Rum

Rum is a consumer good consumed by seven different population tiers: As a luxury need of Artisans, Engineers, Jornaleros, Obreros, and Scholars; and as a lifestyle need of Workers and Technicians. By default, it can be produced only in the New World. With Land of Lions it can also be produced in the Old World.

For a detailed look into the profitability of Rum as a consumer good, see Profitability of Consumer Goods.

Usage[]

Luxury need[]

Rum fulfills a luxury need of Artisans, Engineers, Jornaleros, Obreros, and Scholars.

	Consumption	Happiness	Income	Research Points
Artisans	0.000952381	4	+18.75/+16.875/+15	-
Engineers	0.001904762	4	+50/+45/+40	-
Jornaleros	0.000238095	6	+3.125/+2.8125/+2.5	-
Hacienda Jornalero Quarters	0.000476190	6	+6.25/+5.625/+5	-
Obreros	0.000476190	3	+6.25/+5.625/+5	-
Hacienda Obrera Quarters	0.000952382	3	+12.5/+11.25/+10	-
Scholars	0.000476190	3	-	+2.4

Lifestyle need[]

Rum fulfills a lifestyle need of Workers and Technicians.

	Consumption	Influx	Heat	Income
Workers	0.0003333333	2	-	+3/+2.7/+2.4
Technicians	0.0005	1	5	+2.5/+2.25/+2

Expeditions[]

Rum can be used during expeditions, it can serve as extra rations, it grants 15 bonus points to medicine skill and 60 bonus morale per 50 tons.

Trade[]

Rum can be passively sold for 24 or purchased for 60 per ton. It can be actively bought from Madame Kahina for 60 coins. It can be actively sold to Anne Harlow or Jean La Fortune for 96 coins.

Passive trade[]

Rum can be also be obtained by trading passively with other goods, if any of the following items is equipped in appropriate Harbourmaster's Office:

Hogarth the Harbourmaster, Veteran Of Trelawney Legendary DLC Required Sunken Treasures
Joined after you helped the Queen at Trelawney. Was in charge of logistics during the war, so expect military efficiency at the docks!
Equipped in Harbourmaster's Office Affects Harbour Buildings	Effects Harbour Activity: +30% Every time passive trade happens at the trading post, there is a chance of gaining 5t of Coffee, Gold, Cotton Fabric, Rum, Chocolate. Loading Speed: +100%	Expedition Bonus Diplomacy: +50
Available from The Queen quest: Tribute to a Legend Unique: you can have only one such item in the game

Lady Banes, Proponent of Protectionism Legendary
The ultimate defender of national self-interest, Lady Banes makes sure what comes in, doesn't go out.
Equipped in Harbourmaster's Office Affects All Trading Posts	Effects Harbour Activity: +30% Every time passive trade happens at the trading post, there is a chance of gaining 5t of Bread, Goulash, Canned Food, Sausages, Chocolate, Fried Plantains, Tortillas, Beer, Schnapps, Champagne, Rum, Coffee. Will of Steel Residences no longer lose happiness as a result of morale loss during island wars. Share Lockdown Locks the shares of your island, preventing another party from purchasing them.	Expedition Bonus Diplomacy: +55 Force: +25

Regular Production[]

All regular production chains involving the Rum are listed below.

Rum with Rum Distillery[]

Rum is produced in a Rum Distillery from Sugar Cane and Wood.

-120 -90

3780 24

Rum Distillery
2 @ 100%
for 4 /min
- Sugar Cane Plantation
  2 @ 100%
- Lumberjack's Hut (New World)
  1 @ 100%

Supplies:
• 280 Jornaleros Residences (up to 2800 Jornaleros)
• or 140 Obreros Residences (up to 2800 Obreros)
• or 70 Artisans Residences (up to 2100 Artisans)
• or 35 Engineers Residences (up to 1400 Engineers)
• or 83,3 Scholars Residences (up to 10000 Scholars)

Rum with Advanced Rum Distillery[]

With the Land of Lions DLC, Rum can also be produced in an Advanced Rum Distillery from Coal and Potatoes.

