Jamaica

There are 2,453 rums from Jamaica in the RumX database.

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Jamaica is the third-largest island in the Caribbean. Originally home to the Taino people, the island came under Spanish rule in 1464 and was reconquered by England in 1655, becoming an essential source of sugar and rum; part of the region’s plantation economy. The Royal Navy relied on the island’s rum for their daily liquor rations! And although the country gained independence in 1962, the island’s rum is still the very essence of British-style sugarcane spirits. Rum here is dark, it can’t contain added sugar, and it’s notoriously aromatic. Jamaican rum has high amounts of esters, fruit aromas fondly known as “funk,” proper of slow fermentations, often relying on native yeast, and extended oak ageing. Adding “dunder” or the leftover deposits precipitated after distillation into the new batches is also typical in Jamaica and is the source of the spirit’s fragrant intensity and complexity. Large copper stills also play a role in the island’s sugarcane spirit. There are six major distilleries in Jamaica, led by Appleton State and Hampden Estate, and a GI or Geographical Indication protects the rum’s identity since 2016. The country’s rum quality is better than ever, especially for rum distilled and bottled on the island — a long-lasting tradition of blending (and adulterating) Jamaican rum overseas is still prevalent but now frowned upon. Dark, full-bodied and complex, there’s no doubt Jamaican rum has character. This might very well be the finest example of English-style rum: no added sugar and high ester levels make Jamaican rum crowd-pleasing delicious.


Popular rums from Jamaica

Hampden Pure Single Jamaican Rum

RX11  8yr   46%

8.0 (588)
Bottle of Hampden Pure Single Jamaican Rum

Funky fruit sipper, approachable Jamaican classic

Vagabond Spirits New Yarmouth Silva Collection

RX22024  2005   19yr   55,8%

8.6 (33)
Bottle of Vagabond Spirits New Yarmouth Silva Collection

Superb tropical fruit, creamy, smooth, salty-sweet, superbly integrated.

Velier Clarendon Rum Sapiens Wedderburn MMW

RX7356  1984   35yr   69%

9.1 (39)
Bottle of Velier Clarendon Rum Sapiens Wedderburn MMW

Rich, complex, bold, with intense woodiness.

Velier Clarendon Rum Sapiens Wedderburn MMW

RX7295  1984   35yr   63,1%

8.8 (20)
Bottle of Velier Clarendon Rum Sapiens Wedderburn MMW

Intensely woody, spicy, aged Jamaican delight.

Hampden Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaican Rum

RX43  3yr   57%

7.8 (380)
Bottle of Hampden Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaican Rum

Funky banana, powerhouse for cocktails

Hampden Rum Fire

RX5390  63%

8.0 (230)
Bottle of Hampden Rum Fire

Funky fruit bomb, cocktails’ best friend

Habitation Velier Hampden LFCH

RX45  2011   7yr   60,5%

8.4 (134)
Bottle of Habitation Velier Hampden LFCH

Pineapple and ripe banana meet woody spice—lively and warming.

Hampden Great House (Distillery Edition 2024)

RX21830  57%

8.3 (101)
Bottle of Hampden Great House (Distillery Edition 2024)

Tropical fruit and pineapple up front, woody funk follows.

Velier Papalin Jamaica High Esters

RX21813  2019   5yr   57%

8.0 (87)
Bottle of Velier Papalin Jamaica High Esters

Pineapple, tropical fruit and funky esters—classic Jamaican flair.


Top rated Jamaica rums

Bedford Park Hampden Single Barrel Jamaican Rum LROK

RX22687  2000   23yr   54,8%

9.6 (15)
Bottle of Bedford Park Hampden Single Barrel Jamaican Rum LROK

Samaroli Hampden Jamaica Single Cask <>H

RX1255  1993   21yr   65,60%

9.4 (29)
Bottle of Samaroli Hampden Jamaica Single Cask <>H

Exceptional balance, fruity complexity, long-lasting delight.

Distilia Long Pond The Sins Avarice by Robert Bauer

RX20715  1983   40yr   51,6%

9.3 (100)
Bottle of Distilia Long Pond The Sins Avarice by Robert Bauer

Tropical fruit, butter and pastry, superbly harmonious, long finish.

Gordon & MacPhail Long Pond Jamaica Rum

RX1442  1941   58yr   50%

9.3 (20)
Bottle of Gordon & MacPhail Long Pond Jamaica Rum

Elegant, complex, and refined Jamaican rum delight.

Hampden RA Jamaica Rum HD HGML

RX7786  1989   31yr   67,60%

9.3 (68)
Bottle of Hampden RA Jamaica Rum HD HGML

Pineapple, esters, and deep funk — powerful yet creamy.

Nobilis Hampden No. 2 C<>H

RX7933  1993   27yr   65,8%

9.3 (54)
Bottle of Nobilis Hampden No. 2 C<>H

Killer nose, oily, funky, and beautifully integrated Hampden character

TRC Hampden Jamaica C<>H

RX892  1990   26yr   61,9%

9.3 (25)
Bottle of TRC Hampden Jamaica C<>H

Intense, fruity, and estery - a rare masterpiece.

Distilia Long Pond The Golden Age of Piracy Charles Vane

RX12843  1983   38yr   52,5%

9.2 (39)
Bottle of Distilia Long Pond The Golden Age of Piracy Charles Vane

Rich, complex, fruity Jamaican treasure.

Hampden RA HD (Whiskytempel) C<>H

RX11189  1993   28yr   61,9%

9.2 (26)
Bottle of Hampden RA HD (Whiskytempel) C<>H

Classic Hampden profile, fruity, complex, smooth.

Hampden RA Jamaica High Ester Rum HGML

RX328  1983   35yr   58,9%

9.2 (85)
Bottle of Hampden RA Jamaica High Ester Rum HGML

Pineapple, esters and oak—rich, complex, perfectly matured funk.

