{"title":"Rum","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRum: Distillate from sugar cane, barrel-aged\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRum\u003c\/strong\u003e is a spirit distilled from fermented molasses, sugar cane syrup, or fresh sugar cane juice, with a minimum alcohol content of 37.5% ABV. Its home is the Caribbean, where sugar cane has been cultivated for centuries. Here you will find aged rum, spiced rum, a rum liqueur, and a small tasting set—rum that acquires its unique character in Hamburg and on the Moselle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRum, Spiced Rum, Rum Liqueur: what lies behind the names\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEU Spirit Drink Regulation 2019\/787 precisely governs what may be labeled as \"rum.\" The distillate must be derived from sugar cane and distilled at below 96% ABV to preserve the typical character of rum. Added alcohol and flavorings are prohibited, caramel coloring is permitted only for color adjustment, and a maximum of 20g of sugar per liter is allowed for rounding off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis leads to two further classifications. A \u003cstrong\u003espiced rum\u003c\/strong\u003e is infused with spices such as cinnamon, clove, or vanilla and is therefore legally considered a rum-based spirit. A \u003cstrong\u003erum liqueur\u003c\/strong\u003e is significantly sweeter: as a liqueur, it requires at least 100g of sugar per liter and a minimum of 15% ABV. HELMUT's rum liqueur is slightly above this limit with 103g of residual sugar and well above the minimum with 35% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhite, brown, and aged rum\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color reveals much about the variety. White rum is light and clear, usually stored for a short time, and often intended for cocktails. Brown and aged rum gain color and depth from the wooden barrel: vanilla, caramel, and dried fruit come from the oak; the longer the storage, the rounder the rum. A finish in a second barrel that previously held bourbon, sherry, or wine adds a final, distinct accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur rum producers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hersteller-helmut-wermut\"\u003eHelmut Wermut\u003c\/a\u003e from Hamburg is actually known for vermouth and uses their own vermouth barrels for rum. The Caribbean rum comes from the Dominican Republic and is aged for eight years in American oak, followed by six months in an ex-bourbon barrel. Our best-seller is the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/helmut-rum-likoer\"\u003eHELMUT Rum Liqueur\u003c\/a\u003e: smooth with vanilla, caramel, and red berries, rounded off with a touch of HELMUT vermouth. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/helmut-rum-vermouth-finish\"\u003eHELMUT Rum Vermouth Finish\u003c\/a\u003e spends an additional three months in a vermouth barrel and, at 40% ABV, presents itself with spicy notes of herbs, wood, chamomile, and caramel. For those who want to sample first, reach for the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/helmut-rum-3er-mini-probierbox\"\u003eHELMUT Rum Tasting Box\u003c\/a\u003e with three 50ml bottles: Rum Barrel Aged with apricot and vanilla, Vermouth Finish, and Rum Liqueur side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hersteller-wajos\"\u003eWajos\u003c\/a\u003e from Dohr on the Moselle flavors rum for the cold season. The amber-colored \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/santas-spiced-rum\"\u003eSantas Spiced Rum\u003c\/a\u003e gets cinnamon, star anise, and spiced plums, while the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/christmas-spiced-rum\"\u003eChristmas Spiced Rum\u003c\/a\u003e made from rum from Barbados and Jamaica relies on cinnamon and clove, plus plum and aronia. Both have 37.8% ABV and are robust, smooth, and spicy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRum in the bar and winter kitchen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged rum like the Vermouth Finish belongs neat in a nosing glass or in a Rum Old Fashioned; the rum liqueur is best neat or in a Rum Sour. Spiced rum is suitable in winter in hot apple juice with a cinnamon stick or in white mulled wine, and in summer as a long drink with ginger beer. In the kitchen, a dash of Christmas Spiced Rum gives baked apple sauce and red cabbage a warm note, while bottled rum flavors \"Rumtopf,\" raisins for stollen, or a cream sauce for dessert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuying rum: what to look for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesignation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Rum\" on the label means pure sugar cane distillate without added flavorings; \"spiced rum\" and \"rum liqueur\" are spiced or sweetened, respectively.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Age indications refer to the time stored in the barrel; HELMUT indicates eight years plus the finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol content:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rum has at least 37.5% ABV, our rum liqueur has 35% ABV.