Jamaica

Jamaica: discover the high‑ester soul of Jamaica rum and Caribbean terroir

Iconic high‑ester funk
Rich pot still heritage
Intense tropical maturation

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.

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Bottle of R.A.S.C. Royal Army Service Corps (Begnoni)

R.A.S.C. Royal Army Service Corps (Begnoni)

9.0 (5)
4,377 €

Popular rums from Jamaica

RX13566
Bottle of Raw Cask Rum Finest Jamaican Rum

Raw Cask Rum Finest Jamaican Rum

8.8 (10)
410 €
RX7787
Bottle of Rum Artesanal Jamaica Rum (HD Distillery) C<>H

Rum Artesanal Jamaica Rum (HD Distillery) C<>H

Balanced, fruity C<>H with creamy power

9.2 (66)
534 €
RX145
Bottle of Letter of Marque DOK

Letter of Marque DOK

Intense, ester-laden rum with bold fruity notes.

8.6 (40)
272 €
RX8041
Bottle of Jamaica C<>H

Jamaica C<>H

Balanced pineapple funk, creamy and long

9.1 (71)
696 €
RX1563
Bottle of Rum Artesanal NYE

Rum Artesanal NYE

1994   25yr   67,7%

Complex, powerful, beautifully balanced

9.0 (162)
398 €
RX13409
Bottle of Monymusk Jamaica Single Rum MMW

Monymusk Jamaica Single Rum MMW

Tropical, herbal Monymusk with smooth 59% ABV

8.4 (96)
109 €
RX2291
Bottle of Small Batch Rare Rums

Small Batch Rare Rums

Intense, spicy Jamaican rum with strong esters.

8.0 (27)
135 €
RX5701
Bottle of White Overproof

White Overproof

Fruity Jamaican funk for cocktails

7.5 (157)
33 €
RX24988
Bottle of NYE/WM

NYE/WM

Fruity ester bomb, smooth at 58.8%

8.8 (24)

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RX11
Bottle of Pure Single Jamaican Rum

Pure Single Jamaican Rum

8yr   46%

8.0 (604)
51 €
RX43
Bottle of Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaican Rum

Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaican Rum

3yr   57%

7.8 (394)
25 €
RX16
Bottle of Rare Blend 12 Years

Rare Blend 12 Years

12yr   43%

7.5 (362)
58 €
RX51
Bottle of Pure Single Jamaican Rum Overproof

Pure Single Jamaican Rum Overproof

8yr   60%

8.3 (341)
119 €
RX134
Bottle of Plantation XAYMACA Special Dry

Plantation XAYMACA Special Dry

1yr - 3yr   43%

7.0 (337)
26 €
RX7547
Bottle of Great House (Distillery Edition 2020)

Great House (Distillery Edition 2020)

7yr   59%

8.7 (325)
159 €
RX10567
Bottle of Pagos Sherry

Pagos Sherry

52%

8.3 (314)
74 €
RX9150
Bottle of The Younger LROK

The Younger LROK

2016   5yr   47%

8.0 (298)
48 €
RX10651
Bottle of Great House (Distillery Edition 2021)

Great House (Distillery Edition 2021)

7yr   55%

8.6 (290)
108 €
RX10641
Bottle of Papalin Jamaica

Papalin Jamaica

7yr   47%

7.9 (280)
47 €
RX165
Bottle of Single Estate Reserve

Single Estate Reserve

10yr   45%

7.8 (262)
60 €
RX12008
Bottle of Canerock

Canerock

40%

7.5 (257)
29 €
RX5390
Bottle of Rum Fire

Rum Fire

63%

8.0 (246)
27 €
RX13414
Bottle of Cambridge STC❤️E

Cambridge STC❤️E

2010   12yr   57%

8.7 (228)
157 €
RX10196
Bottle of Rare Casks 12 Years

Rare Casks 12 Years

12yr   43%

7.6 (226)
43 €
RX11980
Bottle of Pure Single Jamaican Rum Classic HLCF

Pure Single Jamaican Rum Classic HLCF

2017   4yr   60%

8.3 (223)
67 €
RX35
Bottle of 21 Years

21 Years

21yr   43%

8.0 (221)
115 €
RX9819
Bottle of Signature Single Estate Jamaica Rum

Signature Single Estate Jamaica Rum

40%

6.9 (199)
27 €
RX3128
Bottle of Pure Single Jamaican Rum OWH

Pure Single Jamaican Rum OWH

8yr   46%

8.0 (197)
60 €
RX9767
Bottle of 109 Jamaica Rum

109 Jamaica Rum

3yr   54,5%

7.5 (196)
32 €
RX6875
Bottle of Reserve

Reserve

8yr   43%

7.5 (194)
36 €
RX307
Bottle of TECA

TECA

2007   12yr   63%

8.9 (191)
RX416
Bottle of Cambridge STC❤️E

Cambridge STC❤️E

2005   13yr   62,5%

8.8 (189)
RX61
Bottle of TECC

TECC

2007   11yr   62,5%

9.0 (189)

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8.3/10
44,145 reviews
Rating (0-10)

Flavour profile of Jamaica

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Tropical fruit Ester Banana Pineapple

Taste

Tropical fruit Ester Woody Banana
RumX community voice

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.

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