Pirate song spirit (3)

I believe the answer is:

rum

(Other definitions for rum that I've seen before include "An odd kind of drink made from molasses" , "Funny" , "The spirit is peculiar" , "Strange drink from molasses" , "Queer" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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