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e upright, in a dark place at room temperature. Rum does not continue to age in the bottle and remains shelf-stable even after opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore from the spirits shelf\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRum is part of our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kategorie-spirituosen\"\u003eSpirits\u003c\/a\u003e category. You can find the vermouth whose barrels are used for the Vermouth Finish under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kategorie-wermut\"\u003eVermouth\u003c\/a\u003e; other sweet companions ranging from hazelnut to egg liqueur can be found under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kategorie-likoere\"\u003eLiqueurs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrder rum online\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether aged rum for the home bar or spiced rum for the winter kitchen: you can order rum online at Leni \u0026amp; Hans, and your package will be with you in 1–3 days. Sales are restricted to persons 18 years and older.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"santas-spiced-rum","title":"Santa's Spiced Rum","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWajos Santas Spiced Rum. Rum with cinnamon, star anise, and spiced plum, 37.8 percent – the spiced rum to enjoy neat over ice and in mulled wine.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWajos Santas Spiced Rum\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rum-based spirit with 37.8 percent alcohol, spiced with cinnamon, star anise, and spiced plums, 500 ml from Dohr on the Moselle. Not a pure Caribbean rum for collecting, not a liqueur, not a punch, but a spiced rum that smells sweet and bold and tastes of Christmas spices. For ages 18 and up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSantas Spiced Rum from Wajos\u003c\/strong\u003e sits next to a classic rum like gingerbread next to a butter cookie. One is the original: sugar cane, cask, time, that’s all. The other takes the same base and gives it what December needs – cinnamon, star anise, plum. If you collect rum, you’ll be happier with the first. If you want a glass on a cold evening that smells like a Christmas market, go with the second. We receive frequent orders for this bottle – as a gift and for one's own winter evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAmber-colored, sweet-scented, cinnamon and star anise in the glass\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rum is amber-colored and has a sweet, bold aroma, first of cinnamon, then of star anise with its licorice note, followed by dark, cooked plum. On the tongue, at 37.8 percent, it is smoother than an overproof rum and rounder than a gin: warm, full-bodied, with the spices at the end, which linger for a long time. The spiced plum is a specialty at Wajos – it is available as a crema and as a liqueur – and here it gives the rum its fruitiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo be honest: The label says \"spirit\" instead of \"rum.\" This is the rule rather than a deficiency – a rum to which spices are added legally loses this designation, even if rum is the base. Which rum this is and where it comes from, Wajos keeps to itself. And how sweet the spicing turns out to be is left open by the ingredient list – the scent is sweet, the taste bolder than it smells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those looking for a pure, unspiced rum from the Caribbean, this rum is not suitable – here it is about the spices rather than the barrel. Those who prefer their winter spices dry and with juniper will find them in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/christmas-gin\"\u003eChristmas Gin\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNeat over ice, in white mulled wine, in cola, and in punch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe easiest way is a glass with ice. Four centiliters, two large ice cubes, wait five minutes until the cold takes the edge off the sweetness and the spices come to the fore. That is the nightcap after Christmas dinner, a glass instead of the whole shelf. If you prefer it milder, add an orange zest or a cinnamon stick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe house recommendation is white mulled wine: a glass of hot white mulled wine, add two centiliters of spiced rum, stir. The rum adds depth and plum, the mulled wine adds warmth – for an evening on the balcony in December or after the Christmas market at home. It is also the shot that makes a drink \"grown-up\" in hot apple juice with a cinnamon stick or in a punch with orange and clove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a long drink, it works like any spiced rum: with cola and a lime wedge, with ginger beer and ice as a wintery Mule, or with apple juice and sparkling water as a light, long drink. In a Hot Buttered Rum – rum, hot water, a piece of butter, brown sugar, cinnamon – it is right at home. It is not suitable for classic rum cocktails like Daiquiri or Mojito: the spices clash there with the lime and mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd as with any spirit: the rum is for those aged 18 and over, and the glass that tastes like Christmas is one per evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two centiliters of spiced rum in a mug of hot apple juice, a cinnamon stick, an orange slice – the punch for the afternoon when