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

RX7787  1990   30yr   57,8%

9.2 (63)
Bottle of Hampden RA Jamaica Rum (HD Distillery) C<>H

Pineapple, marzipan and caramel—fruity, rounded and complex.

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

RX271  1990   26yr   60,4%

9.2 (48)
Bottle of Hampden Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 05 Treasure Cask Jamaica C<>H

Rich, fruity, and perfectly balanced Hampden rum.

Juuls Vin & Spritis Long Pond Ping No. 9

RX703  1977   36yr   61%

9.2 (13)
Bottle of Juuls Vin & Spritis Long Pond Ping No. 9

TRC Hampden Jamaica C<>H

RX8041  1990   30yr   55,6%

9.2 (67)
Bottle of TRC Hampden Jamaica C<>H

Grilled pineapple, creamy esters, balanced sweetness and oak.

Asmussen Old Jamaica Rum

RX14221  73%

9.1 (13)
Bottle of Asmussen Old Jamaica Rum

Historic rum with bold tropical and ester notes.

Cave Guildive Hampden Jamaica Rum <>H

RX1117  1993   23yr   61%

9.1 (18)
Bottle of Cave Guildive Hampden Jamaica Rum <>H

Clarendon Rum Sponge No. 20

RX15606  1997   25yr   63%

9.1 (48)
Bottle of Clarendon Rum Sponge No. 20

Complex, fruity, elegant—expensive but exquisite.

Famille Ricci Hampden HPDN (The Book Edition)

RX13336  1983   39yr   57,9%

9.1 (14)
Bottle of Famille Ricci Hampden HPDN (The Book Edition)

Aged complexity in tropical flavor harmony.

Fine Drams Clarendon Fine Old Clarendon Rum (Aficionados) EMB

RX16023  1997   23yr   68,5%

9.1 (78)
Bottle of Fine Drams Clarendon Fine Old Clarendon Rum (Aficionados) EMB

Tropical fruit and wood, vibrant funk, minty finish.

Habitation Velier Hampden C<>H

RX5340  2010   10yr   68,5%

9.1 (142)
Bottle of Habitation Velier Hampden C<>H

Funky esters, grilled pineapple, smooth heat, bold tropical depth.

Habitation Velier Hampden HGML

RX95  2010   9yr   62%

9.1 (101)
Bottle of Habitation Velier Hampden HGML

Intense pineapple and esters with creamy marzipan finish.

Habitation Velier Hampden Single Cask Selected by LMDW <>H

RX5607  2010   9yr   69,2%

9.1 (13)
Bottle of Habitation Velier Hampden Single Cask Selected by LMDW <>H

Habitation Velier Long Pond TECA

RX247  2005   14yr   62%

9.1 (139)
Bottle of Habitation Velier Long Pond TECA

Intense esters, tropical fruits and sweet funk, pure Jamaican benchmark.

Hampden Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 32 C<>H

RX14100  1990   32yr   54,51%

9.1 (64)
Bottle of Hampden Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 32 C<>H

Pineapple and esters dominate, balanced by subtle aged complexity.

New Yarmouth S.B.S Jamaica

RX546  2005   12yr   67,2%

9.1 (33)
Bottle of New Yarmouth S.B.S Jamaica

Intense ester burst with fruity complexity.

Rum Albrecht Long Pond LPS

RX737  1993   17yr   53%

9.1 (12)
Bottle of Rum Albrecht Long Pond LPS

The Whisky Jury Hampden Jamaica Rum C<>H

RX12648  1993   28yr   58,9%

9.1 (22)
Bottle of The Whisky Jury Hampden Jamaica Rum C<>H

Intensely flavorful, complex, aged Hampden masterpiece.

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

RX12618  1993   28yr   59,1%

9.1 (18)
Bottle of The Whisky Jury Hampden Spiritsproject Rum from Jamaica C<>H

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

Velier Clarendon Exclusive for Guiseppe Begnoni EMB

RX674  1997   22yr   67,9%

9.1 (68)
Bottle of Velier Clarendon Exclusive for Guiseppe Begnoni EMB

Intense tropical fruit, spice, and deep oak complexity.

Velier Clarendon Rum Sapiens Wedderburn MMW

RX7356  1984   35yr   69%

9.1 (39)
Bottle of Velier Clarendon Rum Sapiens Wedderburn MMW

Rich, complex, bold, with intense woodiness.

Velier Clarendon Warren Khong Villa Paradisetto EMB

RX432  1995   24yr   67%

9.1 (58)
Bottle of Velier Clarendon Warren Khong Villa Paradisetto EMB

Complex, fruity, woody, with great menthol and tannin structure.

Velier Hampden Warren Khong <H> <>H

RX88  2010   7yr   62%

9.1 (98)
Bottle of Velier Hampden Warren Khong <H> <>H

Pineapple funk, tropical fruit and pastry richness wow.

Cadenhead‘s Long Pond IRW

RX3027  1986   18yr   68,3%

9.0 (11)
Bottle of Cadenhead‘s Long Pond IRW

CDI Hampden Jamaica HLCF

RX1022  1992   24yr   59,8%

9.0 (45)
Bottle of CDI Hampden Jamaica HLCF

A wonderfully fruity and complex Jamaican rum.

CDI New Yarmouth Jamaica (Bottled for Denmark)

RX611  2005   12yr   65,2%

9.0 (36)
Bottle of CDI New Yarmouth Jamaica (Bottled for Denmark)

Exceptional Jamaican funk; creamy, fruity, bold flavors.

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Flavour profile of Jamaica

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Tropical fruit Ester Banana Pineapple

Taste

Tropical fruit Ester Woody Banana

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