Appellation d'origine contrôlée
Legal device that regulates the production process of agricultural products under French law.
Translated as "controlled designation of origin".
Also known as: AOC
Glossary
A
B
Bajan
Colloquial demonym for a person, place, or thing from Barbados. Pronounced "bay-jun".
N
No Age Statement
Indicates that a rum is not labeled with an age statement, or is not labeled with an age statement that would be accepted by TTB regulations.
This includes maximum age language ("up to 5 years"), batch or edition number ("No. 23"), and contextless numeric displays ("4").
Also known as: NAS
R
Rumcast, The
A podcast about rum, hosted by Will Hoekenga and John Gulla.
S
Still, Column
Vertical still that utilizes plates to collect distillate in the interior structure. Allows for automated and continuous distillation practices; typically known for lighter style of rums.
Still, Hybrid
Custom made still that combines elements of pot and column stills, or are unique distillation configurations.
Vendôme
A hybrid pot/column still made by French manufacturing firm Vendôme. Typically used to refer to the still at Saint Lucia Distillers, Ltd.
Still, Pot
Typically cylindrical or bulbous still that utilizes one central boiling chamber, requiring "cuts" to extract safe and desired distillate. Requires batch distillation due to manual nature of production.
T
Tax and Trade Bureau
US Treasury bureau that enforce the laws regulating alcohol production, importation, and wholesale businesses. Usually referenced due to their role in approving labels/packaging of spirits.
Also known as: TTB