Four Funky & Flavourful Jamaican Rums | CityAM

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Exploring the World of Jamaican Rum: Flavors, Trends, and Exclusive Releases

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Jamaican Rum has a distinctive style that sets it apart from other Caribbean rum

Jamaican Rum boasts a unique style, differentiating it from other Caribbean rum varieties. A key element in its production is the addition of ‘dunder’ – leftover liquid from the still – into the next fermentation, intensifying the rum’s characteristic funky notes.

A Taste of Jamaica: Featured Rums

Here are some exceptional Jamaican rums currently available at The Whisky Exchange, or at their London locations.

Hampden Estate HLCF 2023

Selected by The Whisky Exchange’s Buying Director, Dawn Davies, this exclusive release showcases tropical fruit flavors, sugarcane grassiness, and rich dried fruit notes from sherry cask aging. It’s bottled at 64.6% ABV and is priced at £150.

Hampden Estate HLCF 2023 rum box showcasing premium packaging design on a business news website
Hampden Estate HLCF 2023

Worthy Park Single Estate Reserve

This rum offers ripe banana, mango, olive, and toffee notes. Crafted from 100% pot-still rums, it’s a great introduction to the intense flavors of Jamaican rum. It is 45% ABV and costs £48.75.

Worthy Park Single Estate Reserve bottle showcasing premium Jamaican rum with a detailed label and elegant packaging design
Worthy Park Single Estate Reserve

Appleton Estate 15 Year Old

Known for its rich flavors, this rum delivers Christmas cake and butterscotch notes, complemented by hazelnuts, orange peel, and roasted coffee beans. It’s 43% ABV and priced at £74.95.

Appleton 15 Year Old rum bottle on a wooden table with a glass, highlighting premium Jamaican rum craftsmanship
Appleton Estate 15 Year Old

Smith & Cross Rum

This intensely flavored, high-ester navy strength rum, with a history dating back to 1788, is ideal for rum-based cocktails. It’s 57% ABV and costs £45.95.

Smith Cross Rum bottle on a wooden table with a nautical-themed label, surrounded by tropical fruits and cocktail ingredients
Smith & Cross Rum

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