Dark rum is a distilled spirit made from sugarcane molasses or juice and aged to develop its deep color. It has a smooth, warming body and rich notes of caramel, molasses, spice, and dried fruit. In cuisines around the world, it flavors cakes, puddings, sauces, marinades, and drinks, and is sometimes used for flambéing. Closely associated with the Caribbean, rum grew from the region’s sugarcane trade and has long featured in its food and drink traditions.