noun
General Slang
puncheon
PUN-chun · noun · informal
Very strong, high-proof rum
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Definitions
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An extremely potent, overproof white rum (often around 75% ABV).
“One shot of puncheon and he was gone.”
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puncheon In A Sentence
One shot of puncheon and he was gone.
Origin & Usage
Trinidad & Tobago; from 'puncheon' (a large cask).
Variants
puncheon rum
People Also Ask
What is puncheon rum?
It's an extremely potent overproof white rum from Trinidad, often around 75% ABV.
How strong is puncheon?
Very strong — typically about 75% alcohol by volume, far higher than standard rum, so it's usually drunk in small amounts.
Where does the name 'puncheon' come from?
It's named after the puncheon, a large cask historically used to store and ship rum.
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