Since then, they have acquired Muncie Liquors and Boulevard Liquors. Indiana Liquor Group currently operates 37 retail package liquor stores throughout the north-central part of the state.

Dark Alcohols May Contain More Antioxidants Due to their color, darker alcohols may contain more antioxidants, which are "generally felt to be protective," Dr. Heskett says. Think along the lines of red wines, and how many studies have shown they provide various health benefits.

The color of the alcohol really doesn't matter at all when it comes to intoxication. Although, dark liquor may increase the risk of hangovers due to congeners. Congeners are other chemicals in dark liquor that are a byproduct of aging alcohol in barrels.

There are two major differences between white and dark rum: the aging process and the taste. Dark rum is aged in charred oak barrels after it has gone through the distillation process. This aging process, along with the addition of caramel or brown sugar, gives dark rum its signature amber color.