Jamaica
Jamaica: discover the high‑ester soul of Jamaica rum and Caribbean terroir
Welcome to RumX’s gateway to Jamaica, where heritage pot stills, long wild fermentations, and tropical maturation create rum with unmistakable “funk.” Expect ripe banana, grilled pineapple, solventy esters, baking spice, and cocoa wrapped in a warm island embrace. If you’re wondering what rum from Jamaica tastes like, think bold aromatics and a confidently dry, characterful finish.
Powered by our community of enthusiasts, RumX lists 2,478 Jamaican expressions backed by 42,022 reviews and a strong 8.3/10 median rating. From Hampden’s ester-driven bottles to Appleton Estate’s balanced blends and Worthy Park’s modern classics, the island’s rums earn praise for intensity, value, and personality—perfect for neat pours, Mai Tais, and adventurous palates.
Award-Winning Rums from Jamaica
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Distilia Long Pond The Sins Avarice by Robert Bauer 1983
Jamaica 1983 40yr 51,6%
World‑class buttery Long Pond legend
Hampden Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 32 C<>H 1990
Jamaica 1990 32yr 54,51%
Benchmark aged Hampden funk bomb
Precious Liquors Long Pond RUM Jamaica (Selected by The Bottle Shop) VRW 2005
Jamaica 2005 18yr 64,7%
Complex, fruity Long Pond powerhouse
Fine Drams Clarendon Fine Old Jamaican Rum (Aficionados) EMB 1995
Jamaica 1995 27yr 68,3%
Huge, complex, world‑class Clarendon 1995
Hampden Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 53 <>H 2014
Jamaica 2014 11yr 65,60%
High-power, fruit‑packed Hampden funk
Swell de Spirits New Yarmouth Eastern Tales (Constantia Restaurant Bordeaux) 2009
Jamaica 2009 14yr 61,2%
Big funky New Yarmouth banana bomb
Corman Collins CRHUM Verytresbon Blend (CRHUM x Le Blog à Roger) 2025
Jamaica 54,3%
Fruity Jamaican funk, easy to drink
Popular rums from Jamaica
The Rum Mercenary & Kintra Clarendon Sample X The Clarendon Distillery 2006
Dry, funky, bitter Clarendon punch
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Flavour profile of Jamaica
Most frequently mentioned flavors
RumX users rate Jamaica highly at 8.3/10, celebrating vivid ester aromas, tropical fruit, and serious character. Crowd favorites include Hampden’s Pure Single Jamaican Rum (including Overproof), Smith & Cross for value-packed “funk,” and Appleton 12 Rare Blend for balance and approachability. Great House vintages draw praise for depth, while some blends read smoother and less estery—ideal for beginners. Overall: big flavors, strong community love, and standout versatility.
Popular distilleries of Jamaica
- Hampden 578 rums
- Appleton Estate 89 rums
- Long Pond & Clarendon 12 rums
- Multi Distilleries 50 rums
- Worthy Park 347 rums
- Clarendon 362 rums
- Long Pond 304 rums
- Worthy Park & Hampden & Monymusk 2 rums
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