the tree is put up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom the liqueur manufactory where Wajos started\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpirits are the origins of Wajos. Walter Josef Oster, a winemaker from Ediger-Eller on the Moselle whose family has been making wine for 15 generations, founded a liqueur manufactory alongside the winery in the 1980s – his initials became the brand name. From the 2000s onwards, his son Peter Oster and Ulf Schwichtenberg built it into the Wajos brand in Dohr near Cochem, with the first store opening in Trier in 2008 and today stores all over Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSantas Spiced Rum belongs to the house's winter bar, alongside the Christmas Gin and the Christmas liqueurs. Like most of the approximately 900 items, it comes from Dohr, where over 80 employees work and the in-house laboratory checks every bottle before it leaves the premises. The flair for spice and fruit in the bottle comes from forty years of liqueur making – infusing and dosing aromas was the first thing the company excelled at, long before gin and rum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe bottle for the St. Nicholas boot and for people who avoid gin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSantas Spiced Rum is the gift for those who remain indifferent to gin. Dads, grandpas, colleagues, friends with a grill and a wood stove – anyone who enjoys something bold in their glass in December is in the right place here. The bottle is self-explanatory in a boot, under the tree, or as a gift for an Advent party – the name tells you exactly when it's time for it. It should be stored in a dry, dark place and upright, outside the refrigerator; 500 milliliters are enough for about twelve glasses or twenty mulled wines. If you want the cinnamon to be even more distinct, you will find it in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/christmas-spiced-rum\"\u003eChristmas Spiced Rum\u003c\/a\u003e, and for those who prefer to eat their rum, in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/rum-pralinen-jamaika\"\u003eJamaican Rum Pralines\u003c\/a\u003e – both on our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hersteller-wajos\"\u003eWajos page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rum is not suitable for anyone under 18 years of age, and for anyone who avoids star anise – its licorice note is distinct, and it lingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRum with cinnamon, star anise, and plum, 37.8 percent, from the Moselle – the spiced rum that belongs in the St. Nicholas boot.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wajos","offers":[{"title":"500 ml","offer_id":57548253528396,"sku":"024WAJ0004","price":21.45,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3903\/4700\/files\/santas-spiced-rum-woo-eigen.png?v=1790955303"},{"product_id":"christmas-spiced-rum","title":"Christmas Spiced Rum","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWajos Christmas Spiced Rum. Spiced rum from Barbados and Jamaica with cinnamon, clove, plum, and aronia, 37.8 percent – the spiced rum for December evenings and for anyone giving rum as a gift.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWajos Christmas Spiced Rum\u003c\/strong\u003e is a spirit based on rum from Barbados and Jamaica, spiced with cinnamon and clove, and given a fruity note by plum and aronia. With 37.8 percent alcohol, 500 ml, from Dohr on the Moselle. Not a pure, unspiced rum, not a liqueur, and not a mulled wine substitute, but a spiced rum – bold, smooth, and aromatic. For ages 18 and up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristmas Spiced Rum by Wajos\u003c\/strong\u003e is the bottle that gets reordered every winter—almost all of it between November and Christmas. The perfect evening with it looks like this: the kids are asleep, the tree is up, and the leftovers from baking cookies are on the table. A small glass, neat, and at first, it smells of cinnamon and clove, just like the kitchen in the afternoon. Then comes the plum, dark and sweet, followed by the aronia with its tart bite. It is the rum that belongs to December like gingerbread—and that goes back into the cupboard in January.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCinnamon and clove on the nose, plum and aronia on the tongue, smooth finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first impression is the nose: cinnamon, distinct, and clove behind it. You know the scent from Christmas spices, only fresher than spice powder from a tin. On the tongue, the rum appears first—warm, with the light molasses sweetness and depth that rum from Barbados and Jamaica brings. Then the fruit: plum, dark and round, and aronia, whose tart nature prevents the whole thing from leaning too far toward a liqueur. The finish is smooth, warming, and long; at 37.8 percent, it is bold yet gentle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo be honest: the label says \"spirit\" instead of \"rum\"—as soon as rum is spiced, it legally loses that designation. For those expecting an unspiced, dry rum for drinking neat, this bottle is not suitable. Anyone who prefers gin with Christmas spices will find an alternative from the same producer in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/christmas-gin\"\u003eChristmas