Ron miel ("Honey rum") is a variety of rum made from liquor or cane molasses, typical from the Canary Islands.[1] It is known as honey rum because the final product incorporates an amount of at least 2% honey of the total volume.

Ronmiel brought from Canary Islands to Poznań in Poland
Shot of ron miel, covered with cream and cinnamon

Its alcoholic graduation ranges from 20 to 45%. It is of intense and sweet flavor, and its color goes from the old gold to the intense mahogany. It's mostly consumed through shots, often with a sprinkle of lime juice

In 2005 the Ministry of Agriculture of the Government of the Canary Islands created a specific Geographical Denomination for the honey rum under the name "Ronmiel de Canarias".[2]

References

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  1. ^ Fred Minnick (2017). Rum Curious: The Indispensable Tasting Guide to the World's Spirit. Voyageur Press. p. 157. ISBN 978-0-7603-5173-4.
  2. ^ "Spanish Ministry Meets with Spanish Spirits Industry". Foods and Wines from Spain. 12 March 2015.