Description
The Myrtle Bank 10 Year Old Jamaican Rum 120 Proof is a powerful, high-ester rum that captures the unmistakable hogo character Jamaica is famous for. Bottled at cask strength and aged for a full decade, it delivers explosive tropical fruit, molasses richness, and bold spice with a deep, warming finish. Produced from pot-still rum at the renowned Worthy Park Estate, this limited, additive-free release is a thrilling bottle for rum enthusiasts who appreciate intensity, authenticity, and classic Jamaican funk.
Origins & Craftsmanship
Myrtle Bank Rum pays homage to the historic Myrtle Bank Hotel in Kingston, Jamaica, once the social hub of the islands elite in the early 20th century. Today the name is used for a small-production rum project highlighting traditional Jamaican pot-still distillation.
- Distillery Source
- Produced at Worthy Park Estate, one of Jamaicas oldest and most respected rum distilleries, located in the Lluidas Vale region.
- Rum Style
- 100% copper pot-still rum, a traditional Jamaican method known for producing highly aromatic, ester-rich spirits.
- Raw Material
- Distilled from molasses, the classic base ingredient for Jamaican rum.
- Aging
- Matured for 10 years in ex-bourbon barrels, with the casks aging in the United Kingdom before bottling.
- Marque
- Made using Worthy Parks WPE marque, known for producing some of the distillerys most intensely aromatic rums.
- Cask Strength Bottling
- Bottled at 120 proof (60% ABV) with no additives, coloring, or sweeteners, preserving the rums natural intensity and character.
This approach results in a rum that showcases the boldest side of Jamaican distillationrich, funky, and unapologetically powerful.
Critics Reviews
There are no widely published professional critic scores available.
The rum is nonetheless highly regarded among rum enthusiasts for its authentic high-ester Jamaican profile and pot-still intensity.
Tasting Profile
Nose:
Explosive aromas of overripe banana, mango, pineapple, and passion fruit layered with molasses, vanilla, and classic Jamaican hogo.
Palate:
Big and full-bodied with flavors of grilled pineapple, brown sugar, cocoa, fermented tropical fruit, and baking spice.
Finish:
Long and warming with lingering tropical fruit, oak spice, and deep molasses richness.
Quick Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| ABV / Proof | 60% ABV / 120 Proof |
| Origin / Region | Jamaica |
| Producer | Myrtle Bank (distilled at Worthy Park Estate) |
| Grape Type / Spirit Type | Molasses-based pot-still rum |
| Aging or Maturation | 10 years in ex-bourbon barrels |
| Aromas & Flavors | Banana, mango, pineapple, molasses, cocoa, spice |
| Style / Identity | High-ester cask-strength Jamaican rum |
Cocktail Recipes
High-Proof Jamaican Daiquiri
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Myrtle Bank 10 Year Rum
- 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
Preparation
Shake with ice until well chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Worthy Park Rum Old Fashioned
Ingredients
- 2 oz Myrtle Bank 10 Year Rum
- 0.25 oz demerara syrup
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
Preparation
Stir with ice until chilled. Strain over a large cube and garnish with an orange peel.
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