Jamaica
There are 2,212 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. "
1255
Top review from Jakob:
"Is often called the King of Hampden - and especially in direct comparison with other representatives of the already extremely exciting 1993 vintage, the outstanding quality becomes more than clear. The balance can only be described as famos - here nothing negative stands out: overripe fruits meet vanilla, caramel sweetness, dark spices and light roasted aromas. Superb!"
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!"
892
Top review from Adrian Wahl:
"I am incredibly grateful to be able to drink this sample. Thank you @ Saibot Ztar. I was hoping the 94 would drop and it would beat the Nobilis 93. But alas, on both the palate and the nose, it's not enough. 92 is still legendary...but I expected even more. In direct comparison with the TRC30 for me on par."
7786
Top review from Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰:
"Sampling this one right now and I have to admit that it's one of the most well balanced rums I have ever tried when it comes to ABV integration.Very fruity and lovely funk from nose to finish. There is a slight roasting note on the finish that I like a lot.Wonderful rum that is virtually impossible to get.Put my nose in the glass today and the smoke is very strong today :-)"
7787
Top review from DomM:
"Little 1990 C<>H cross-tasting with 2x RA, RC Ed. 5, TWJ and TRC. Honestly, quite hard for me to chose a winner out of the TRC, first RA and first RC… The first RA also is an outstanding bottling of the 1990 vintage. Side-by-side the RA comes with a little twist towards more herbal notes and little less fruity notes. Also very good staff."
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."
6432
Top review from Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰:
"30.08.2019 A nice evening with good friends and a few rums. Notes Very dark in colour. Nose Wood, fruity, plum, light nutts, faint leather, spice. Palate Oily, balanced, complex, warm, wood, roasted, faint smoke, light leather, faint chocolate, plum, orange. Finish Very long and warm, balanced, complex, dried fruit, faint chocolate, spice, faint smoke."
7449
Top review from Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰:
"27.03.2021 A nice Velier tasting thanks to my friend Cheng from Singapore. Notes Medium dark in colour. Nose Fresh, light wood, faint smoke, fruity, light polish, faint grass, light floral, faint chocolate. Palate Warm, wood, light smoke, fruity, pineapple, light caramel, faint chocolate, light olive, faint salt, light floral. Finish Medium long and warm, wood, pineapple, faint chocolate, light floral, spice. Extra note. Needs to rest for a good while or the ABV will cover the full experience."
432
Top review from DomM:
"Given some time in the Glas the nose is amazingly round and balanced, yet complex and interesting. The high ABV is very well integrated making this an excellent rum to experience its complexity. Brilliant MM :)"
12648
Top review from Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓:
"Brine, old cooking fat, nail polish remover, fermented fruit. What doesn't sound very tempting is a finely balanced, highly complex wealth of aromas that make up a high-quality rum. Astringency just tolerable, but too much acidity in the finish for me. Therefore not top of the league for me."
892
Top review from Adrian Wahl:
"I am incredibly grateful to be able to drink this sample. Thank you @ Saibot Ztar. I was hoping the 94 would drop and it would beat the Nobilis 93. But alas, on both the palate and the nose, it's not enough. 92 is still legendary...but I expected even more. In direct comparison with the TRC30 for me on par."
7786
Top review from Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰:
"Sampling this one right now and I have to admit that it's one of the most well balanced rums I have ever tried when it comes to ABV integration.Very fruity and lovely funk from nose to finish. There is a slight roasting note on the finish that I like a lot.Wonderful rum that is virtually impossible to get.Put my nose in the glass today and the smoke is very strong today :-)"
7787
Top review from DomM:
"Little 1990 C<>H cross-tasting with 2x RA, RC Ed. 5, TWJ and TRC. Honestly, quite hard for me to chose a winner out of the TRC, first RA and first RC… The first RA also is an outstanding bottling of the 1990 vintage. Side-by-side the RA comes with a little twist towards more herbal notes and little less fruity notes. Also very good staff."
