What alcoholic spirit is primarily distilled from sugarcane byproducts like molasses or directly from sugarcane juice?
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Rum
Rum was a major commodity in the 'Triangular Trade' and was even used as a form of currency for sailors in the British Royal Navy. Because it is made from sugar, it retains a distinct sweetness compared to grain-based spirits like vodka or gin.
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- Which spirit is produced by fermenting and distilling sugarcane juice or molasses?