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Jamaican Rum: What the Label Has to Mean

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Best Jamaican Rum

There is no official best Jamaican rum. US rum is 27 CFR 5.147 at 40% or more. Jamaica Rum is a JIPO GI; ageing only in Jamaica after the 2024 register change. Appleton Signature is 40% official. No ranking.

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Two-Ingredient Rum Drinks: What the Label Has to Mean

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
2 Ingredient Rum Drinks

No official two-ingredient ranking. Captain Original Spiced official 35%. Malibu Original official 21%. Cola is 0%.

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What to Mix With Malibu

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
What To Mix With Malibu

No official mixer list. Malibu Original 21% official FAQ this project. Footer 21–24% FLAG.

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Coconut Rum Drinks: What the Label Has to Mean

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Simple Coconut Rum Drinks 1

No official best coconut-rum drink. Official Malibu Original 21% ABV this run. Pineapple juice is 0%. Flavor is not a rum type.

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Rum Drinks to Order at a Bar

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
rum drinks to order at a bar

No official best rum drink. IBA Piña Colada 50 ml white rum. US rum ≥40%.

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Is Rum or Bourbon Better for Eggnog? A Direct Answer

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Is Rum Or Bourbon Better For Eggnog

Rum is more traditional and adds molasses depth. Bourbon adds vanilla and oak. Here’s which to choose for what — and why using both beats either.

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Sailor Jerry vs Captain Morgan: What’s the Difference?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Sailor Jerry vs Captain Morgan 1

There should only be one King in any Kingdom, so there should only be one true rum pirate King when it comes to pirate rum. 

Between Sailor Jerry vs Captain M

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Bacardi Gold vs Superior: What’s the Difference?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Bacardi Gold vs Superior rum bottles

Bacardi celebrated its 160th Anniversary with its 1000th award last February 2022. Well known as one of the world’s most awarded rum, Bacardi is a staple in eve

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How Many Shots of Malibu to Get Drunk?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Generic 21% ABV rum bottle next to a 1.5-ounce shot labeled about 0.53 US standard drinks.

Malibu Original is 21% ABV. A 1.5 oz shot is 0.53 US standard drinks; ~2.9 oz is one drink. This is conversion math, not a recipe.

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Malibu Rum Flavors: What the Label Has to Mean

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Malibu Original official 21% ABV; footer 21–24% FLAG. Flavored rum/liqueur, not the 40% rum class. No flavor ranking.

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