(a) The term “rum” means any alcoholic distillate from the fermented juice of sugarcane, sugarcane syrup, sugarcane molasses, or other sugarcane by-products distilled in such manner that the distillate possesses the taste, aroma, and characteristics generally attributed to rum; and includes mixtures solely of such distillates.
(b) The term “fermented juice” means the fermented juice of sugarcane, sugarcane syrup, sugarcane molasses, or other sugarcane by-products.
(c) The term “production” includes manufacture, distillation, rectification, blending, and bottling.
(d) The term “person” includes a partnership or corporation.