Myers's Dark Rum

Myers’s Dark Rum is a bold, richly flavorful Jamaican rum that serves as a classic workhorse in the cocktail world. With deep molasses warmth, dark chocolate undertones, and a smoky, oak-driven finish, it provides a robust foundation for Tiki-style drinks and rich mixed coc k tails. Its character shines most when used to add depth and authenticity to cocktails rather than for delicate sipping.

Overview & Heritage

• Origin & Tradition
  Founded in 1879 by Frederick Louis Myers, this rum is distilled in Jamaica and is a blend of up to nine pot- and continuous-distilled rums—reflecting over a century of rum-making tradition. 

• Production Process
  Crafted exclusively from pure Jamaican molasses, it is double-distilled and matured for up to four years in white oak barrels, providing complexity and that signature dark color.

Tasting Profile

• Aroma (Nose)
  Deep, evocative scents of blackstrap molasses, coffee, allspice, hazelnut, toffee, and a hint of ripe pineapple. 

• Palate (Taste)
  Rich and buttery on the entry, with flavors of sugar cane, caramel, tobacco, leather, honey, and dark chocolate layered with raisin and fig.

• Finish
  Long and indulgent, with lingering notes of dark chocolate, brown sugar, smoky oak, and a touch of bitterness that gives it depth. 

Context & Usage

• Signature Strength
  Bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof)—a standard strength that balances bold flavor with drinkability. 

• Mixology Star
  Recognized more as a mixing rum than a delicate sipper, Myers’s Dark adds layers of flavor and "oomph" to cocktails like Mai Tais, Zombies, and dark rum & cola. 

• Cooking Companion
  Its intense richness also makes it a popular ingredient in both sweet (e.g., rum cakes) and savory dishes that benefit from deep, caramelized flavor. 

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