Jamaican rum: an overview of 5 brands
Jamaican rum is considered a symbol of the island. It is easily recognizable and demonstrates unique organoleptic properties. Produced using classical technology that dates back to the days when the Caribbean was a British colony.
The drink is characterized by a bright aroma, viscosity and astringency. Climatic conditions also have a significant impact. Local cane is rich in sugar, saturated with moisture and trace elements. The combination of these factors gives the final product a unique character.
"Rum Nation Worthy Park, 2006, 57%
The production is carried out by the Italian company Rossi & Rossi. The owner personally selects the best spirits for blends. "Rum Nation is just one of the brands owned by the company. It has existed since 1999 and includes original rum from Latin and Central America, as well as from the Caribbean. In the Rum Nation line, each drink has an authentic character. It is made by means of volumetric distillation, and alcohols are aged both in classical methods and by the "solera" method.
The rum was distilled in 2006, aged in barrels that used to be used for bourbon for eleven years and bottled in 1100 numbered bottles in 2017. Dark straw color. It has a rich, concentrated taste, somewhat tannic, which has absorbed fruit, pepper, herbal shades and roots, which turn into a long aftertaste. Intense fruity aroma with essential notes.
"Appleton Estate" 21 Years Old, 43%
The Appleton Estate brand is owned by the Italian company Campari, which once became famous for its bitter liqueur. It is a leader in the markets of Brazil and Italy. Appleton Estate is located directly in Jamaica. Sugar cane for rum is grown in ideal climatic conditions. It gets enough sun and water.
Chestnut-colored rum was aged for 21 years and then released in a small edition. The taste is rich, rounded with notes of pepper, oak and bitter chocolate. In the aroma you can hear brown sugar, oak, green apples and sweet tobacco. Balanced, both sweet and dry aftertaste.
Mezan Jamaica, 2003, 40%
The enterprises producing Mezan rum are located in the West Indies, Central and South America. The master of production visits distilleries himself in search of a "virgin" drink: unsweetened, uncolored, unfiltered. All of them are aged in bourbon barrels until they reach the optimal age. "Mezan produces a collection of high-quality Caribbean rums created according to centuries-old traditions. No sugar or coloring is added during bottling and cold filtration is avoided.
Jamaican golden-colored rum is produced by the Monymusk plant. It is located in the southern part of the island. Tropical banana and aesthetic fruit notes, which turn into hints of honeysuckle and spicy oak. Citrus, honey and vanilla in the flavor. The aftertaste is long and balanced.
"Captain Morgan" Black, 40%
The pirate Henry Morgan, a thunderstorm of the Caribbean who lived in the XVII century, is behind the creation of rum. The vast majority of alcohol today is produced in Jamaica. The distillate is based on carefully selected local cane. The mixture is distilled in continuous distillation columns. The resulting product is sent to England for aging in oak barrels. Dark rum takes three years to mature in oak bourbon barrels. Thanks to this, it acquires an amber color and original character.
Soft, drinkable with sweet vanilla and oak nuances. It smells of spices, oak and vanilla and honey tones.
Banks, "7 Golden Age", 43%
Premium quality rum "Banks" is named in honor of the researcher Joseph Banks. This is how the creators honored his discoveries in the field of plants. The company's products are the result of a journey through seven western and eastern seas. Blends are unique in that they have a dry, rich and complex flavor.
The blend of the drink includes 23 different rums from 7 countries (Trinidad, Guatemala, Barbados, Jamaica, Guyana, Panama and Indonesia).
The rum has a coppery amber color. It has a deep flavor with light notes of tropical fruits, rich pepper and cinnamon hints. The spicy aroma is woven from bananas, apples, dried fruits and refreshing ginger. Spices and apples are revealed in the aftertaste.
Update: 22.07.2020
Category: Rum