-6090 -40 -50 -260

24800 68 25 60 20

Advanced Rum Distillery
2 @ 200%
for 4 /min
- Coal Mine
  1 @ 100%
- Potato Farm
  2 @ 100%

Supplies:
• 280 Jornaleros Residences (up to 2800 Jornaleros)
• or 140 Obreros Residences (up to 2800 Obreros)
• or 70 Artisans Residences (up to 2100 Artisans)
• or 35 Engineers Residences (up to 1400 Engineers)
• or 83,3 Scholars Residences (up to 10000 Scholars)

Tourist Season DLC[]

Food & Drink Venues[]

Rum is also used at Food & Drink Venues in the following recipes:

Affects All Old World Residences except Scholar Residences:
Happiness: +2
Consumption reduction: -10% • -25% • -25%

-2140 -130 -480

9780 208 140

Bar: Daiquiri Tropic
4 @ 100%
- Sugar Cane Plantation
  2 @ 100%
- Rum Distillery
  2 @ 100%
  - Sugar Cane Plantation
    2 @ 100%
  - Lumberjack's Hut (New World)
    1 @ 100%
- Plantain Plantation
  2 @ 100%

Affects All Old World Residences except Scholar Residences:
Happiness: +1
Consumption reduction: -15% • -10% • -25%

-2640 -140 -130 -300 -480

56924 222 146

Bar: Black Muscovy
4 @ 100%
- Coffee Roaster
  2 @ 100%
  - Coffee Plantation
    4 @ 100%
- Rum Distillery
  2 @ 100%
  - Sugar Cane Plantation
    2 @ 100%
  - Lumberjack's Hut (New World)
    1 @ 100%
- Schnapps Distillery
  2 @ 100%
  - Potato Farm
    2 @ 100%

Affects All Old World Residences except Scholar Residences:
Happiness: +2
Consumption reduction: -15% • -10% • -25%

-2280 -90 -120 -480

22780 184 140

Bar: Enbesa Sunrise
4 @ 100%
- Hibiscus Farm
  4 @ 100%
- Rum Distillery
  2 @ 100%
  - Sugar Cane Plantation
    2 @ 100%
  - Lumberjack's Hut (New World)
    1 @ 100%
- Spice Farm
  4 @ 100%

Affects All Old World Residences except Scholar Residences:
• Max Residents: +10%
• Bonus Residents +1: Residences gain bonus residents from:
• • • • • • • •
• Consumption reduction: -10% • -20% • -10%

-1110 -50 -50 -60 -50 -200 250

22500 56 10

The Iron Tower: Trifle Tower
1 @ 100%
- Rum Distillery
  1 @ 50%
  - Sugar Cane Plantation
    1 @ 50%
  - Lumberjack's Hut (New World)
    1 @ 25%
- Bakery
  1 @ 100%
  - Flour Mill
    1 @ 50%
    
    Grain Farm
    1 @ 100%
- Vineyard
  2 @ 100%
- Sugar Refinery
  1 @ 50%
  - Sugar Cane Plantation
    1 @ 50%

Affects All Old World Residences except Scholar Residences:
• Max Residents: +10%
• Bonus Residents +1: Residences gain bonus residents from:
• • • • • • • •
• Consumption reduction: -10% • -20% • -10%

-2285 -55 -25 -250 -85 -200 250

63000 74 55 24 15 15

The Iron Tower: Lady Marmelade
1 @ 100%
- Rum Distillery
  1 @ 50%
  - Sugar Cane Plantation
    1 @ 50%
  - Lumberjack's Hut (New World)
    1 @ 25%
- Champagne Cellar
  1 @ 50%
  - Glassmakers
    1 @ 50%
    
    Sand Mine
    1 @ 50%
  - Vineyard
    2 @ 100%
- Orchard: Citrus (New World)
  1 @ 50%
- Orchard: Jam (Old World)
  1 @ 50%

Production with Items[]

When particular items are equipped in a Trade Union, Rum can be obtained as an extra good alongside the production of other goods.

