Charcoal-filtered

Reference

Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Cuba

ABV40% standard. Filtration affects clarity and flavor, not

Sub-styles

White RumLight RumSilver RumFiltered Column Rum

Tasting Notes

Vodka: clean, neutral, smooth, minimal character. Tennessee whiskey: caramel, vanilla, banana, slight charcoal sweetness, lighter than bourbon. The charcoal filtering removes harshness but also some character. Over-filtered spirits can taste flat.

Brand Guide

Vodka: Various ($18-40). Tennessee whiskey: Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 ($22-26), Gentleman Jack (double filtered, $30-35), Jack Daniel's Single Barrel ($45-55). George Dickel ($22-30). Filtration is a technique, not a tier.

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The Story

The invisible workhorse: column-distilled, charcoal-scrubbed clean, built to disappear into whatever you're making.