from fermented sugar cane or its by-products, such as molasses. It is distilled in pot stills for small amounts, or column stills for modern large production runs.

Like vodka, rum is clear when distilled; however most rums are aged before being bottled. Premium rums are aged in oak barrels, especially those previously used for ageing whiskey.

White Or Clear Rum
White rum is clear and mild of taste, often used for mixers and cocktails.

Gold Or Pale Rum
Ageing rums become amber in hue, taking on some of the character and color of the barrel. Gold rums are aged longer and may have additives to preserve color.

Dark Rum
Dark rums are well aged and may have a caramel flavor.

Black Rum
These are the darkest and most flavored of rums. Barrels used to age black rum may be burnt or charred.

Navy Rum
After Britain took control of the West Indies, the Royal Navy provided Rum for sailors as Rum was found to last better in its barrel than wine or brandy.

This rum is blended to be elegantly smooth and delicious. Its amber color indicates its flavorful sippability. It is blended to be enjoyed over ice with a twist of lemon or combined with almost any high quality mixer.This rum is blended to be elegantly smooth and delicious. Its amber color indicates its flavorful sippability. It is blended to be enjoyed over ice with a twist of lemon or combined with almost any high quality mixer.

Pyrat Rum XO Reserve

According to Pyrat Rum distillers Patron Spirits, the Patron Saint of Bartenders is a chap named Hoti, but according to Roman Catholics it is St Armand.

St. Armand was Bishop of Maastricht (584-679) and a keen supporter of the wine-making regions of France, Germany and Flanders. He has become the official patron of wine makers, brewers, barkeepers and the like.

Albinus, Bishop of Angers (470-550.) St. Albinus was elected, against his wishes, Bishop of Angers is patron saint against pirate attacks. Ever willing to help those in distress, he is reputed to have used church money to free hostages from pirates. Since then he has been invoked to repel pirate attacks.

There are hundreds of Rum Cockails - here are just a few:

Daiquiri
50ml Light white rum
15ml Lime juice
10ml Sugar syrup

Shake ingredients with ice and strain into cocktail glass.
Garnish with a lime wedge on rim.

Mai Tai
50ml aged rum
12.5ml Grand Marnier
20ml lime juice
12.5ml Orgeat syrup

Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into glass filled with crushed ice.
Garnish with lime wedge and mint.

Pina Colada
60ml Gold rum
75ml fresh pineapple juice
20ml Cream of Coconut
15ml Double cream

Blend ingredients with measure of crushed ice.
Garnish with pineapple leaf and cherry.

Zombie
1 measure dark rum
1 measure white rum
1 measure pineapple juice
1 teaspoon caster sugar

Shake the ingredients well with ice and strain into a tall tumbler.
Garnish with pineapple slices and cocktail cherry.