What India Is Drinking 2024: 10 Top Rum Brands

Celebration of Flavour And Craftsmanship

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Top Rums To Savour In India

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1. Bacardi

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2. Old Monk

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3. Diplomatico

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4. Plantation

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5. Havana Club

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6. Captain Morgan and Short Story

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7. Flor de Caña

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8. Maka Zai

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9. Amrut Two Indies

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10. Kraken

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