What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cook made to keep back especially grand rum (8)" mean?

The definition is "rum". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of MADE (synonym="MADE") + RARE (synonym="especially grand") = DEMERARA; definition: "rum" The answer is DEMERARA.

Cook made to keep back especially grand rum (8)

Times Cryptic #29056 | 19 Across | 2024-10-24 flower

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