Extra Rum[]

Sir Lewis Brindley, the Chemist Epic
Sir Lewis has explored and refined every distillation method known to mankind.
Equipped in Trade Union Affects Mezcal Bar Schnapps Distillery	Effects Productivity: +100% Extra Goods Occasionally produces extra Rum ^{every 3rd cycle}	Expedition Bonus Force: +20 Naval Power: +20

Gennaro Garibaldi, Chocolatier by Royal Appointment Legendary
"Your hare is chocolate fondue!" shrieked the young Queen, as she pushed his 7-metre "Osterhase" into the fire.
Equipped in Trade Union Affects Chocolate Factory Fried Plantain Kitchen Ice Cream Factory	Effects Productivity: +50% Extra Goods Occasionally produces extra Sugar ^{every 4th cycle} Occasionally produces extra Rum ^{every 5th cycle} Attractiveness: +8	Expedition Bonus Crafting: +50

Brother Hilarius, Purveyor of Monastic Mixtures Legendary
Hilarius' monastery has brewed since the early 15th century, yet they always strive for a blend of old and new.
Equipped in Trade Union Affects Brewery Hacienda Beer Brewery Hacienda Schnapps Distillery Schnapps Distillery	Effects Productivity: +50% Extra Goods Occasionally produces extra Rum ^{every 3rd cycle} Workforce Needed: -50%	Expedition Bonus Diplomacy: +25 Faith:+25 Medicine: +25

Affected Building	Item	Productivity	Production Rate	Rum Production Rate
Schnapps Distillery	Lewis Brindley	200% ()	4 /min	1.333 /min
Chocolate Factory	Gennaro Garibaldi	150% ()	3 /min	0.6 /min
Fried Plantain Kitchen	Gennaro Garibaldi	150% ()	3 /min	0.6 /min
Schnapps Distillery	Brother Hilarius	150% ()	3 /min	1 /min
Brewery			1.5 /min	0.5 /min
Hacienda Schnapps Distillery			1.5 /min	0.5 /min
Hacienda Beer Brewery			1.5 /min	0.5 /min

Town Hall items[]

There are several Town Hall items which supply rum to residents, reduce consumption of rum or provide some benefits from supplying rum to your people. Here is a list of those items:

Armagnac Bottles Uncommon
1701 vintage.
Equipped in Town Hall Affects Residences* when activated*	When activated Happiness +5 Provided Needs Residents are provided with Beer, Schnapps, Champagne, Rum. Duration:05:00 Destroyed after use	Expedition Bonus Extra rations Extra rations will help keep your crew happy during long expeditions.

Decreased Alcohol Tax Bylaws Uncommon
A few concessions on booze here and there.
Equipped in Town Hall Affects Residences	Effects Bonus Happiness: +2 Residents gain bonus happiness from Beer, Schnapps, Champagne, Rum. Bonus Income: -1 Residents gain bonus income from Beer, Schnapps, Champagne, Rum.

Small Alcohol Tax Uncommon
Closes a few little loopholes in the alcohol tax.
Equipped in Town Hall Affects Residences	Effects Bonus Happiness: -1 Residents gain bonus happiness from Beer, Schnapps, Champagne, Rum. Bonus Income: +3 Residents gain bonus income from Beer, Schnapps, Champagne, Rum.

Teetotalers Manifesto Uncommon
Everything in moderation, is the spirit!
Equipped in Town Hall Affects Residences	Effects Happiness: -2 Reduced Needs: 20% Residents consume 20% less Rum, Beer, Schnapps, Champagne

Actor Rare
Walks the boards to full houses up and down the country.
Equipped in Town Hall Affects All Old World Residences Farmer Residence Worker Residence Artisan Residence Engineer Residence Investor Residence Scholar Residence All Skyscrapers	Effects Happiness: +3 Bonus Supply Residences with the Variety Theatre need fulfilled, are provided with Rum, Canned Food	Expedition Bonus Diplomacy: +20 Faith:+20

Brilliant Fireworks Rare
They linger high and vivid in the night sky.
Equipped in Town Hall Affects Residences* when activated*	When activated Bonus Income +3 Residents gain bonus income from Schnapps, Beer, Rum, Champagne. Happiness +15 Attractiveness +2 Duration:50:00 Destroyed after use	Expedition Bonus Diplomacy: +6 Naval Power: +3

Decreased Alcohol Tax Act Rare
It is no longer prohibitively expensive to drink.
Equipped in Town Hall Affects Residences	Effects Bonus Happiness: +8 Residents gain bonus happiness from Beer, Schnapps, Champagne, Rum. Bonus Income: -2 Residents gain bonus income from Beer, Schnapps, Champagne, Rum.

