Is Bumbu really rum? The answer depends on which Bumbu you're talking about. Here, we'll separate fact from conjecture to examine why Bumbu is controversial in some circles.
Thank you for both the previous post and this deep dive into what constitutes rum. This explains neatly why I find myself reading rum labels so carefully in the store, and why those shelves are so much less organized than the whiskey and scotch.
As a cocktail enthusiast, I find I would much rather stock a good base spirit and my own supporting liqueurs rather than something that is "pre-flavored". I can make a bigger variety of cocktails and have more fun experimenting that way. But I understand how someone who doesn't mix drinks might want the other.
This info makes me feel less like a snob about rum because it gives a means to clearly explain the difference even to an inexperienced drinker, without disparaging their choice of the bottle they found on the rum shelf in the store.
Excellent, as always. Thank you Matt.
Thank you for both the previous post and this deep dive into what constitutes rum. This explains neatly why I find myself reading rum labels so carefully in the store, and why those shelves are so much less organized than the whiskey and scotch.
As a cocktail enthusiast, I find I would much rather stock a good base spirit and my own supporting liqueurs rather than something that is "pre-flavored". I can make a bigger variety of cocktails and have more fun experimenting that way. But I understand how someone who doesn't mix drinks might want the other.
This info makes me feel less like a snob about rum because it gives a means to clearly explain the difference even to an inexperienced drinker, without disparaging their choice of the bottle they found on the rum shelf in the store.
Very informative! Thank you for clarifying so many things in one concise article.