Frequently Asked Questions
  1. What is rum?
  2. What is Distillation?
  3. What are congeners?
  4. What are the types of Rum produced during distillation?
  5. Why do we dilute Rums before aging?
  6. Why are Rums aged?
  7. How long do we age Rums for?
  8. What is the Angel Share?
  9. What is a mature Rum?
  10. What is a blend?
  11. What is Bulk Rum?
  12. What is Puncheon Rum?
  13. What determines the colour of Rum?

8. What is the Angel Share?

During storage in the casks, some of the rum disappears due to evaporation. What is lost is known as the "Angel share". In return the angels bless what is left with improved flavour. Production efficiency however, requires that losses be kept to a minimum.