About Rum and Cane Spirits from Jamaica

There are some very good lighter rums from Jamaica today, but the versions that get all the attention are those aged in whiskey or sherry barrels for anywhere from 10 to 21 years. Copper or golden colored with appealing flavors such as banana, roasted coconut and praline, these are smashing examples of rums with complexity and intensity as well as finesse and elegance. These are meant for sipping or for artisan cocktails. Inexpensive rums, such as spiced versions, are fine for use in most summer cocktails.

Top Picks for Jamaica

Rum and Cane Spirits

Hampden Estate HLCF Classic Single Jamaican Rum

$70

Hampden Estate

HLCF Classic Single Jamaican Rum

The proof and the dundery high ester funk assure that this is not for the faint of heart or amateur imbiber, but hot damn is this delicious and complex; would happily sit with a bottle all day and reflect on what cigar pairings or cocktails would be best and then discover that the whole bottle accidentally disappeared.

$70

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Rest & Be Thankful 23 Year Aged Longpond Single Cask #10245 Rum

$369

Rest & Be Thankful

1998 23 Year Aged Longpond Single Cask #10245 Rum

Intensely, exquisitely full of flavor; if you like old and funky on George Clinton levels, this is the Rum you are looking for.

$369

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Bhakta Spirits Armagnac Cask Finished Jamaican Rum

$500

Bhakta Spirits

1990 Armagnac Cask Finished Jamaican Rum

Don't let the ABV fool you, this is as approachable and delightful as any high proof Rum can be; a classy spirit that will only continue to evolve from a little water.