Rum Explained: How Aging and Barrels Change Flavor

Rum changes as it moves from an unaged spirit to lightly aged white rum, to a traditionally aged rum (3 to 5 years), and finally to a premium double‑aged rum that may have spent time in whiskey barrels or wine casks. Time and different barrels affect rum’s color, flavor, and texture, and shows how O & B Rum Co’s lineup lets drinkers taste each stage of that journey.