What is the difference between rhum and rum?

The main difference between rhum and rum is their place of origin and historical context.

Rhum:

- Traditionally produced in the French Caribbean, and also in French-speaking regions like Martinique, Guadeloupe, Haiti, and others.

- It may have a specific style, quality, or method of production that is associated with those French Caribbean islands.

- The spelling "rhum" is often used in reference to the traditional French varieties.

- May be aged in oak barrels, similar to other types of rum, but may have unique characteristics due to the local ingredients, climate, and production techniques.

Rum:

- A broader term that encompasses various types of distilled alcoholic beverages made from fermented sugarcane juice or molasses.

- Produced in many countries around the world, including the Caribbean, Latin America, and other regions with sugar industries.

- Can have different styles, flavors, and characteristics depending on the region, distillery, and production techniques.

- Commonly aged in oak barrels, but there can be variations such as white rums, spiced rums, or flavored rums.

- While "rhum" is more specific to French Caribbean varieties, "rum" is used as a general term for these distilled sugarcane-based beverages.