{"product_id":"rum-distilling-recipe-kit","title":"Rum Distilling Recipe Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDark Rum Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraft a bold, full-bodied rum with our Rum Distilling Kit, designed for distillers who love deep molasses character and rich caramelized sweetness. Made with blackstrap molasses, this kit delivers intense flavors, creating a complex and robust rum perfect for sipping or aging. This kit includes blackstrap molasses, known for its rich, dark color and intense flavor. Used traditionally in rum production, blackstrap molasses provides deep notes of toffee, licorice, and dark fruit, with a slightly dry finish. With an OG of 1.107 and a target ABV of 13.5%, this kit is designed to produce 5 gallons of wash, ready for distillation into a deep, flavorful rum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermented with Still Spirits Rum Yeast, this wash develops rich esters that contribute to the classic fruity and complex rum profile. Still Spirits Turbo Clear is also included to ensure a clean and refined wash before distillation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure a healthy fermentation and optimal sugar conversion, this kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFermaid K Yeast Nutrient – Supports yeast health for a strong fermentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nGlucoamylase Enzyme – Helps break down residual complex sugars during fermentation for maximum alcohol yield.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis kit produces \u003cstrong\u003e5 gallons of wash\u003c\/strong\u003e, ready for distillation to craft an authentic blackstrap molasses rum. See our full lineup of distilling kits here.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRum Brewing Notes:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blackstrap Molasses Rum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Yeast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Still Spirits Rum Yeast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75-86°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Gravity (OG):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.107\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 Gallon Wash ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Characteristics of Dark Rum:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlackstrap Molasses Base\u003c\/strong\u003e – Provides deep flavors of toffee, licorice, dark fruit, and caramelized sugar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Ester Fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e – Still Spirits Rum Yeast enhances fruity and complex esters, adding depth to the final spirit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEfficient Sugar Conversion\u003c\/strong\u003e – Glucoamylase enzyme ensures full utilization of fermentable sugars for maximum alcohol yield.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Pot Distillation\u003c\/strong\u003e – Preserves the full-bodied character of molasses while refining the final spirit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging Potential\u003c\/strong\u003e – Perfect for aging on oak to develop additional notes of vanilla, spice, and caramelized richness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore About Rum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRum has been a staple of Caribbean and global spirits for centuries. Made from sugarcane byproducts like molasses or cane juice, rum can be crafted into a wide variety of styles, from light and clean to heavy and full-bodied. Blackstrap molasses rums tend to be rich, bold, and slightly drier due to the intense caramelization of the sugar during processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDark vs. Light Rum: What’s the Difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile all rum starts as a clear distillate, aging and ingredient choices define its final character:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Rum\u003c\/strong\u003e – Distilled for a cleaner flavor, often aged in stainless steel or lightly charred barrels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark\/Blackstrap Rum\u003c\/strong\u003e – Made from heavily caramelized molasses, offering deep, rich flavors with a full-bodied mouthfeel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiced Rum\u003c\/strong\u003e – Aged with spices and botanicals for added warmth and complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you prefer it neat, aged, or in cocktails, this kit provides the perfect foundation for crafting a high-quality molasses-based rum at home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Northern Brewer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57128100167985,"sku":"smv1793037881609","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/7191\/8385\/files\/rum-distilling-recipe-kit_1.jpg?v=1793037887","url":"https:\/\/rollsmallfit.shop\/products\/rum-distilling-recipe-kit","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}