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Jamaican Rum

Jamaican rum as we know it began with the establishment of Appleton Estate in 1749, in a site that dates back to 1665 when Jamaica became a British colony after Spanish rule. The country soon became a hub of rum production to the point that more than 100 working distilleries had been founded by the late 19th century.

Today, Jamaica has the most rum bars per square mile in the world and the reputation and standard of its rum is rightly regarded. The style is known to be heavier, owing to the fact that there are more pot stills in Jamaica than any other Caribbean island. Pot-still rums tend to be heavy and robust with big-flavours and plenty of Caribbean ‘funk’, distinguishing them from rums typically found in Spanish-speaking islands.

Jamaican rum is also interesting because of the strict legislation that surrounds its production, which is not a common trait in the rum industry. This is due to the fact that the government oversees all industry production and ensure that a rum calling itself Jamaican legally has to have been made there. The Jamaican government also certifies every export of its country’s rum and produces the molasses used for Jamaican rums in partnership with a number of privately owned mills before it is sold to distilleries. The Caribbean-wide law that distilleries can add 2.5% of another substance, like sugar, for instance, into their rums does still apply in Jamaica, which is intended to add extra flavoring.

The accuracy of age statements on rum bottles are also strict in Jamaica, which is why younger rums with an expressed age can cost as much or more than older rums from other countries, as they may not be as rigorous with their standards. Accuracy in these matters is maintained because the Jamaican government keeps track of individual barrels aging at distilleries, so the age statement on a bottle reflects the youngest spirit within, rather than the average of the ages.

There are plenty of great distilleries aside from Appleton to sample Jamaican brilliance today, including J Wray and Nephew, Worthy Park and Hampden. If you want to drink any excellent example of Jamaican rum like the locals do, you can pair it with ‘Ting’ (a fruity Lilt-like beverage) for a refreshing and delicious tipple.

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Dunderhead Rum

70cl, 42%
Dunderhead

If you're a fan of rums that are packed to the brim with funky notes of overripe banana, pineapple, sharp oranges and the like, you might be a dunderhead. That's not an insult. It's another way of…  More info

Dunderhead Rum
14
$24.53
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J Wray and Nephew White Overproof

70cl, 63%
J Wray and Nephew

The best-selling high proof rum in the world. 90% of rum sales in Jamaica are of Wray and Nephew. Overproof is a very potent spirit indeed!  More info

J Wray and Nephew White Overproof
61
$30.15
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Blackwell Rum Limited Edition 007

70cl, 40%
J Wray and Nephew

Chris Blackwell has released a Limited Edition 007 bottling of the Blackwell Fine Jamaican Rum! A particularly delicious Jamaican rum, with a rather snazzy bottle, too...  More info

Blackwell Rum Limited Edition 007
7
$35.79
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Appleton Estate 12 Year Old Rare Casks

70cl, 43%
Appleton Estate

Previously known as Appleton Estate 12 Year Old Rare Blend, this expression from the extraordinary Jamaican rum range is truly fantastic stuff. Matured for at least a dozen years in oak casks, this…  More info

Appleton Estate 12 Year Old Rare Casks
5
$44.29
$43.01

Appleton Estate 8 Year Old Reserve

70cl, 43%
Appleton Estate

An excellent 8 year old Jamaican rum from the Appleton Estate, boasting waves of runny honey, toffee, oak spice and hints of caramelised nuts. Terrific value for money, and more than suitable for…  More info

Appleton Estate 8 Year Old Reserve
9
$29.70

Rum-Bar Overproof

70cl, 63%
Worthy Park

A blend of three unaged pot still Jamaican rums, this release from Worthy Park Estate is made is 100% Pot Still distilled rum and, unlike other Jamaican rums, it was not created using Dunder pits.…  More info

Rum-Bar Overproof
1
$32

Appleton Estate 21 Year Old

70cl, 43%
Appleton Estate

A spectacularly aged rum from Appleton Estate. This expression is made from carefully selected casks that have enjoyed a tropical maturation for a minimum of 21 years. Beautifully balanced, and with…  More info

Appleton Estate 21 Year Old
13
$153.65
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Blackwell Black Gold Fine Jamaican Rum

70cl, 40%
J Wray and Nephew

Blackwell Black Gold Rum was created by Chris Blackwell, who also happens to be the owner of Island Records. The dark rum itself is distilled and blended by J. Wray & Nephew in Jamaica. It was made…  More info

Blackwell Black Gold Fine Jamaican Rum
29
$26.59
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Worthy Park 109

100cl, 54.5%
Worthy Park

A marvellous Jamaican rum from Worthy Park, copper pot distilled from estate-grown sugar cane molasses. The rum spends a short stay in American oak and ex-bourbon casks, before blending and bottling…  More info

Worthy Park 109
3
$40.91

Smith and Cross Jamaica Rum

70cl, 57%
Smith and Cross

A Navy Strength edition of the classic Smith and Cross Jamaica rum, this stuff is beautiful for sipping neat, and works tremendously well with a couple of ice cubes and a squeeze of lime juice.  More info

