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 Distilia New Yarmouth Ex-Bourbon Cask 1994

Distilia New Yarmouth Ex-Bourbon Cask 1994

8.9 (16)
282 €
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Popular rums from Jamaica

RX24894
Bottle of Distilia New Yarmouth Ex-Bourbon Cask 1994

Distilia New Yarmouth Ex-Bourbon Cask 1994

1994   30yr   65,9%

Balanced NY94 with bourbon-kissed finish

8.9 (16)
282 €
RX23706
Bottle of Hampden Great House (Distillery Edition 2025)

Hampden Great House (Distillery Edition 2025)

57%

Funky, fruity, cocktail-friendly

8.5 (28)
125 €
RX16503
Bottle of Hampden Flensburg Rum Company Jamaica Single Cask Rum HLCF

Hampden Flensburg Rum Company Jamaica Single Cask Rum HLCF

2yr   53,2%

Sherry-dominant Jamaican rum with funky notes.

8.0 (18)
232 €
RX9152
Bottle of Velier Hampden Pure Single Jamaican Rum LROK 2010

Velier Hampden Pure Single Jamaican Rum LROK 2010

2010   11yr   47%

Funky, smooth, pineapple-led Hampden

8.1 (178)
103 €
RX9659
Bottle of Old Brothers Hampden Jamaican Rum <>H 2001

Old Brothers Hampden Jamaican Rum <>H 2001

2001   19yr   61,6%

Funky fruit bomb, beautifully balanced

9.0 (77)
459 €
RX247
Bottle of Habitation Velier Long Pond TECA 2005

Habitation Velier Long Pond TECA 2005

2005   14yr   62%

Intense, fruity TECA with long finish

9.1 (143)
900 €
RX10651
Bottle of Hampden Great House (Distillery Edition 2021)

Hampden Great House (Distillery Edition 2021)

7yr   55%

Pineapple-forward, balanced Hampden funk

8.6 (289)
108 €
RX1563
Bottle of New Yarmouth RA NYE 1994

New Yarmouth RA NYE 1994

1994   25yr   67,7%

Complex, woody-sweet NY94 benchmark

9.0 (161)
398 €
RX7547
Bottle of Hampden Great House (Distillery Edition 2020)

Hampden Great House (Distillery Edition 2020)

7yr   59%

Balanced tropical funk with creamy finish

8.7 (323)
159 €

Top rated Jamaica rums

RX22687
Bottle of Bedford Park Hampden Single Barrel Jamaican Rum LROK 2000

Bedford Park Hampden Single Barrel Jamaican Rum LROK 2000

2000   23yr   54,8%

Tropical depth, long warm finish

9.6 (17)
RX1255
Bottle of Samaroli Hampden Jamaica Single Cask <>H 1993

Samaroli Hampden Jamaica Single Cask <>H 1993

1993   21yr   65,60%

Exceptional balance, fruity complexity, long-lasting delight.

9.4 (30)
RX20715
Bottle of Distilia Long Pond The Sins Avarice by Robert Bauer 1983

Distilia Long Pond The Sins Avarice by Robert Bauer 1983

1983   40yr   51,6%

Buttery tropical elegance, impeccably balanced

9.3 (105)
RX1442
Bottle of Gordon & MacPhail Long Pond Jamaica Rum 1941

Gordon & MacPhail Long Pond Jamaica Rum 1941

1941   58yr   50%

Elegant, complex, and refined Jamaican rum delight.

9.3 (21)
RX7786
Bottle of Hampden RA Jamaica Rum HD HGML 1989

Hampden RA Jamaica Rum HD HGML 1989

1989   31yr   67,60%

Balanced high-ester Hampden with endless pineapple

9.3 (70)
RX7933
Bottle of Nobilis Hampden No. 2 C<>H 1993

Nobilis Hampden No. 2 C<>H 1993

1993   27yr   65,8%

Explosive tropical Hampden, superbly balanced

9.3 (57)
RX892
Bottle of TRC Hampden Jamaica C<>H 1990

TRC Hampden Jamaica C<>H 1990

1990   26yr   61,9%

Intense, fruity, and estery - a rare masterpiece.

9.3 (25)
1,508 €
RX12843
Bottle of Distilia Long Pond The Golden Age of Piracy Charles Vane 1983

Distilia Long Pond The Golden Age of Piracy Charles Vane 1983

1983   38yr   52,5%

Rich, complex, fruity Jamaican treasure.

9.2 (41)
1,160 €
RX328
Bottle of Hampden RA Jamaica High Ester Rum HGML 1983

Hampden RA Jamaica High Ester Rum HGML 1983

1983   35yr   58,9%

Balanced aged Hampden funk with pineapple

9.2 (89)
RX7787
Bottle of Hampden RA Jamaica Rum (HD Distillery) C<>H 1990

Hampden RA Jamaica Rum (HD Distillery) C<>H 1990

1990   30yr   57,8%

Balanced, fruity C<>H with creamy power

9.2 (65)
534 €
RX271
Bottle of Hampden Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 05 Treasure Cask Jamaica C<>H 1990

Hampden Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 05 Treasure Cask Jamaica C<>H 1990

1990   26yr   60,4%

Tropical power, remarkably balanced

9.2 (51)
RX703
Bottle of Juuls Vin & Spritis Long Pond Ping No. 9 1977

Juuls Vin & Spritis Long Pond Ping No. 9 1977

1977   36yr   61%

9.2 (13)
RX14221
Bottle of Asmussen Old Jamaica Rum

Asmussen Old Jamaica Rum

73%

Historic rum with bold tropical and ester notes.

