In the world of rum, “mark” refers to the place and the way how rum was made. Each distillery may have its unique style and production process, influencing the characteristics of the rum. The “mark” designation can help identify the origin of a specific product.
Let’s start by exploring the topic of rum marks from Guyana. There are several designations with only one vintage: PDW 1972, XPD 1971, MEV 1990, or REV 1994, or only one release UPM 1997.
Here are examples of brands associated with some distilleries in Guyana:
PD (Port Mourant Distillery), PM (Port Mourant), PMI (Port Mourant Distillery – Imaginaium) are examples of designations related to the Port Mourant Distillery. You will find them on rum bottles originating from this distillery.
Another marks Port Mourant: MPMM, MPMC, GM, MPM, SBRR, AW, MPM, EHPM (also, take a look at Enmore), UPM, MPM GY.
VRW (Versailles Rum Works), VSG (Versailles Still – Guyana) are brands associated with the Versailles Distillery. They are used to identify rums produced using the distinctive still in this distillery.
Another marks Versailles: AWM, MEC, VSG, KFM, MEV, XPD, MDX. MDXC and REV (also, take a look at Enmore).
ENM (Enmore Distillery), EHP (Enmore Horizontal Plate) are brands that indicate the origin of rum from the Enmore Distillery. Identical designations may appear on labels. Noteworthy that “REV” is another designation signifying Enmore. It stands for “Rectified Extreme Versailles,” providing a distinct marker for Enmore rums subjected to a specific rectification process.
UITVLUGT, UIS (Uitvlugt – Imaginaium Series) are brands associated with the Uitvlugt Distillery. If you see these designations, it suggests that the rum originates from this distillery.
Another marks Uitvlugt: MUI, SVL, UF30E, ICBU, Modified GS, ULR.
BCD (Blairmont Coffey Distillery) is a brand associated with the Blairmont Distillery. It is one of the designations found on bottles of rum from this distillery.
SLD (Skeldon Distillery) is a brand associated with the Skeldon Distillery. These designations are used to identify rums originating from this distillery.
Another marks Skeldon: SWR.
It’s worth noting that different brands may be used by different producers or bottlers, making the identification of the origin of the rum more complex. Always check the information on the label and inquire about the brands used by a particular producer or distillery.
Guyana rum is just a drop in the ocean of various rum marks. Therefore, let’s delve into the world of Jamaican rums.
Esters play a vital role in shaping the rum’s flavor in Jamaica. Depending on the distillery and process, they yield different brands, from light and fruity to intense and spicy.
Each distillery cultivates its unique brands, with ester quantity crucial for the flavor diversity of Jamaican rums. This diversity makes Jamaican rum highly esteemed in the world of spirits.
Jamaican Rum’s Marks
Rum brands are often described using abbreviations representing a specific distillery and/or distillation method. Here’s a brief overview of some brands and their relationships with ester quantities:
CRV (Cane Heavy Rum Versailles): Intense, heavy ester profile. CQV (Cane Heavy Rum Versailles): Similar to CRV, with an intense ester profile. LRM (Light Rum Monymusk): Light, fruity, moderate ester level. MBK (Mark Brown Konti): Balanced, moderate ester level. STC#E (Short Term Container Estate): Intense, full-bodied, high ester level.
Another marks Long Pond: ITP/LSO, MTR, MDR, HJC/LIB, VRW/IRW, HHHS, F◆G, RIW, OCLP, LPS, TECA, TECB, TECC.
Differences between brands often arise from various distillation, fermentation, and aging processes, impacting the quantity and type of esters in the final product.
Writing essays about the myriad rum brands worldwide would be extensive. Therefore, let’s briefly mention a few other distilleries and the rum marks they have created
Mount Gay (Barbados): Mount Gay XO, Mount Gay Black Barrel, Mount Gay Eclipse.
Ron del Barrilito (Puerto Rico): Ron del Barrilito 3 Star, Ron del Barrilito 5 Star.
Flor de Caña (Nicaragua): Flor de Caña 7-Year-Old Grand Reserve, Flor de Caña 12-Year-Old Centenario.
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