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Wray and Nephew Rum 100 cl, 63% ABV - White Overproof Jamaica Rum

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However, this version seems to have disappeared from US markets until 1987, wherein it was bottled at today’s 63% ABV. Jamaican white proof or overproof rums didn’t appear to be exported from Jamaica prior to the mid-1960s and probably didn’t arrive in the US until the 1970s.

In an ideal world, we could answer this question by referring to a list of all rums imported into the US during Tiki’s golden era. Unfortunately this was a little one-sided – as I said Monymusk isn’t bad, but it is a bit of a let-down. However, there was an over-supply of Jamaican Rum after World War II, and under agreement with the Spirits Pool Association of Jamaica production was ceased in 1962.Also the National Rums of Jamaica is a three-way partnership between Demerara Distillers Limited, Maison Ferrand and the Jamaican government (National Sugar Company). Rum drinkers around the world will appreciate the mixability of Appleton White Jamaica Rum - the perfect complement to fruit juices, colas and tonic water. As you taste, smooth caramel sweetness and lively tropical fruits give way to pimento spice and a lively pot still rum finish.

There’s no evidence (thus far) that Jamaican overproof rums found themselves in US tiki bars during the golden era.The white proof term disappeared from the newspaper for the most part until the 1930s, when we see the earliest mention of a specific branded expression dubbed white proof rum. uk accepts no liability for inaccuracies or misstatements about products by manufacturers or other third parties. On the nose the banana notes dominate with a beautiful balance of other exotic fruit continuing through to the pallet supported with that classic grassy vegetal Jamaican funk.

However, in looking over various Jamaican rum brand portfolios, something interesting popped up fairly often and across brands: white proof rum. When it comes to rum, seemingly simple questions often lead deep down a rabbit hole of more complex questions. As it turns out, this preliminary step yields no smoking gun – no specific branded rums are listed as Jamaican overproof or variations on the term.

We’re also fortunate that Jamaica’s rum producers were prolific advertisers in the Kingston Gleaner during this era, and Gleaner back issues are extensive and available online . It may not be reproduced in any way whatsoever without Ocado Limited's prior consent, nor without due acknowledgement. The Monymusk Estate is one of the oldest estates in Jamaica still involved in sugar and rum production.

Today’s Tiki bartenders revel in using these rums, but the recipes of the classic Tiki canon — as uncovered by Jeff “Beachbum” Berry and others — don’t use them.There are also a large proportion of pot-stills in use in the Jamaican rum industry, giving the rums a fuller body and more robust profile than those from other islands. Wray and Nephew is made from a blend of pot and column still rums, and has a strong flavour profile that is characterized by notes of ripe banana, pineapple, and spice. This legendary high-proof rum, has a potent 63% ABV and a reputation for its robust flavour and distinctive character. The rum is often used in tropical themed cocktail with strong fruit flavours to create harmony with the strength of the rum. Jamaican rum styles favour a natural fermentation method, lending to a characteristic ‘funk’ in many famous examples.

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