Jamaica
There are 2,139 rums from Jamaica in the RumX database.
Show all Jamaica rumsJamaica 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.
Top rated Jamaica rums
703
Top review from Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰:
"This is a true masterpiece well worth the 100 score and also the high price tag. Though it has a very high proof, which you of corse can taste, it explodes in your mouth. A very long and complex finish that just keeps going. "
10991
Top review from Anton Krioukov:
"What a pleasant and intense experience! This rum is crisp, bold, and surprising with each sip. It is light in both color and wood notes, considering it’s been in the cask for 19 years, but if you’re looking for funky rums, this is it! This rum brings lots of fruit, funk, and there’s everything you would expect from a high ester rum of this caliber."
20715
Top review from zabo:
"Tasted together with Chris2302 some time ago. Many thanks to the donor at the time who made this possible for both of us 😀 (a little tip: it was on the 2nd GAF, so it's not difficult to find the donor 😉 ) I thought the smell was bomb. After the first sip, we agreed that this is a drop that will easily break the 9! Anyone who has the opportunity to try it. Do not hesitate! Insane part!!! Drink of the gods!"
13336
Top review from Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰:
"Price to quality can be argued but the quality can't. A very fruity, intense and well balanced rum. I like the roasted wood on the profile, nicely balanced without being dominant. ABV is very well integrated."
763
Top review from Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰:
"I bough this bottle two weeks ago and have been looking forward to crack it open. First off the bat. This rum is blended of rums with an age between 30 and 50 years. The master blender is a woman called Joy Spence (the same name as their 25 year blend) and she did a bang of a job. The perfect rum for a Cohiba cigar. Perfectly blended, complex and a perfectly rounded taste that just keeps on going. A typical Jamaican rum and as good as they come. The price tag is at 500+ euro and this bottle is well worth the money. This version is released in a limited 1440 bottles. Just ordered 2nd edt."
9514
Top review from Jack M:
"A very good blend of Jamaican rums. Funky, fruity, floral acetone and cigar all come out clearly but none are overbearing. Maybe just lacking a bit of the dynamism and range in flavour profile of the better Hampden’s I’ve tried."
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Popular distilleries of Jamaica
- Hampden 468 rums
- Clarendon 305 rums
- Worthy Park 283 rums
- Long Pond 262 rums
- Appleton Estate 83 rums
- New Yarmouth 67 rums
- Multi Distilleries 43 rums
- Long Pond & Clarendon 12 rums
All rums from Jamaica
- six friends Single Pot Still Rum Virgin Oak Casks 3yr 50,8% RX15847
- Zéro Nine Spirits Worthy Park Rhum Série Samouraï 2012 10yr 62,6% RX15937
- Zéro Nine Spirits Long Pond ZN09 Pure Cane Juice ITP 50,1% RX21026
- Zéro Nine Spirits Long Pond Série Geisha N°1 (1er Anniversaire Clos des Spiritueux) ITP 2006 17yr 60,1% RX17199
- Zéro Nine Spirits Hampden Hampden (Clos des Spiritueux) <>H 2014 10yr 61,1% RX19549
- Zéro Nine Spirits Hampden Hampden (Alter Ego) <>H 2014 10yr 61,1% RX19257
- Zéro Nine Spirits Blend Jamaïque 58,3% RX15938
- Zn09 Hampden Rh08 <>H 2014 10yr 61,1% RX19260
- ZANDOLI Premium Dark Rum 40% RX13693
- Wüstenfuchs Old Jamaica Rhum Delva Rommel Schnaps RX3478
- Wu Dram Clan Long Pond Jamaican Rum LPS 2001 22yr 56,3% RX15770
- Wu Dram Clan Jamaican Rum Blend 2024 23yr - 29yr 57% RX19981
- Wu Dram Clan Hampden Jamaican Rum HD <>H 2014 9yr 67,3% RX18590
- Wu Dram Clan Hampden Jamaican Rum (Flickenschild) SCJB 2024 15yr 56,8% RX20412
- Wu Dram Clan Finest Jamaican Rum 25yr 50,1% RX10779
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