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Shop rum at Long Island Wine & Spirit Merchant, with 485+ bottles in stock at our Commack store. From well rum for your bar rail to aged Anejo sippers and flavored expressions, we stock the brands Long Island drinks. Free curbside pickup, same-day or next-day delivery across Nassau and Suffolk, and free local delivery over $250.

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How to Choose Rum: A Long Island Buyer's Guide

Rum is distilled from sugarcane, either from fresh juice (rhum agricole), cane syrup, or molasses. That base, plus the still and the barrel, drives everything you taste. Our spirit aisle carries 485+ rums, so here is how to narrow it down.

Start with the style you actually need

  • White and light rum: Clean and light-bodied, the base for mojitos, daiquiris, and Cuba libres. Cruzan rum and Ron Virgin rum are dependable, budget-friendly picks for a home bar.
  • Well rum: If you are stocking a bar rail, a value-priced light or gold rum keeps cocktail costs down without wrecking the drink. Bacardi Select and Ron Cartavio Gold fit here.
  • Spiced rum: Vanilla, cinnamon, and caramel notes layered over a gold rum. Lady Bligh Spiced Rum in the 1.75L is a party-size staple, and Myers’s Rum Dark Rum brings molasses depth to tiki drinks.
  • Flavored and whipped rum: Whipped rum adds a creamy, dessert-like profile to shots and mixed drinks. Calico Jack Whipped Rum 1L and Bacardi Banana rum are popular for exactly that.
  • Aged and Anejo rum: Barrel time brings oak, dried fruit, and baking spice. Ron Abuelo 12 Yrs Anejo Rum and Bacardi Anejo rum sip neat or anchor an aged rum old fashioned.
  • Cane-forward blends: Alambique Serrano Blend #1 and Dzama Noir Prestige 750mL suit drinkers who want something off the mainstream shelf.

Reading proof and age

Most rum sits between 80 and 100 proof; overproof bottlings push past 120 and need dilution. Age statements on rum are not regulated the way bourbon is, so a 12-year label reflects the oldest component, not every drop. Judge by the house and the region: Barbados for balanced blends, Jamaica for funky high-ester punch, Puerto Rico for clean light rum, Guatemala and Peru for sweeter aged styles.

Price guidance

Well and flavored rums are the value tier, liter and 1.75L formats keep the per-ounce cost low. Aged Anejo and single-cask blends climb from there. Buying a 1L or 1.75L for mixing and a 750mL for sipping is the practical split.

Local pickup, delivery, and shipping

Stop by 1171 Jericho Turnpike in Commack for free curbside pickup, open 7 days. We offer same-day or next-day delivery across Long Island, Nassau and Suffolk, with free local delivery over $250. Need a gift? Ask about custom bottle engraving. Nationwide shipping goes to the states where it is legal, confirmed at checkout, via UPS or FedEx with an adult 21+ signature. Spirits ship to fewer states than wine, and we cannot ship to PO boxes.

Mixing ideas live in our cocktail recipes, and if you are building a full bar, pair rum with vodka and cordials & liqueurs.

Good to know

Buying rum online, answered

Do you offer spiced rum delivery near me on Long Island?

Yes. We deliver spiced rum and every other rum style across Long Island, Nassau and Suffolk, on a same-day or next-day schedule.

  • Free curbside pickup at our Commack store, open 7 days.
  • Free local delivery on orders over $250.
  • Nationwide shipping to the states where it is legal, confirmed at checkout, via UPS or FedEx.
What is well rum?

Well rum is the value-priced bottle a bar keeps within easy reach for mixed drinks.

  • Usually a light or gold rum in a 1L or 1.75L format.
  • Chosen for cost per ounce and clean mixing, not for sipping.
  • Bacardi Select and Ron Cartavio Gold work well in this role.
What is the difference between whipped rum and spiced rum?

Whipped rum adds a creamy, dessert-like character, while spiced rum leans on vanilla, cinnamon, and caramel over a gold rum base.

  • Whipped rum, such as Calico Jack Whipped Rum 1L, suits shots and dessert cocktails.
  • Spiced rum, such as Lady Bligh Spiced Rum, mixes well with cola and ginger beer.
  • Both are typically 70 to 80 proof and best served chilled or over ice.
Which aged rums should I try for sipping?

Start with an Anejo bottling, then move to longer-aged blends.

  • Ron Abuelo 12 Yrs Anejo Rum brings oak, dried fruit, and baking spice.
  • Bacardi Anejo rum is a smoother, approachable entry point.
  • Dzama Noir Prestige 750mL and Alambique Serrano Blend #1 suit drinkers who want something less mainstream.
Do you ship rum nationwide?

Yes, to the states where it is legal, confirmed at checkout.

  • Spirits ship to fewer states than wine, so confirm your address at checkout.
  • Orders ship via UPS or FedEx, never USPS, and no PO boxes.
  • An adult 21+ signature is required on delivery.

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