Clarendon
Clarendon Distillery — Jamaica’s high‑ester powerhouse of pot still craft and tropical maturation
Clarendon distillery anchors Jamaica’s historic Monymusk estate, turning molasses and long, character‑building fermentations into expressive Jamaica rum. Renowned for its Plummer and Wedderburn styles, the house crafts EMB, MMW, MSP and MBS marks via copper pot stills alongside a versatile column still—yielding premium rum with depth, drive and signature esters.
On RumX, explorers can browse 349 expressions spanning single casks, limited one‑time releases and approachable blends. From Canerock’s spiced vanilla‑caramel profile to Velier and Rum Artesanal cask‑strength standouts, Clarendon showcases breadth and pedigree. Backed by 4,911 community reviews and a strong 8.2/10 median rating, its aged rum is celebrated for tropical fruit, coconut and cacao tones framed by pastry, oak and spice.
Popular rums from Clarendon
Distilia Clarendon Finest Jamaican Rum (Rhum Attitude & Bar Lamp) 1995
1995 27yr 64,7%
Minty tropical intensity, beautifully balanced
Valinch & Mallet Clarendon Spirit of Art #3 1995
1995 26yr 56,9%
Intense, fruity, woody notes with complex flavors.
Velier Clarendon Rum Sapiens Wedderburn MMW 1984
1984 35yr 63,1%
Intensely woody, spicy, aged Jamaican delight.
Top rated rums from Clarendon
Fine Drams Clarendon Fine Old Clarendon Rum (Aficionados) EMB 1997
1997 23yr 68,5%
Powerful, fruity Clarendon with long finish
Velier Clarendon Exclusive for Guiseppe Begnoni EMB 1997
1997 22yr 67,9%
Explosive fruit, seamless power
Velier Clarendon Warren Khong Villa Paradisetto EMB 1995
1995 24yr 67%
Tropical fruit meets minty oak
Clarendon Rum Sponge No. 20 1997
1997 25yr 63%
Balanced, fruity Clarendon with long finish
Velier Clarendon Rum Sapiens Wedderburn MMW 1984
1984 35yr 69%
Rich, complex, bold, with intense woodiness.
Clarendon RA Jamaica Rum EMB 1995
1995 26yr 67,2%
Powerful tropical fruit with long, minty finish
Fine Drams Clarendon Fine Old Jamaican Rum (Aficionados) EMB 1995
1995 27yr 68,3%
Explosive tropical fruit with minty oak
Clarendon Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 27 EMB 1995
1995 26yr 67,10%
Fruit-packed Clarendon with long, spicy finish
Precious Liquors Clarendon Jamaican Rum 1995
1995 26yr 57,1%
Rich, complex, tropical delight; intense, balanced flavors.
The Whisky Jury Clarendon MM 1995
1995 25yr 61,3%
Rich, fruity, and complex with tropical depth.
Old Brothers Clarendon Clarendon MLC 2001
2001 18yr 61,3%
Ester-rich, fruity, mint-fresh Clarendon
The Auld Alliance - Corman Collins Clarendon Clarendon MMW 2004
2004 16yr 61%
Fruity, aromatic nose but strong alcohol finish.
Clarendon Flensburg Rum Company JMM 1999
1999 21yr 56,2%
Balanced tropical fruit with aniseed, oak warmth
Precious Liquors Clarendon Jamaican Rum 2004
2004 17yr 57,1%
tropical fruit with minty spice
Velier Clarendon Warren Khong Villa Paradisetto MMW 2007
2007 13yr 68,5%
Oily, powerful Clarendon fruit and spice
Cave Guildive Clarendon Jamaica Rum (Clarendon) 2007
2007 14yr 68%
Bold funk with blue-cheese twist
Clarendon Plantation Jamaica One-Time MMW 2003
2003 17yr 49,5%
Fruity Jamaican sipper with standout value
Clarendon Plantation Jamaica 2000 MBK Borderies Finish XO MBK 2000
2000 19yr 51,6%
Tropical fruit with elegant woody bite
Valinch & Mallet Clarendon The Spirit Of Art 2008
2008 12yr 56,1%
Gorgeous nose, dry woody Clarendon
Perola Clarendon Bellamy‘s Reserve Jamaica Clarendon MDR 2007
2007 15yr 52%
Menthol-forward, complex, adventurous choice
Clarendon Plantation Jamaica 2007 Clarendon MSP (One-Time Limited Edition) MSP 2007
2007 15yr 48,4%
Easy-drinking tropical Clarendon with vanilla oak
Velier & Scheer Clarendon Wedderburn Tropical Aging MMW
11yr 69,10%
Fruity funk with peppery bite
Velier & Scheer Clarendon Plummer Tropical Aging EMB
14yr 69,7%
Big ester nose, spicy, long and warm
Flavour profile of Clarendon
Most frequently mentioned flavors
RumX members praise Clarendon’s vibrant balance of fruit and funk: ripe pineapple, banana and lychee over coconut, cocoa, pastry and vanilla. Cask‑strength EMB/MMW vintages impress with intensity, evolving complexity and long finishes; Plantation MSP/MMW bottlings lean subtler and wood‑driven. Some note sharper alcohol or bitterness in select tropical/continental experiments, yet the range—from Canerock’s spiced comfort to old‑vintage gems—delivers distinctive Jamaican character and strong value across styles.
Frequently Asked Questions about Clarendon
Popular independent bottlers of Clarendon
- Maison Ferrand 48 rums
- Rest & Be Thankful 24 rums
- Moon Import 21 rums
- Bristol Classic Rum 12 rums
- Compagnie des Indes 10 rums
- Velier 9 rums
- Holmes Cay 9 rums
- Hunter Laing 9 rums
About the Clarendon distillery
The Clarendon distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Clarendon have been reviewed 4,950 times with an average of 8.2/10.
To ClarendonAll rums from Clarendon
- Clarendon Canerock 40% RX12008
- Velier Clarendon Monymusk MBS 2010 9yr 62% RX1053
- Habitation Velier Clarendon EMB 2010 9yr 62% RX227
- Clarendon Plantation Jamaica One-Time MMW 2003 17yr 49,5% RX1893
- Clarendon Plantation Jamaica 2007 Clarendon MSP (One-Time Limited Edition) MSP 2007 15yr 48,4% RX11754
- Clarendon Rum Artesanal Jamaica Rum EMB 1995 26yr 67,2% RX7788
- Fine Drams Clarendon Fine Old Jamaican Rum (Aficionados) EMB 1995 27yr 68,3% RX16024
- Velier & Scheer Clarendon Plummer Tropical Aging EMB 14yr 69,7% RX662
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