Gin\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNeat, in punch, in coffee – and what belongs in baked apple sauce\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt shows its best side neat at room temperature, in a small glass—this way, the cinnamon and plum stay at the forefront. If you prefer it colder, add an ice cube; this makes it smoother and the spices recede slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is right at home in a hot drink: a splash in hot apple juice with a slice of orange makes a punch that is faster to prepare than mulled wine. Two centiliters in coffee after a meal, topped with a little cream, replaces dessert. In warm milk with honey, it is the version for evenings when it is truly cold outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the kitchen, it is the ingredient for everything involving winter fruits: a tablespoon in the sauce for baked apples, in red cabbage just before serving, or over vanilla ice cream with sautéed plums. It is out of place in a traditional \"Rumtopf\" due to the spices—that requires a clear, high-proof rum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a long drink, it works with ginger ale or ginger beer over ice, with a slice of orange—less Christmassy, but the best option when guests come over who prefer their rum mixed. It is not suitable for classic rum cocktails like a Mojito or Daiquiri: cinnamon and clove do not pair well with lime and mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e A small glass of the Spiced Rum paired with two \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/rum-pralinen-jamaika\"\u003eJamaican Rum Pralines\u003c\/a\u003e—our finale for a Christmas dinner when no one wants cake anymore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom a liqueur manufactory on the Moselle that started with spirits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpirits are the origin of Wajos; everything else came later. Walter Josef Oster, whose initials form the name, came from a winemaking family in Ediger-Eller that has been growing wine for 15 generations. In the 1980s, he founded a liqueur manufactory alongside the vineyard—long before there were cremas, spiced oils, or spice blends. Anyone buying a Wajos rum today is buying from the oldest part of the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the 2000s onwards, under son Peter Oster and business partner Ulf Schwichtenberg, the manufactory became the brand Wajos, based in Dohr near Cochem, with over 80 employees and its own stores throughout Germany—the first opened in Trier in 2008. The range includes around 900 items, most of them produced in Dohr and tested in their own laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rum itself comes from the Caribbean, from Barbados and Jamaica, while the spicing with cinnamon, clove, plum, and aronia is the Wajos signature. For a spiced rum, this is the standard division of labor, and it fits a business whose craft since the 1980s has been the blending, spicing, and balancing of spirits. The family business calls its approach \"working in a controlled small-scale way\"—the Christmas Spiced Rum is a seasonal winter item that only sits on the shelf during the cold months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe bottle for Advent, for under the tree, and for your supply until January\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor us, this bottle is the Christmas gift for people who like rum and already have some. Spiced, seasonal, and with a label that stands out under the tree. The second spiced variety from the same producer is \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/santas-spiced-rum\"\u003eSanta's Spiced Rum\u003c\/a\u003e; if you want cream in your glass, you will find it in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/christmas-cream-likoer\"\u003eChristmas Cream Liqueur\u003c\/a\u003e. All spirits and pralines can be found on our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hersteller-wajos\"\u003eWajos page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a supply, one 500 ml bottle is enough for an Advent full of small glasses and a few punch evenings. Once opened, it will last for many months if stored in a dry place away from light, meaning the bottle will still taste great next winter. It is not suitable for anyone under 18—or for anyone who finds cinnamon too much, as it is front and center here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRum from the Caribbean, cinnamon, clove, plum, and aronia from the Moselle—the spiced rum that heralds the start of December for us.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wajos","offers":[{"title":"500 ml","offer_id":57548253561164,"sku":"024WAJ0001","price":21.45,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3903\/4700\/files\/christmas-spiced-rum-woo-eigen.png?v=1790955310"},{"product_id":"helmut-rum-vermouth-finish","title":"HELMUT Rum - Vermouth Finish","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHELMUT Rum Vermouth Finish. Caribbean rum with a vermouth cask finish – aged for eight years, herbaceous and complex, 40% ABV.