What does the cryptic crossword clue "Drink from unopened barrel (3)" mean?

The definition is "Drink". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. DRUM (synonym of "barrel") [beheading: "unopened"]; definition: "Drink" The answer is RUM.

Drink from unopened barrel (3)

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