9.1 (13)
RX1117
Bottle of Cave Guildive Hampden Jamaica Rum <>H 1993

Cave Guildive Hampden Jamaica Rum <>H 1993

1993   23yr   61%

9.1 (20)
RX15606
Bottle of Clarendon Rum Sponge No. 20 1997

Clarendon Rum Sponge No. 20 1997

1997   25yr   63%

Balanced, fruity Clarendon with long finish

9.1 (48)
RX16023
Bottle of Fine Drams Clarendon Fine Old Clarendon Rum (Aficionados) EMB 1997

Fine Drams Clarendon Fine Old Clarendon Rum (Aficionados) EMB 1997

1997   23yr   68,5%

Powerful, fruity Clarendon with long finish

9.1 (79)
RX5340
Bottle of Habitation Velier Hampden C<>H 2010

Habitation Velier Hampden C<>H 2010

2010   10yr   68,5%

Funky tropical power, beautifully integrated

9.1 (148)
600 €
RX95
Bottle of Habitation Velier Hampden HGML 2010

Habitation Velier Hampden HGML 2010

2010   9yr   62%

Explosive tropical fruit, beautifully balanced esters

9.1 (103)
RX247
Bottle of Habitation Velier Long Pond TECA 2005

Habitation Velier Long Pond TECA 2005

2005   14yr   62%

Intense, fruity TECA with long finish

9.1 (143)
900 €
RX11189
Bottle of Hampden RA HD (Whiskytempel) C<>H 1993

Hampden RA HD (Whiskytempel) C<>H 1993

1993   28yr   61,9%

Classic Hampden profile, fruity, complex, smooth.

9.1 (30)
398 €
RX14100
Bottle of Hampden Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 32 C<>H 1990

Hampden Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 32 C<>H 1990

1990   32yr   54,51%

Intense pineapple funk, beautifully balanced

9.1 (64)
393 €
RX546
Bottle of New Yarmouth S.B.S Jamaica 2005

New Yarmouth S.B.S Jamaica 2005

2005   12yr   67,2%

Intense ester burst with fruity complexity.

9.1 (33)
RX737
Bottle of Rum Albrecht Long Pond LPS 1993

Rum Albrecht Long Pond LPS 1993

1993   17yr   53%

9.1 (12)
RX12648
Bottle of The Whisky Jury Hampden Jamaica Rum C<>H 1993

The Whisky Jury Hampden Jamaica Rum C<>H 1993

1993   28yr   58,9%

Intensely flavorful, complex, aged Hampden masterpiece.

9.1 (23)
RX12618
Bottle of The Whisky Jury Hampden Spiritsproject Rum from Jamaica C<>H 1993

The Whisky Jury Hampden Spiritsproject Rum from Jamaica C<>H 1993

1993   28yr   59,1%

Complex, fruity, rare, with tropical and citrus notes.

9.1 (21)
RX8041
Bottle of TRC Hampden Jamaica C<>H 1990

TRC Hampden Jamaica C<>H 1990

1990   30yr   55,6%

balanced pineapple and cream funk

9.1 (69)
696 €
RX674
Bottle of Velier Clarendon Exclusive for Guiseppe Begnoni EMB 1997

Velier Clarendon Exclusive for Guiseppe Begnoni EMB 1997

1997   22yr   67,9%

Explosive fruit, seamless power

9.1 (69)
RX7356
Bottle of Velier Clarendon Rum Sapiens Wedderburn MMW 1984

Velier Clarendon Rum Sapiens Wedderburn MMW 1984

1984   35yr   69%

Rich, complex, bold, with intense woodiness.

9.1 (43)
836 €
RX432
Bottle of Velier Clarendon Warren Khong Villa Paradisetto EMB 1995

Velier Clarendon Warren Khong Villa Paradisetto EMB 1995

1995   24yr   67%

Tropical fruit meets minty oak

9.1 (62)
990 €
RX88
Bottle of Velier Hampden Warren Khong <H> <>H 2010

Velier Hampden Warren Khong <H> <>H 2010

2010   7yr   62%

Explosive tropical funk, long dry finish

9.1 (104)
RX3027
Bottle of Cadenhead‘s Long Pond IRW 1986

Cadenhead‘s Long Pond IRW 1986

1986   18yr   68,3%

9.0 (11)
RX5147
Bottle of CDI Hampden Jamaica (Bottled for Hongkong) HGML 1983

CDI Hampden Jamaica (Bottled for Hongkong) HGML 1983

1983   33yr   54,1%

9.0 (11)
790 €
RX1022
Bottle of CDI Hampden Jamaica HLCF 1992

CDI Hampden Jamaica HLCF 1992

1992   24yr   59,8%

Balanced, fruity Hampden with long finish

9.0 (47)
RX611
Bottle of CDI New Yarmouth Jamaica (Bottled for Denmark) 2005

CDI New Yarmouth Jamaica (Bottled for Denmark) 2005

2005   12yr   65,2%

Exceptional Jamaican funk; creamy, fruity, bold flavors.

9.0 (37)
RX12557
Bottle of Clarendon Flensburg Rum Company The Bottle Shop EMB 1995

Clarendon Flensburg Rum Company The Bottle Shop EMB 1995

1995   27yr   65,60%

Complex, potent Jamaican rum with balanced intensity.

9.0 (41)
217 €

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8.3/10
43,080 reviews

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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