Clarendon
Clarendon Distillery — Jamaica’s high‑ester powerhouse of pot still craft and tropical maturation
Clarendon distillery anchors Jamaica’s historic Monymusk estate, turning molasses and long, character‑building fermentations into expressive Jamaica rum. Renowned for its Plummer and Wedderburn styles, the house crafts EMB, MMW, MSP and MBS marks via copper pot stills alongside a versatile column still—yielding premium rum with depth, drive and signature esters.
On RumX, explorers can browse 349 expressions spanning single casks, limited one‑time releases and approachable blends. From Canerock’s spiced vanilla‑caramel profile to Velier and Rum Artesanal cask‑strength standouts, Clarendon showcases breadth and pedigree. Backed by 4,911 community reviews and a strong 8.2/10 median rating, its aged rum is celebrated for tropical fruit, coconut and cacao tones framed by pastry, oak and spice.
Popular rums from Clarendon
Clarendon Flensburg Rum Company The Bottle Shop EMB 1995
1995 27yr 65,60%
Complex, potent Jamaican rum with balanced intensity.
Velier Clarendon Warren Khong Villa Paradisetto EMB 1995
1995 24yr 67%
Tropical fruit meets minty oak
Top rated rums from Clarendon
Velier Clarendon Warren Khong Villa Paradisetto EMB 1995
1995 24yr 67%
Tropical fruit meets minty oak
Velier Clarendon Rum Sapiens Wedderburn MMW 1984
1984 35yr 69%
Rich, complex, bold, with intense woodiness.
Clarendon RA Jamaica Rum EMB 1995
1995 26yr 67,2%
Powerful tropical fruit with long, minty finish
Clarendon Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 27 EMB 1995
1995 26yr 67,10%
Fruit-packed Clarendon with long, spicy finish
Old Brothers Clarendon Clarendon MLC 2001
2001 18yr 61,3%
Ester-rich, fruity, mint-fresh Clarendon
The Auld Alliance - Corman Collins Clarendon Clarendon MMW 2004
2004 16yr 61%
Fruity, aromatic nose but strong alcohol finish.
Clarendon Flensburg Rum Company JMM 1999
1999 21yr 56,2%
Balanced tropical fruit with aniseed, oak warmth
Velier Clarendon Warren Khong Villa Paradisetto MMW 2007
2007 13yr 68,5%
Oily, powerful Clarendon fruit and spice
Valinch & Mallet Clarendon The Spirit Of Art 2008
2008 12yr 56,1%
Gorgeous nose, dry woody Clarendon
Perola Clarendon Bellamy‘s Reserve Jamaica Clarendon MDR 2007
2007 15yr 52%
Menthol-forward, complex, adventurous choice
Clarendon Plantation Jamaica 2007 Clarendon MSP (One-Time Limited Edition) MSP 2007
2007 15yr 48,4%
Easy-drinking tropical Clarendon with vanilla oak
Velier & Scheer Clarendon Wedderburn Tropical Aging MMW
11yr 69,10%
Fruity funk with peppery bite
Velier & Scheer Clarendon Plummer Tropical Aging EMB
14yr 69,7%
Big ester nose, spicy, long and warm
Flavour profile of Clarendon
Most frequently mentioned flavors
RumX members praise Clarendon’s vibrant balance of fruit and funk: ripe pineapple, banana and lychee over coconut, cocoa, pastry and vanilla. Cask‑strength EMB/MMW vintages impress with intensity, evolving complexity and long finishes; Plantation MSP/MMW bottlings lean subtler and wood‑driven. Some note sharper alcohol or bitterness in select tropical/continental experiments, yet the range—from Canerock’s spiced comfort to old‑vintage gems—delivers distinctive Jamaican character and strong value across styles.
Frequently Asked Questions about Clarendon
Popular independent bottlers of Clarendon
- Maison Ferrand 49 rums
- Rest & Be Thankful 24 rums
- Moon Import 21 rums
- Bristol Classic Rum 12 rums
- Velier 10 rums
- Compagnie des Indes 10 rums
- Holmes Cay 9 rums
- Hunter Laing 9 rums
About the Clarendon distillery
The Clarendon distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Clarendon have been reviewed 5,022 times with an average of 8.2/10.
All rums from Clarendon
- Clarendon Canerock 40% RX12008
- Velier Clarendon Monymusk MBS 2010 9yr 62% RX1053
- Habitation Velier Clarendon EMB 2010 9yr 62% RX227
- Clarendon Plantation Jamaica One-Time MMW 2003 17yr 49,5% RX1893
- Clarendon Plantation Jamaica 2007 Clarendon MSP (One-Time Limited Edition) MSP 2007 15yr 48,4% RX11754
- Clarendon Rum Artesanal Jamaica Rum EMB 1995 26yr 67,2% RX7788
- Fine Drams Clarendon Fine Old Jamaican Rum (Aficionados) EMB 1995 27yr 68,3% RX16024
- Velier & Scheer Clarendon Plummer Tropical Aging EMB 14yr 69,7% RX662
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