Smith and Cross Jamaica Rum
15
$40.92
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Hawksbill Spiced Rum

70cl, 38.8%
Hawksbill

A spiced rum here from Hawksbill with a mission – to protect the critically endangered Hawksbill turtle. Rums from Guyana and Trinidad have been bolstered with vanilla, raisin, cinnamon, nutmeg,…  More info

Hawksbill Spiced Rum
7
$27.09
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The Salford Dark Spiced Rum

70cl, 40%
Salford Rum

From Salford Rum, the same folks behind The Salford Spiced Rum comes this dark spiced rum! It's the second rum from the Manchester-based distillery, featuring a blend of Caribbean rums matured in…  More info

The Salford Dark Spiced Rum
16
$26.62

Plantation Jamaica 2007

70cl, 48.4%
Plantation

A 2007 vintage Jamaican rum here released by Plantation. This particular expression was distilled at the Clarendon Distillery, and matured in Jamaica for 13 years before being moved over to France…  More info

Plantation Jamaica 2007
1
$68.87

Myers's Rum

70cl, 40%
Myers's Rum

A dark rum that works well in cocktails, Myer's Rum is a Jamaican rum named after Fred L Myers who created that brand in 1879. It is a blend of 9 different rums.  More info

Myers's Rum
15
$21.50
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Phoenix Tears Spiced Rum

50cl, 40%
Firebox

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When life gives you phoenixes, harvest their tears and make Phoenix Tears Spiced Rum. This glittery tipple is made with a base of Caribbean rum along with…  More info

Phoenix Tears Spiced Rum
5
$31.75

Canerock

70cl, 40%
Canerock

Canerock is a fantastic drink created by the team at Maison Ferrand, using aged Jamaican rums at its core, including a generous helping of high-ester rums. Alongside these rums, the team infuses the…  More info

Canerock
7
$42.44
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The Duppy Share White Rum

70cl, 40%
The Duppy Share

The Duppy Share folks teamed up with the brilliant British musician and actor Kano to create Duppy White! It's a 100% Jamaican rum, featuring a fantastically vibrant and delicious flavour profile of…  More info

The Duppy Share White Rum
$25.35
$21.97
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Signature Blend #1 (That Boutique-y Rum Company)

70cl, 42%
That Boutique-y Rum Company

The first release from That Boutique-y Rum Company's Signature Blend range is here! Unlike the limited edition releases that make up most of That Boutique-y Rum Company's selection, these expression…  More info

Signature Blend #1 (That Boutique-y Rum Company)
1
$26.59
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The Severed Hand Jamaican Spiced Rum

70cl, 37.5%
The Severed Hand

Spiced rum from The Severed Hand range, produced by the same folks who make Black Powder Gin! With a base of Jamaican rum, this expression has been infused with the likes of chilli, cinnamon, and…  More info

The Severed Hand Jamaican Spiced Rum
7
$30.47

Edinburgh Rum

70cl, 40%
Edinburgh Rum

It's a spiced rum from Edinburgh here, appropriately dubbed Edinburgh Rum and dressed up in tartan! A base of Caribbean rum was shipped to the Scottish capital, and treated to the infusion of vanilla…  More info

Edinburgh Rum
3
$36.88

Mezan Jamaica 2010

70cl, 46%
Monymusk

Column distilled in 2010 at Jamaica's Monymusk distillery, this captivating rum was bottled up by Mezan, after spending a dozen years resting in ex-bourbon casks. Those years were divided between the…  More info

Mezan Jamaica 2010
$55.26

Rum-Bar Silver

70cl, 40%
Worthy Park

Silver Jamaican rum from Worthy Park's Rum-Bar range. Well-suited for all manner of cocktails and mixed drinks - you ought to rather happy indeed to see Rum-Bar on the back-bar of your favourite…  More info

Rum-Bar Silver
1
$22.78

Hampden Estate 8 Year Old

70cl, 46%
Hampden

An impressive Jamaican rum from the Hampden Estate, boasting an age statement of eight years, and a fantastically full-bodied flavour profile. You know those yummy, punchy, estery notes we all love…  More info

Hampden Estate 8 Year Old
2
$63.65
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Appleton Estate Signature Rum

70cl, 40%
Appleton Estate

The Signature rum from Appleton Estate has had quite the makeover! The fabulous Jamaican rum has been aged in small casks before being blended and married in oak, and bottled at 40% ABV. A…  More info

Appleton Estate Signature Rum
7
$23.03
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The Rum Discovery Box (10 x 50ml)

50cl, 42.9%
1423

If you fancy taking a voyage of discovery and you see yourself as a bit of a rum adventurer, this set is a superb tour for the tastebuds. Containing ten different 50ml samples, with expressions from…  More info

The Rum Discovery Box (10 x 50ml)
1
$61.45

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