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHELMUT Rum Vermouth Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rum from Helmut Wermut in Hamburg. The base is a blend of Caribbean rums from the Dominican Republic, aged for eight years in American oak. This is followed by six months in ex-bourbon casks and three months in a HELMUT vermouth cask, 40% ABV, 500 ml. Not a vermouth, not a liqueur – a rum with herbaceous notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRum Vermouth Finish by Helmut Wermut\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rum with a cask finish. In the spirits world, \"finish\" refers to secondary maturation in a second cask that previously contained something else, imparting new notes to the distillate. This is exactly where the name comes from: Vermouth Finish means maturation in a vermouth cask. The idea was born in Hamburg for a very practical reason. Helmut Wermut had empty casks that had previously held HELMUT Vermouth Barrel Aged. According to the manufacturer, this vermouth is reminiscent of port wine with fine bitter notes. Instead of discarding the barrels, the creators filled them with rum. Thus, the HELMUT Rum experiment was born.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTaste\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vermouth Finish tastes intensely spicy and complex, with herbs, wood, and tannins in the foreground. Behind these come chamomile, caramel, and vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, spice and roundness alternate: first herbs, wood, and tannins, then the softer notes of caramel and vanilla. The finish is caramelly and herbaceous; the manufacturer recommends it for courageous explorers. With 11 g of residual sugar per liter, it remains a rum, with the sweetness taking a backseat to the spice. The impact of the vermouth cask is highlighted by a comparison with the Rum Barrel Aged from the same distillery. Its maturation ends after the bourbon cask, and it tastes smoother, with notes of apricot, raisin, and vanilla. If you are expecting a soft, sweet rum, it is better to reach for the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/helmut-rum-likoer\"\u003eHELMUT Rum Liqueur\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vermouth Finish is a rum for enjoying neat and for an Old Fashioned. According to the manufacturer, it should convince everyone who appreciates untreated products, especially when enjoyed neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy it neat by pouring it into a small glass and letting it sit for a moment to allow the herbs and wood to emerge. For the HELMUT Rum Old Fashioned, you need 6 cl of Rum Vermouth Finish, 1 cl of sugar syrup, and a dash of orange bitters. Stir everything briefly in a mixing glass with ice. Then strain into a tumbler over fresh ice and add an orange zest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Squeeze the orange zest over the glass before dropping it in. The oil from the peel settles on the drink and adds a fresh aroma to the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHelmut Wermut is a vermouth brand from Hamburg, founded at the end of 2017 by Markus Weiß, who discovered the vermouth culture in Barcelona. Today, he runs the company with Olina Kladensky, and it is known for its three vermouths made from Palatinate wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rum comes from the Dominican Republic. It is a blend of rums from the same distillery, distilled from molasses using the column still method. After eight years in American oak, it undergoes an initial six-month finish in ex-bourbon casks. The second finish takes place in Germany: three months in casks that previously held HELMUT Vermouth. This is how the rum combines its Caribbean origin with the Hamburg vermouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor whom\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vermouth Finish is the rum for the curious who want to try rum with herbaceous spice, and for anyone who likes to stir their Old Fashioned with rum. It makes a great gift for people who collect spirits and enjoy comparing cask finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to taste all the HELMUT rums first, start with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/helmut-rum-3er-mini-probierbox\"\u003eHELMUT Rum 3-piece Mini Tasting Box\u003c\/a\u003e. You can find all bottles on our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hersteller-helmut-wermut\"\u003eHelmut Wermut page\u003c\/a\u003e. The rum is 40% ABV and is available to those aged 18 and over. It is not suitable for those looking for a mild rum for sweet cocktails – it is spicy, woody, and herbaceous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEight years of oak, bourbon cask, and vermouth cask – the Caribbean rum from Helmut Wermut for enjoying neat and for a Rum Old Fashioned.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Helmut Wermut","offers":[{"title":"500 ml","offer_id":57548291965260,"sku":"024HEL007","price":36.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3903\/4700\/files\/helmut-rum-vermouth-finish-freisteller.png?v=1790867963"},{"product_id":"helmut-rum-likoer","title":"HELMUT Rum Liqueur","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHELMUT Rum Liqueur. Rum liqueur made from eight-year-aged Caribbean rum – smooth, sweet, and complex, with 35% ABV.