Summary: In Great Britain, rum is produced exclusively by fermentation and distillation of sugar-cane molasses, syrup or juice, retains rum's characteristic profile, is unflavoured and has at least 37.5% ABV.
Reference: Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 (opens in a new tab)
legislation.gov.uk · Reference checked 21 July 2026
Where to look: Annex II, category 1(a)–(f)
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