328
Top review from Thunderbird:
"RumX Day10: What a treat! This Hampden is once again absolutely top! It has a balanced maturity and is not as impetuous as many others, without denying its origin! All the expected flavors are represented, just a little more mature and subtle! Great Tasting evening with Dr. Django: Can only confirm my assessment of danals, first class bottling"
11189
Top review from Galli33:
"Classic high ester Hampden 😍 Lovely funky nose of ester, glue, nail polish, fruit basket and a bit of wood. Funky, dry, delicious in nose where you’ll find all the notes again. Very smooth finish. Alcohol is integrated very well. The wood is integrated in a nice way and never become rampant. Unfortunately hard to find now… the price tag exploded too…"
12843
Top review from Oliver:
"Incredibly complex and intense nose - to fall in love! First association was Hampden. Boiled down, tropical fruit, peach and pleasant esters - not too funky. The 38 years in the barrel rounded it out to perfection. Wow, a real explosion on the palate, this is also where the Long Pond character comes out. Perfectly balanced yet complex. Very pleasant bitterness. In the finish, some smoke is added.Outstanding! Absolutely exceptional Jamaican."
7356
Top review from cigares :
"Day 8 of the Samples de Luxe calendar and tasted again a year and a half later. A nose of varnish first, followed by old wood, smoky citrus and a very refreshing menthol. A little less racy and vigorous than its green-label brother. Explosion of flavors on the palate with everything there was on the nose, plus some bitterness and a little saltiness/acidity. Beautiful tropical fruits and dried fruit blends. A finish marked by wood, (this must be an aged rum) and clearly long. Quite an experience to have the chance to taste this rum, whose aromas evolve as time goes by. Fascinating! Better than its green-labeled brother, but the difference is much less clear-cut than on first tasting. More freshness and more complex aromas. The empty glass also reveals unsuspected aromas."
14100
Top review from cigares :
"RumX Awards 2023 and re-tasted 6 months later. Despite its age, the esters are very present without dominating. Buttery, nicely acidic, lemony, overripe banana, grilled bacon and yellow fruit make up a nose that remains balanced despite its complexity. The attack is lively and explosive, with fat (butter) tempering the fire and fruit filling the mouth. Yellow fruit (pear and apple) and young wood. The finish is long, elegant and fresh. No flaws here, everything is clean and precise. The wood is perfectly integrated. The fruit remains right to the end. In the empty glass, you discover an unprecedented sweetness, with the wood clearly perceptible. The favorite rum of this top RumX selection."
5340
Top review from Galli33:
"WoW what an amazing rum 😍 The best of Hampden i ever had in the glass, so far. Nose: Wonderfull synergy of funk, ester, trop. fruits and glue. Mouth: The alcohol is perfectly integrated🫠Very delicious, balanced, complex rum, some nice lovely notes of overripe fruits and pineapple. Finish: Is quite long and fruity with some notes of the barrel with a lightly astringency. 🤤🤤"
8362
Top review from Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰:
"#4695 07.04.2024 Relaxing with a few samples. Nose Intense, balanced, glue, fruity, pineapple, ester, earthy, faint chocolate, light wood. Palate Intense, balanced, light salt, fruity, light citrus, faint earthy, pineapple, ester, spicy, light roasted wood. Finish Very long and spicy, light roasted wood, vegetal, pineapple. The empty glass has stronger glue and also melon notes. Very good ABV integration and overall good balance."
6303
Top review from Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰:
"05.07.2019 A little private get together to enjoy a few rums. Notes Light in colour. Nose Intense, fresh, light roasted wood, fruity, light floral, citrus, dried fruit, ester. Palate Intense, fresh, warm, light wood, fruity, light rubber, light floral, citrus, light salt, ester. Finish Long and warm, fresh, intense, fruity, light caramel, light salt, light wood, ester."
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Popular distilleries of Jamaica
- Hampden 491 rums
- Clarendon 314 rums
- Worthy Park 291 rums
- Long Pond 262 rums
- Appleton Estate 83 rums
- New Yarmouth 69 rums
- Multi Distilleries 46 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 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
- 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
- Worthy Park WPE Duo - unplugged WPE Unaged 60% RX11717
- Worthy Park WPE Duo - ARRANGEMENT WPE 2020 1yr 60% RX11716