Jamaica
There are 2,366 rums from Jamaica in the RumX database.
Show all Jamaica rumsJamaica is the third-largest island in the Caribbean. Originally home to the Taino people, the island came under Spanish rule in 1464 and was reconquered by England in 1655, becoming an essential source of sugar and rum; part of the region’s plantation economy. The Royal Navy relied on the island’s rum for their daily liquor rations! And although the country gained independence in 1962, the island’s rum is still the very essence of British-style sugarcane spirits. Rum here is dark, it can’t contain added sugar, and it’s notoriously aromatic. Jamaican rum has high amounts of esters, fruit aromas fondly known as “funk,” proper of slow fermentations, often relying on native yeast, and extended oak ageing. Adding “dunder” or the leftover deposits precipitated after distillation into the new batches is also typical in Jamaica and is the source of the spirit’s fragrant intensity and complexity. Large copper stills also play a role in the island’s sugarcane spirit. There are six major distilleries in Jamaica, led by Appleton State and Hampden Estate, and a GI or Geographical Indication protects the rum’s identity since 2016. The country’s rum quality is better than ever, especially for rum distilled and bottled on the island — a long-lasting tradition of blending (and adulterating) Jamaican rum overseas is still prevalent but now frowned upon. Dark, full-bodied and complex, there’s no doubt Jamaican rum has character. This might very well be the finest example of English-style rum: no added sugar and high ester levels make Jamaican rum crowd-pleasing delicious.
Popular rums from Jamaica
Top rated Jamaica rums
Ping No. 9
Top review from Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰:
"This is a true masterpiece well worth the 100 score and also the high price tag. Though it has a very high proof, which you of corse can taste, it explodes in your mouth. A very long and complex finish that just keeps going. "
Single Cask Selected by LMDW <>H
Top review from Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰:
"Enjoying a RumX Chairman's reserve while writing about the three samples I cracked open earlier today. A very nice Hampden and the nose arrives as soon as you open the bottme/sample. Fruity with light wood and spices. Well balanced in the ABV. Thr empty glass is wonderful with nice and strong flavours."
LPS
Top review from Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰:
"This is an exceptional rum from Jamaica. Pretty different from what you would expect from a Jamaican. This rum doesn't get the credit it's worth and I think Jamaica rum lovers should give it a go. Price to quality is extremely good. "
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Popular distilleries of Jamaica
- Worthy Park 311 rums
- Appleton Estate 83 rums
- Clarendon 333 rums
- Hampden 514 rums
- Multi Distilleries 46 rums
- Long Pond 276 rums
- Long Pond & Clarendon 12 rums
- Hampden & Monymusk 4 rums
All rums from Jamaica
- Juuls Vin & Spritis Long Pond Ping No. 9 1977 36yr 61% RX703
- Samaroli Hampden Jamaica Single Cask <>H 1993 21yr 65,60% RX1255
- Distilia Long Pond The Sins Avarice by Robert Bauer 1983 40yr 51,6% RX20715
- Gordon & MacPhail Long Pond Jamaica Rum 1941 58yr 50% RX1442
- Hampden Rum Artesanal Jamaica Rum HD HGML 1989 31yr 67,60% RX7786
- Hampden Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 05 Treasure Cask Jamaica C<>H 1990 26yr 60,4% RX271
- Nobilis Hampden No. 2 C<>H 1993 27yr 65,8% RX7933
- TRC Hampden Jamaica C<>H 1990 26yr 61,9% RX892
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