Among those who devote too many hours prying out rum’s history from dusty archives, a set of innocent-sounding questions seemingly defy easy answers. Among them: Why did 151 rum become a thing? The 151 here refers to the alcoholic strength of a rum; 75.5 percent ABV, or 151-proof in the American system. It’s an odd strength, unlike more common strengths like 40-, 43-, and 57-percent ABV.
Is This Why 151 Rums Were Created?
Is This Why 151 Rums Were Created?
Is This Why 151 Rums Were Created?
Among those who devote too many hours prying out rum’s history from dusty archives, a set of innocent-sounding questions seemingly defy easy answers. Among them: Why did 151 rum become a thing? The 151 here refers to the alcoholic strength of a rum; 75.5 percent ABV, or 151-proof in the American system. It’s an odd strength, unlike more common strengths like 40-, 43-, and 57-percent ABV.