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Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum
750ml & 126 Proof
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
3 Reviews
What is Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum?
Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum is a powerhouse spirit that's essential to Jamaican culture, used in everything from cocktails to cooking and even traditional medicinal remedies. This clear, high-proof rum is so deeply woven into the fabric of Jamaican life that it's often referred to as "Whites" or even "the Holy Spirit," and it's estimated that over 90% of rum consumed in Jamaica is Wray & Nephew White Overproof.
Why do we love Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum?
Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum is a powerhouse spirit that captures the essence of Jamaica in every sip, boasting a whopping 63% ABV that packs a serious punch. This unaged rum is a cornerstone of Jamaican drinking culture, used in everything from traditional remedies to the island's famous rum punch, and its intense tropical fruit notes and grassy funk make it an irreplaceable ingredient in classic tiki cocktails like the Zombie and Mai Tai.
How do you drink Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum?
Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum shines brightest in tropical punch-style cocktails, where its potent flavor and high proof can be balanced with fresh fruit juices and spices. While it's not typically sipped neat or on the rocks due to its strength, this rum is perfect for warm-weather gatherings, beach parties, or backyard barbecues, pairing wonderfully with spicy jerk chicken, grilled seafood, or fruity desserts that complement its intense character.
$33.99
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Nose: Sharp ethanol sting, followed by ripe banana, coconut, and pineapple. Sugarcane sweetness and vanilla notes emerge. Subtle hints of green herbs and white pepper.
Palate: Intense alcohol heat. Tropical fruit flavors dominate - overripe banana, fresh pineapple, and coconut flesh. Molasses sweetness balanced by grassy, vegetal notes. Underlying spiciness with black pepper and ginger.
Finish: Long, warming finish. Lingering tropical fruit sweetness fades to dry grassiness. Peppery spice and alcohol heat persist. Faint nutmeg and clove notes appear at the tail end.
Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum is crafted using a blend of pot and column still distillates from fermented molasses, resulting in its distinctive high-proof character. What's particularly intriguing about the production process is that it's bottled straight from the still without aging, allowing the raw, intense flavors of the fresh distillate to shine through in the final product.
Size: 750ml
Proof: 126 proof
Main Ingredient: Sugarcane
Country of Origin: Jamaica
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