Rum in Madagascar is more than just alcohol – it's an important cultural element, often consumed during celebrations (weddings, ceremonies, famadihana) and as an addition to beer.
Malagasy rum is a fascinating, though lesser-known, spirit that reflects the unique character of Madagascar. Sugarcane has been growing there for a long time, and rum is considered the national drink, often enjoyed alongside beer.
Malagasy rum, particularly the renowned Dzama Rhum brand, has been produced on the island of Nosy Be since 1980. It is produced through the fermentation and distillation of sugarcane juice and molasses. The rum is often aged in whisky barrels, which gives it a distinctive aroma and flavor.
Key Production Steps:
- Ingredients: The base is sugarcane grown in fertile volcanic soils, which contributes to the unique flavor.
- Distillation: It is produced by fermenting and distilling molasses or fresh cane juice.
- Aging: Dzama is renowned for using Scotch whisky barrels to age its rum, a process initially associated with bottling the spirits on the island.
Dzama Rhum is top-shelf, so we reached for the mid-range Renala Rhum.
The advertising proclaims elegance and authenticity in a bottle. And it encourages us to discover Renala agricultural rum as a unique experience with every sip.
How can you resist such an advertisement?
If you enjoy rum cocktails, tap here:
Koktajle z rumem
And read about the 6 most interesting drinks.
NOTE: Do not click on: "Sprawdź ofertę rumów", read below.
