Rhum, while the Fr sp of rum, is really the short form for rhum agricole – meaning made from pressed cane, it has a distinctive aroma and is largely a product of the Fr Caribbean islands [though Sammy’s beach bar rum – made from pressed cane - comes from Hawaii – Sammy Hagar, one time lead for Van Halen]

Rum normally means industrial rum and is made from molasses.

My understanding is Toppers rhum is made from molasses and they use the term rhum based on it being Fr for rum [but made on the Dutch side?! – I know – it’s marketing] I don’t want to get into a war of words re Toppers and quality taste etc.

My original comment was to the initial post about a shortage of rhum, possibly due to a duty issue

So is there a proposed duty on Rhum and is there a current shortage?
J&B