Myers's Original Dark Rum 1L

Myers's Original Dark Rum 1LMyers's Original Dark Rum is a premium Jamaican dark rum showcasing complex flavour profile with prominent blackstrap molasses, coffee, celery, allspice, hazelnut and toffee notes with subtle ripe pineapple sweetness, delivering buttery texture developing into rich blend of sweet sugar cane, caramel, tobacco, leather, honey and dark chocolate with raisin and fig hints. Made from pure Jamaican molasses using continuous and pot still distillation,

Myers's Original Dark Rum is a premium Jamaican dark rum showcasing complex flavour profile with prominent blackstrap molasses, coffee, celery, allspice, hazelnut and toffee notes with subtle ripe pineapple sweetness, delivering buttery texture developing into rich blend of sweet sugar cane, caramel, tobacco, leather, honey and dark chocolate with raisin and fig hints. Made from pure Jamaican molasses using continuous and pot still distillation, matured in white oak barrels and carefully blended for distinctive colour, aroma and flavourful taste. Founded by Fred L. Myers's in 1879 in Kingston, Jamaica, representing over a century of authentic Jamaican heritage, ideal for connoisseurs seeking genuine Jamaican rum with decadent, satisfying finish.

Tasting Notes

Appearance

This distinguished Jamaican dark rum presents a deep, rich mahogany colour with brilliant clarity and warm amber highlights, displaying the exceptional quality characteristic of rum carefully blended and matured in white oak barrels, showcasing the distinctive colour that defines authentic Myers's Original Dark Rum.

Aroma

The nose reveals a complex flavour profile with prominent notes of blackstrap molasses, coffee, celery, allspice, hazelnut and toffee. The bouquet showcases remarkable depth and complexity, featuring a subtle layer of ripe pineapple that adds a touch of sweetness, creating an aromatic profile with great intensity and the distinctive character that defines exceptional Jamaican rum crafted from pure Jamaican molasses.

Palate

Upon first sip, the rum displays a buttery texture that develops into a rich blend of sweet sugar cane, caramel, tobacco, leather, honey and dark chocolate with hints of raisin and fig. The palate features exceptional depth and complexity, showcasing the artistry of continuous and pot still distillation combined with white oak barrel maturation. The finish is decadent and satisfying, with bold dark chocolate flavours, a touch of brown sugar and a hint of smokiness combined with underlying oak notes, highlighting the exceptional craftsmanship and authentic Jamaican heritage that has driven Myers's Rum to global recognition since 1879.

Pairs With

This versatile dark rum pairs beautifully with rich chocolate desserts, sticky toffee pudding, coffee-based desserts, dark fruit cake, caramelised banana, slow-cooked jerk chicken, Caribbean curries, barbecued meats with molasses glaze, premium mixers in classic cocktails including Dark 'n' Stormy and Mai Tai, or enjoyed neat as a refined sipping spirit, making it ideal for sophisticated entertaining and showcasing the complex, decadent character that connoisseurs appreciate.