Tuzemak, rum from the Czech Republic

The Czech Republic is known not only as an interesting holiday destination: it also has a lot to offer culinarily. Alongside Czech cuisine, Czech beer is especially renowned as one of the best beers in the world. The country also produces some very good regional wines. Tuzemak, too, is typically Czech and a true quality product made in the Czech Republic.

Tuzemak: A Different Kind of “Rum”

Tuzemak was formerly known as Czech rum. It is a spirit made from sugar beets. After the Czech Republic joined the European Union in May 2004, Tuzemak could no longer be sold as rum: EU regulations stipulate that a spirit may only be called rum if it is made from sugar cane or molasses.

Sugar Beets Instead of Sugar Cane: Tuzemak from the Czech Republic

Because it is made from sugar beets, Tuzemak has a character all its own. Smooth on the finish and with an intense rum aroma, Tuzemak is an excellent ingredient for grog on a cold winter evening. It can also be enjoyed neat, and is a good choice for mixed drinks too (for example, with cola).

The “Czech rum” Tuzemak is made at various regional distilleries in the Czech Republic, for example in the small town of Mikulovice. Tuzemak is a Czech tradition. Anyone who enjoys a rum now and then should give Tuzemak a try—the “different kind of rum” from the Czech Republic. Tuzemak is every bit as good as “real” rum and, above all, is considerably cheaper when you compare prices.