Vietnamese rum: Chanh Rhum, Rhum Chauvet, ISC Rum - which is better

There are countless alcoholic beverages in the world. The population of different countries and regions prefers "their" beverages. This is due to the fact that the type of production mainly depends on the natural and climatic conditions and the initial product.

What is rum?

Fermented alcoholic beverage from the sugar cane juice originated in ancient China or India. It is he who is considered the "progenitor" of the Roma. The very same drink was first fermented from molasses (a by-product from sugar production) as early as the seventeenth century on Caribbean reed plantations.

He did not possess high taste qualities. He had another virtue - the ability to be stored for several years. In long sea voyages the water quickly faded and was not fit for use. Rum perfectly quenched thirst and did not require special storage conditions.

The strong drink quickly spread throughout the world. In countries with plantations of sugar cane, they learned how to make rum, bringing in its production a local flavor.

Varieties

Cuban, Thai, Jamaican, Caribbean, Austrian, Indian, Dominican Vietnamese rum - they are all classified into the following varieties:

• White or silver. This category includes transparent light Roma. Light shade is due to the lack of long-term aging. It is perfect for cocktails, has a delicate fruity aroma and light sweetness.
• Gold, red or amber. This rum is aged for at least 2 years. The color of the drink comes from a special burning of oak barrels, in which it "ripens". In order to emphasize the shade, add caramel and various spices. Rich color and bright, rich taste attracts the female half of humanity: slightly chilled, it is possible with pieces of ice, not diluted, it is easy to drink.
• Dark or black. Minimum exposure is 3 years. A dark shade from the walls of heavily charred barrels, a dense flavor and a thick aroma. Men prefer to drink it undiluted, with lemon and ice. To produce it comes a cane with a high sugar content.
• Aromatized. In the rum add tropical fruits, berries, spices, juices. Get a sweetish drink no more than 40 degrees.
• Fortified. Rum is diluted with alcohol, bringing the strength of the drink to 75 ⁰ .
• Premium class. A very high quality rum, with an endurance of at least five years. Has a rich taste and pronounced flavor. Drink undiluted
• Elixir. In fact, rum liqueur, sugary and sweet just above the 30 ⁰ fortress. Use it in its pure form, do not use for cocktails.

There is a general rule for the use of rum. He is not drinking from the bottle's throat, as pirates did, but from a special glass. It has a wide base and tapers to the top. This helps the flavor of the drink to concentrate. It is he who gives the first idea of rum, only then comes the turn of taste sensations. A bouquet of flavor and taste completely "dissolves", giving an unforgettable pleasure.

Rum in Vietnam

In Vietnam, there are all the conditions for the successful production of rum: a wonderful climate for the cultivation of sugar cane and hard-working people. First, this land was appreciated by the French. The company Slaur Chauvet (France, Le Havre), founded in 1972, built in the country factories for the production of rum. Vietnam is one of the leaders in the production of cane sugar. A colossal surplus of raw materials helped to quickly establish the release of rum.

Local varieties of the drink do not differ with a fragrant bouquet and good taste. The French company, with its well-developed technology and modern equipment, was able to establish high-quality and low-cost products.

Production features

Vietnamese rum has its secret cooking. In the new barrels for aging the drink must add the remainder of the previous fermentation, special yeast and bacteria. Strict temperature control, careful repeated distillation, flavoring and as a result - an excellent strong drink.

The type of distillation determines the type of rum male - saturated, heavy, strong or feminine - dessert, light, spicy. Numerous additives (mint, citrus, vanilla, cinnamon, anise, etc.) allow you to vary the taste and aromatic range of the drink.

Popular brands

Chanh Rhum is inexpensive, just over a dollar a bottle. The taste of the drink is for an amateur, the fortress is 29 ⁰ . For its production use various berry and fruit extracts, the choice is very large. Most often it is used in cocktails with carbonated drinks, usually with Coca-Cola or fruit juices. They can only be fresh. Never pack a juice with rum.

ISC Rum can be light and dark. He has a peculiar bitter aftertaste. In its pure form it is preferable to use brown rum, it is more delicious and aromatic. This is the most popular drink in Vietnam. The history of its occurrence is kept secret.

Rhum Chauvet is of all three types: white, red, black. Between them vary in taste, flavor and ways of consumption. This variety is for gourmets, who prefer a drink in pure form, without any additives. White Vietnamese rum is indispensable in cocktails. Red is preferred by women, and blacks have such a rich taste that even Coca-Cola does not kill it. All varieties differ by a strength of 40 degrees, which makes them very attractive for Russian tourists. The cost of this brand ranges from 9-11 dollars per bottle.

Exotics

Inventive manufacturers add the most unexpected spices and fruits to the drink. Vietnamese rum can be quite original. Who and when decided to insist a drink on different creeping reptiles do not even know the Vietnamese themselves. But this rum is popular. There are two varieties:

• The drink is prepared with the help of various snake fluids, which are added to the rum. Insists for 24 hours and is served to the table.
• For a long time, a creeping individual "swims" in a closed bottle. Such a drink is served at the festive table.

This is the rum most popular among tourists, but not for their taste, but as an unusual souvenir from an exotic country.

What drink?

Each country has its own peculiarities and secrets for the production of rum. It is impossible to compare beverages according to strict criteria. It is incorrect to talk about a particular drink, that it is bad.

The multinationality of the Roma makes it different, with its character and style. Not an exception and Vietnamese rum. Which is better to argue for a long time. Someone prefer Chanh, not very strong, with a pleasant tender fruit aroma. Others will prefer ISC - one of the most popular varieties in the country. A bitter aftertaste is hard to forget. Fans of European brands will prefer the French Chauvet.

Grown on the southern shores of the Caribbean Sea, then poured sugar cane slaves, gave the world a great romance drink - rum. Diluted and in its pure form, with fruit or a cigar, he will never cease to give pleasure to his admirers.