Ice Maker Rare DLC Required The Passage
Old N8 grew tired of having to go to an underground cave every time he needed rocks for his whiskey.
Equipped in Town Hall Affects Residences	Effects Bonus Happiness: +3 Residents gain bonus happiness from Beer, Schnapps, Champagne, Rum, Coffee. Bonus Income: +3 Residents gain bonus income from Beer, Schnapps, Champagne, Rum, Coffee.	Expedition Bonus Medicine: +10 Crafting Cost 10 Lost Expedition Scrap 5 Glass
Source: crafting at Old Nate's workshop in the Arctic

Moderate Alcohol Tax Rare
Clamping down on corks and bottletops.
Equipped in Town Hall Affects Residences	Effects Bonus Happiness: -2 Residents gain bonus happiness from Beer, Schnapps, Champagne, Rum. Bonus Income: +6 Residents gain bonus income from Beer, Schnapps, Champagne, Rum.

Moderation Act Rare
There is no place for hard liquor in civilised society!
Equipped in Town Hall Affects Residences	Effects Happiness: -3 Reduced Needs: 30% Residents consume 30% less Rum, Beer, Schnapps, Champagne

Mordant Conservative Playwright Rare
Her satirical comedies about anarchism make committed left-wingers flush with shame.
Equipped in Town Hall Affects Artisan Residence Engineer Residence All Engineer Skyscrapers	Effects Bonus Income: +3 Residents gain bonus income from Variety Theatre, Beer, Rum, Penny Farthings, Pocket Watches.	Expedition Bonus Diplomacy: +30 Faith:+15

RefridgerN8r Rare DLC Required The Passage
Nate was vexed to find the yak milk butter in his larder had turned a rancid orange, and knew something must be done.
Equipped in Town Hall Affects Residences	Effects Bonus Happiness: +2 Residents gain bonus happiness from Bread, Fish, Beer, Canned Food, Schnapps, Sausages, Champagne, Rum, Chocolate, Coffee, Fried Plantains, Tortillas. Bonus Income: +2 Residents gain bonus income from Bread, Fish, Beer, Canned Food, Schnapps, Sausages, Champagne, Rum, Chocolate, Coffee, Fried Plantains, Tortillas.	Expedition Bonus Crafting: +25 Crafting Cost 5 Gas 10 Lost Expedition Scrap
Source: crafting at Old Nate's workshop in the Arctic

Lord Farquahar's Alcohol Tax Amendment Epic
Edelbert Farquahar argues rather irresponsibly for the pacification of the populace with pop.
Equipped in Town Hall Affects Residences	Effects Bonus Happiness: +12 Residents gain bonus happiness from Beer, Schnapps, Champagne, Rum. Bonus Income: -3 Residents gain bonus income from Beer, Schnapps, Champagne, Rum.

Lord Wainthrop's Booze Taxationations Most Severe! Epic
Lord Wainthrop counters that if the populace will voluntarily dull their minds, we may as well milk them for it!
Equipped in Town Hall Affects Residences	Effects Bonus Happiness: -3 Residents gain bonus happiness from Beer, Schnapps, Champagne, Rum. Bonus Income: +9 Residents gain bonus income from Beer, Schnapps, Champagne, Rum.

Ms. Amelia's Essential Prohibition Measures Epic
The manufacture, sale and transportation of intoxicating liquors shall henceforth be prohibited!
Equipped in Town Hall Affects Residences	Effects Happiness: -4 Reduced Needs: 40% Residents consume 40% less Rum, Beer, Schnapps, Champagne

Eduardo Bernal, the Father of Public Relations Legendary
A unique genius of collective psychology, his takes on publicity shape the consumerist society of today.
Equipped in Town Hall Affects All Old World Residences Farmer Residence Worker Residence Artisan Residence Engineer Residence Investor Residence Scholar Residence All Skyscrapers	Effects Bonus Happiness: +2 Residents gain bonus happiness from Schnapps, Beer, Rum, Penny Farthings, Pocket Watches, Jewellery, Gramophones. Bonus Income: +3 Residents gain bonus income from Schnapps, Beer, Rum, Penny Farthings, Pocket Watches, Jewellery, Gramophones. Chance of Riots: -100%	Expedition Bonus Diplomacy: +50 Faith:+20

Pope Lucius I, "The Rejuvenator" Legendary
The Pope has redefined the position of the church, so it may safely navigate the confusion of the modern age.
Equipped in Town Hall Affects Residences	Effects Impact of working conditions: -50% Happiness: +10 Bonus Supply Residences with the Church need fulfilled, are provided with Rum	Expedition Bonus Diplomacy: +30 Faith:+50 Trait: Hypnotist