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 Jamaican Rum (Horses)

Jamaican Rum (Horses)

9.3 (13)
958 €

Award-Winning Rums from Jamaica

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The Sins Avarice by Robert Bauer

1983   40yr   51,6%

Buttery tropical Long Pond, elegantly balanced

9.3 (108)

Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 32 C<>H

1990   32yr   54,51%

Funky pineapple, balanced, long finish

9.1 (66)
393 €

Fine Old Clarendon Rum (Aficionados) EMB

1997   23yr   68,5%

Explosive fruit and funk, long finish

9.1 (78)

RUM Jamaica (Selected by The Bottle Shop) VRW

2005   18yr   64,7%

Complex, fruity Long Pond—balanced sweetness, subtle funk, lingering finish.

8.8 (45)

Canerock

40%

Dessert-like vanilla, great value

7.5 (258)
29 €

Rum Fire

63%

Funky banana bomb for cocktails

8.0 (249)
27 €

Great House (Distillery Edition 2025)

57%

fruity, funky Hampden return to form

8.5 (69)
125 €

Rum Sponge No. 20

1997   25yr   63%

Balanced, fruity Clarendon with long finish

9.1 (48)

Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaican Rum

3yr   57%

Funky, great-value cocktail workhorse

7.8 (404)
25 €

Fine Old Jamaican Rum (Aficionados) EMB

1995   27yr   68,3%

fruit-forward EMB with minty, oaky depth

9.0 (96)

Pure Single Jamaican Rum

8yr   46%

Funky fruit, smooth and versatile

8.0 (604)
51 €

Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 53 <>H

2014   11yr   65,60%

Fruity ester bomb, ABV perfectly integrated

8.7 (51)
121 €

Eastern Tales (Constantia Restaurant Bordeaux)

2009   14yr   61,2%

Funky, tropical, and ever-evolving experience.

8.6 (45)

CRHUM Verytresbon Blend (CRHUM x Le Blog à Roger)

54,3%

Funky, fruity blend with balanced wood and spice.

8.1 (33)
118 €

Rare Casks 12 Years

12yr   43%

Balanced Jamaican, great value

7.7 (232)
43 €

Great House (Distillery Edition 2024)

57%

Fruity, funky Hampden with woody depth

8.3 (122)
96 €

Jamaica Ed. 17 DOK

2015   9yr   68,9%

Cask-driven DOK, fruity, balanced, takes water

8.4 (53)
113 €

Popular rums from Jamaica

RX24450
Bottle of Rum Artesanal Jamaica Rum

Rum Artesanal Jamaica Rum

9.0 (9)
RX23917
Bottle of Jamaica Ed. 17 DOK

Jamaica Ed. 17 DOK

Cask-driven DOK, fruity, balanced, takes water

8.4 (53)
113 €
RX25041
Bottle of FIFTEEN - Aged 15 Years

FIFTEEN - Aged 15 Years

Balanced tropical fruit and vanilla

8.5 (19)
RX24894
Bottle of Ex-Bourbon Cask

Ex-Bourbon Cask

Powerful, balanced NY94 with bourbon warmth

8.9 (34)
282 €
RX23706
Bottle of Great House (Distillery Edition 2025)

Great House (Distillery Edition 2025)

fruity, funky Hampden return to form

8.5 (69)
125 €
RX35
Bottle of 21 Years

21 Years

Smooth, balanced Jamaican sipper

8.0 (220)
115 €
RX10651
Bottle of Great House (Distillery Edition 2021)

Great House (Distillery Edition 2021)

Balanced Hampden funk with pineapple and spice

8.6 (289)
108 €
RX43
Bottle of Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaican Rum

Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaican Rum

Funky, great-value cocktail workhorse

7.8 (404)
25 €
RX626
Bottle of Raw Cask Rum LROK

Raw Cask Rum LROK

Complex, smoky, and ester-rich Jamaican delight.

8.7 (18)
307 €

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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 (404)
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 (342)
119 €
RX134
Bottle of Plantation XAYMACA Special Dry

Plantation XAYMACA Special Dry

1yr - 3yr   43%

7.0 (340)
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 (315)
74 €
RX9150
Bottle of The Younger LROK

The Younger LROK

2016   5yr   47%

8.0 (301)
48 €
RX10651
Bottle of Great House (Distillery Edition 2021)

Great House (Distillery Edition 2021)

7yr   55%

8.6 (289)
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 (267)
60 €
RX12008
Bottle of Canerock

Canerock

40%

7.5 (258)
29 €
RX5390
Bottle of Rum Fire

Rum Fire

63%

8.0 (249)
27 €
RX10196
Bottle of Rare Casks 12 Years

Rare Casks 12 Years

12yr   43%

7.7 (232)
43 €
RX13414
Bottle of Cambridge STC❤️E

Cambridge STC❤️E

2010   12yr   57%

8.7 (230)
157 €
RX11980
Bottle of Pure Single Jamaican Rum Classic HLCF

Pure Single Jamaican Rum Classic HLCF

2017   4yr   60%

8.3 (227)
67 €
RX35
Bottle of 21 Years

21 Years

21yr   43%

8.0 (220)
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 (198)
60 €
RX9767
Bottle of 109 Jamaica Rum

109 Jamaica Rum

3yr   54,5%

7.5 (198)
32 €
RX6875
Bottle of Reserve

Reserve

8yr   43%

7.5 (196)
36 €
RX416
Bottle of Cambridge STC❤️E

Cambridge STC❤️E

2005   13yr   62,5%

8.8 (193)
RX307
Bottle of TECA

TECA

2007   12yr   63%

8.9 (191)
RX61
Bottle of TECC

TECC

2007   11yr   62,5%

9.0 (190)

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8.3/10
44,733 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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