Browse By Style
Browse Rum by Style
Rum is one of the most diverse spirit categories in the world. While whisky is often organised by country or distillery, rum is better understood through production styles. These styles reflect differences in raw materials, fermentation, distillation and ageing traditions across the Caribbean and beyond.
At Casa de Vinos we organise our rum selection by style to help drinkers explore the category more easily. From cane-juice rhums of the French Caribbean to pot-still rums of Jamaica and the traditional spirits of Haiti, each style offers a distinct perspective on rum production.
Rhum Agricole
Rhum agricole is a style of rum distilled directly from fresh sugar cane juice rather than molasses. This method produces spirits that emphasise the flavour of the cane itself, often showing vibrant notes of fresh grass, citrus, herbs and tropical fruit.
The style is most closely associated with Martinique, where rhum agricole production is regulated under the AOC Martinique appellation. Distilleries such as Neisson, Rhum JM, Clément and Saint James produce a wide range of rhums blancs and aged expressions within this tradition.
Explore the category on our Rhum Agricole page.
Martinique Rhum
Martinique is one of the most important rum-producing regions in the Caribbean and the global reference point for rhum agricole. The island’s rum production is governed by the AOC Martinique, the only official appellation system for rum in the world.
The volcanic soils around Mount Pelée and the island’s tropical climate create ideal conditions for sugar cane cultivation. As a result, Martinique rhums are often recognised for their aromatic clarity, balance and strong connection to terroir.
You can discover producers such as Neisson and Saint James on our Martinique Rhum page.
Haitian Rhum and Clairin
Haiti has one of the most distinctive rum traditions in the Caribbean. Many Haitian spirits are distilled from fresh sugar cane juice using small pot stills, creating vibrant and highly aromatic spirits closely tied to local agriculture.
Traditional Haitian spirits are known as clairin, produced in small rural distilleries known as guildives. Fermentation is often spontaneous and distillation takes place in simple pot stills that preserve the raw character of the cane.
Modern projects such as Papalin and Providence are helping introduce Haitian rum to a wider audience, showcasing both traditional and contemporary interpretations of the country’s cane-spirit heritage.
Learn more on our Haitian Rhum page.
Pot Still Rum
Some rum styles emphasise heavy, characterful distillation using pot stills rather than column stills. Pot still rums often display bold aromatics, deeper texture and strong fermentation character.
Jamaica is particularly famous for pot still rum production, where long fermentations and traditional stills create powerful flavour profiles sometimes described as “high ester”.
These rums can range from bright tropical fruit notes to intensely aromatic spirits prized by enthusiasts.
Traditional Caribbean Rum
Beyond agricole and clairin, many Caribbean rums are produced from molasses using column still distillation. Countries such as Barbados, Trinidad, Guyana and Cuba have developed their own distinct rum traditions.
These styles often emphasise balance, structure and ageing in oak casks. Matured Caribbean rums can display flavours such as caramel, dried fruit, spice and toasted oak.
Each region brings its own production philosophy, creating a broad spectrum of styles within the rum category.
Discover Rum at Casa de Vinos
Casa de Vinos offers a curated selection of rum from across the Caribbean and beyond, including rhum agricole from Martinique, Haitian cane spirits and classic Caribbean aged rums.
You can explore the range online or experience a selection of rum styles by the glass at the Casa de Vinos Lounge in South Melbourne.
For wholesale and venue enquiries please contact wholesale@casadevinos.com.au.