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHELMUT Rum Liqueur\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rum liqueur from Helmut Wermut in Hamburg. The base is a blend of Caribbean rums from the Dominican Republic, aged for eight years in American oak and six months in ex-bourbon casks. It has 35% ABV, 500 ml. Not a dry rum, not a cream liqueur – a sweet rum for the end of the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRum Liqueur from Helmut Wermut\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rum-based liqueur, i.e., a sweetened spirit. The producer is quite open about why HELMUT Rum Liqueur is labeled as a liqueur. For rum, there is an EU limit of 20 g of sugar per liter. HELMUT wanted to offer a sweeter version of their rum, and at 103 g of residual sugar per liter, it is well above that limit. Thus, it is called a liqueur. For a fine finish, the producer adds a little HELMUT Wermut Barrel Aged, a vermouth of their own making which, according to the producer, is reminiscent of port wine with fine bitter notes. Its home is the Caribbean; it receives its composition in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTaste\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rum liqueur tastes smooth and sweet, with notes of vanilla, caramel, and dried fruit. Behind these are hidden hints of chocolate and red berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sweetness is at the forefront, carried by a rum that has aged for eight years in American oak. Dried fruits, chocolate, and red berries provide depth, and the producer describes the finish as complex. Helmut Wermut calls it a sweet rum liqueur for those with a sweet tooth. Compared to the spicy \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/helmut-rum-vermouth-finish\"\u003eHELMUT Rum Vermouth Finish\u003c\/a\u003e with its herbal and woody notes, the liqueur is soft and round. The Rum Barrel Aged also stays well below the liqueur, with 11 g of residual sugar per liter. If you are looking for a dry rum to drink neat, the Vermouth Finish is the right choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rum liqueur works well neat as a sweet end to a dinner or in a Rum Sour. Served neat, pour it into a small glass, ideally with coffee or a piece of dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a HELMUT Rum Sour, add 4 cl of HELMUT Rum Liqueur, 2 cl of lime juice, and 1 cl of sugar syrup to a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain the drink into a tumbler. Top with an orange zest. The lime keeps the sweetness of the liqueur in balance, making the drink fresh and well-rounded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place the liqueur next to a dessert with red berries or a chocolate cake. The berry and chocolate notes in the glass will then be reflected on the plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHelmut Wermut is a vermouth brand from Hamburg, founded at the end of 2017 by Markus Weiß, who discovered the vermouth culture in Barcelona. Today, he runs the company together with Olina Kladensky. The rum was born out of an experiment: empty barrels from the HELMUT Wermut Barrel Aged were to be reused. Today, there are three HELMUT rums; the liqueur is the sweet version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rum for the liqueur comes from the Dominican Republic. It is a blend of rums from the same distillery, distilled from molasses using the column-still process and aged for eight years in American oak. This is followed by six months in ex-bourbon casks. Its composition as a liqueur, with more sweetness and vermouth for a rounded profile, takes place in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor whom\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis rum liqueur is for anyone who likes sweet drinks and prefers their rum soft rather than sharp. It is perfect for dessert at a family meal and as a gift for people who enjoy a little glass with their coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to try the HELMUT rums side-by-side first, start with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/helmut-rum-3er-mini-probierbox\"\u003eHELMUT Rum 3-piece Mini Tasting Box\u003c\/a\u003e. All bottles can be found on our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hersteller-helmut-wermut\"\u003eHelmut Wermut page\u003c\/a\u003e. The liqueur has 35% ABV and is sold to persons 18 and over. It is not suitable for those looking for a tart, dry rum – its sweetness is distinct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCaribbean rum with vanilla, caramel, and red berries – the rum liqueur from Helmut Wermut for a post-dinner glass and the Rum Sour.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Helmut Wermut","offers":[{"title":"500 ml","offer_id":57548292391244,"sku":"024HEL008","price":36.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3903\/4700\/files\/helmut-rum-likoer-freisteller.png?v=1790867971"},{"product_id":"helmut-rum-3er-mini-probierbox","title":"Helmut Rum 3-Piece Mini Tasting Box","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHELMUT Rum 3-Piece Mini Tasting Box. Rum tasting set with three 50 ml bottles – aged for eight years, three finishes, ranging from smooth to herbal to sweet.