Caribbean rum "Ronrico" - first-class alcohol, which is in demand among numerous gourmets. The drink is distinguished by outstanding taste and aromatic properties. In our publication, we consider the tasting characteristics, manufacturing features, varieties of the famous alcohol, as well as gastronomic combinations.
A brief excursion into history
The founders of the famous brand Ronrico Rum Company are entrepreneurs Miguel Bisbal and Sebastian Garcia. After moving to Puerto Rico, these Spanish immigrants decided to invest in the construction of a distillery. In 1862, an alcohol factory was opened. The affairs of the young company quickly went smoothly. For five decades, alcoholic beverages have been a success among the local population.
The situation changed for the worse at the beginning of the First World War. Then the company continued to suffer serious losses due to the prohibition. The company was forced to reorient to the production of medicinal alcohol infusions.
After the prohibition was repealed in 1933, the company's blending masters developed a proprietary Ronrico rum recipe. Alcohol possessed excellent quality and was accessible to a wide consumer audience due to the low price.
Today, the rights to produce alcohol under the brand name Ronrico belong to the Japanese concern Beam Suntory. Despite the new owners of the company, the demanded alcohol is produced at the same enterprise according to proven recipes. Ronrico rum is worshiped by millions of gourmets around the globe. The drink has the glory of one of the most popular samples of alcohol in its homeland in Puerto Rico.
Production Features
The alcohol base for making Ronrico rum is made by fermenting black molasses. Water and yeast components are added to the composition. The mixture is allowed to reach the standard within a few days. Then the mash is subjected to distillation. During the process, natural flavors, spices, herbal and fruit ingredients are added here.
According to the results of distillation, the manufacturer receives high-quality rum alcohol, which has a strength close to 80%. Alcohol is diluted with soft water. Next, the product is corked in barrels of white oak wood and sent for maturation in the cellar. After aging, the alcohol is blended, filtered and poured into a glass container.
Tasting qualities
The drink has a soft texture of taste. During the tasting of classic samples of the alcohol brand, pronounced intonations of spices and oak wood are felt. The aroma reveals subtle shades of reed molasses, fruits and spices. Due to its rich taste and smell, the product is often used as the basis for the preparation of alcoholic cocktails.
Varieties of the alcohol brand
Nowadays, the following options of the famous brand alcohol are presented on the market:
- Rum "Ronrico Silver Label" - a drink with a transparent structure. It has a fortress of about 40 revolutions. Extract alcohol in oak barrels before bottling is 6 months. According to consumer reviews, Ronrico Silver rum has a dry character and a pleasant aroma of spices.
- "Ronrico Gold Label" - the strength of the drink corresponds to the above sample. The difference is the aging of alcohol in barrels throughout the year. The taste of such alcohol is dominated by pronounced oak bitterness. The fragrance impresses with an unobtrusive train of spices.
- Ronrico Violet Label is a rich drink with a 75% strength. Strong spicy intonations come first in the train of aromas. Due to the high strength, this rum is used for making cocktails.
- Ronrico Citrus is an easy version of the brand’s products. The strength of the drink is only 30 revolutions. In the taste and aroma of alcohol, a harmonious combination of spicy and citrus shades is noted.
- “Ronrico Vanilla” is another weak drink of a popular brand. The basis of the aromatic plume is vanilla intonation.
- Ronrico Pineapple Coconut is a variety of rum that impresses with rich tones of pineapple and coconut.
Gastronomic combinations
Ronrico rum combines well with cola and lemon juice. Gourmets serve a drink to the table along with seafood. Alcohol looks like a good addition to exotic fruits and pastries.