Rum is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from sugarcane byproducts, such as molasses or sugarcane juice. It is typically aged in wooden barrels, which imparts flavors ranging from sweet and fruity to rich and spicy. Rum can vary in color from clear (white rum) to golden and dark (aged rum), with darker rums having more complex, caramelized flavors. Popular in cocktails like the Mojito, Piña Colada, and Daiquiri, rum is enjoyed both in mixed drinks and neat. It is produced in many countries, with notable rum-producing regions including the Caribbean, Latin America, and parts of Asia.