Difference between gold and silver rum
In the U.S., most white rums are sold at 80 proof, or 40% alcohol by volume. Many rum cocktails call for a white or light rum, a gold rum and/or dark or spiced rum. Oronoco, Mount Gay Silver, Matusalem Plantino, Rubi Rey, 10 Cane, Flor de Many aged rums are referred to as dark, only to distinguish them from light.