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHELMUT Rum 3-Piece Mini Tasting Box\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rum tasting set from Helmut Wermut in Hamburg. It contains 50 ml each of Rum Barrel Aged, Rum Vermouth Finish, and Rum Liqueur, totaling 150 ml with 35 to 40% ABV. Not vermouth, not an aperitif – three spirits from the same Caribbean rum base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Rum 3-Piece Mini Tasting Box from Helmut Wermut\u003c\/strong\u003e shows what a rum can become. All three bottles start the same way: with a blend of Caribbean rums from the Dominican Republic, aged for eight years in American oak. Then, their paths diverge. One receives only a bourbon cask finish, one additionally receives a finish in a vermouth cask, and one becomes a liqueur with added sweetness. It is an evening after dinner, three small glasses are on the table, and you can taste how the cask and sugar change the very same rum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTaste\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe box ranges from smooth and fruity to intensely herbal and pleasantly sweet. Each bottle shows a different side of the same rum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rum Barrel Aged is the smooth entry point at 40% ABV. After six months in an ex-bourbon cask, it tastes slightly spicy, with delicate fruity notes of apricot, raisin, and vanilla. The finish adds caramel and subtle peppery tones. The manufacturer calls it a harmonious rum with a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/helmut-rum-vermouth-finish\"\u003eHELMUT Rum Vermouth Finish\u003c\/a\u003e also has 40% ABV, but was additionally aged for three months in casks that previously held HELMUT Vermouth. It is intensely spicy and complex, with herbs, wood, and tannins, plus chamomile, caramel, and vanilla. Its finish is caramel-herbal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/helmut-rum-likoer\"\u003eHELMUT Rum Liqueur\u003c\/a\u003e has 35% ABV and, with 103 g of residual sugar per liter, is significantly sweeter. For balance, the producer adds a touch of HELMUT Wermut Barrel Aged. It tastes smooth and sweet like vanilla, caramel, and dried fruits, with hidden notes of chocolate and red berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe box is intended for tasting neat, in the order of Barrel Aged, Vermouth Finish, then Liqueur. This way, the sweet liqueur comes last and does not overpower the drier rums before it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePour a small sip from each bottle into a glass and take your time. With what's left in the box, you can also mix drinks. For a HELMUT Rum Airmail, shake 3 cl of Rum Barrel Aged with 1.5 cl of lime juice and 1.5 cl of honey syrup and top with sparkling wine in a champagne glass. For a HELMUT Rum Sour, shake 4 cl of Rum Liqueur with 2 cl of lime juice, 1 cl of sugar syrup, and ice, and garnish with an orange zest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Try the Barrel Aged and the Vermouth Finish right after each other. Both have 40% ABV and 11 g of residual sugar per liter; the difference comes primarily from the vermouth cask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHELMUT primarily stands for vermouth from Hamburg, founded in late 2017 by Markus Weiß, now joined by Olina Kladensky. The rum was created as an experiment: empty casks from the HELMUT Wermut Barrel Aged were intended to be reused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rums come from the Dominican Republic, all from the same distillery. They are distilled from molasses in a column still and aged for eight years in American oak. This is followed by six months in an ex-bourbon cask, and for the Vermouth Finish, an additional three months in a HELMUT vermouth cask in Germany. The liqueur is also composed in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor whom\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA note on labeling: The box is labeled \"contains sulfites.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe box is for rum enthusiasts who want to taste the varieties before committing to a large bottle. It makes a great gift for friends who enjoy tasting spirits and serves as a small tasting for two after dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking for a light aperitif instead of rum, reach for the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/helmut-3er-mini-probierbox\"\u003eHELMUT 3-Piece Mini Tasting Box\u003c\/a\u003e with three vermouths. You can find all bottles on our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hersteller-helmut-wermut\"\u003eHelmut-Wermut page\u003c\/a\u003e. Sales are restricted to ages 18 and up. The box is not suitable for those expecting a mild long-drink rum – the focus here is on aged rums for tasting neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBarrel Aged, Vermouth Finish, and Liqueur in 50 ml each – the rum tasting set from Helmut Wermut for post-dinner enjoyment and as a gift.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Helmut Wermut","offers":[{"title":"3× 50 ml","offer_id":57548308611404,"sku":"024HEL005","price":17.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3903\/4700\/files\/helmut-rum-3er-mini-probierbox.png?v=1778855516"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3903\/4700\/collections\/collection-kategorie-rum.jpg?v=1791268990","url":"https:\/\/leniundhans.at\/en\/collections\/rum.oembed","provider":"Leni \u0026 Hans","version":"1.0","type":"link"}