Updated April 2026.
There is no official cherry rum drink. US rum is a US type.147 at 40% or more. Cherry is flavor talk, not a type. A cherry liqueur sits under Typical US 40%. A 1.5-ounce 40% pour is one drink. Jamaica GI 37.5% unused as TTB.
Related: Bacardi flavors, banana rum mixers, is Bacardi rum.
Flavor vs class
| Language | Drinks |
|---|---|
| US rum | 1.00 / 1.5 oz |
| Cherry rum | Neck |
| Cherry liqueur | Read the neck |
| Jamaica GI 37.5% | Neck |
Count both bottles. Pour math: spirit drinks.
Sources
- 27 CFR 5.147 / 5.150. Typical 40% Jamaica GI 37.5 unused as TTB
- NIAAA December 2025. No drink ranking.
- 27 CFR 5.147 ≥40%
- 27 CFR 5.150
- is 27 CFR 5