Down Island Spirits Jamaica HD 2022 Rum

750ml & 128 Proof

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What is Down Island Spirits Jamaica HD 2022 Rum?

Down Island Spirits Jamaica HD 2022 Rum offers a vibrant snapshot of Jamaican terroir, capturing the essence of Trelawny Parish in its mid-ester profile. Interestingly, this rum's journey from Jamaica to Florida for aging creates a unique fusion of Caribbean and American influences, resulting in a flavor profile that's both familiar and exotic.

Why do we love Down Island Spirits Jamaica HD 2022 Rum?

Cocktail enthusiasts will appreciate Down Island Spirits Jamaica HD 2022 Rum for its mid-ester profile and unique HLCF marque from Hampden Estate, offering a perfect balance of funky Jamaican rum character and approachable flavors that shine in mixed drinks, while its limited three-year aging in ex-Bourbon casks in Florida imparts subtle complexity not typically found in young Jamaican rums.

How do you drink Down Island Spirits Jamaica HD 2022 Rum?

This bold Jamaican rum shines when sipped neat or with a large ice cube to unlock its complex flavors, though it also excels in spirit-forward cocktails that let its funky character take center stage; enjoy it year-round, but especially on balmy evenings alongside spicy jerk chicken or grilled tropical fruits.

$49.99

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Down Island Spirits Jamaica HD 2022 Rum

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Down Island Spirits Jamaica HD 2022 Rum

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Nose: It bursts with Trelawny’s unmistakable funk—overripe bananas, juicy pineapples, nail polish, and warm allspice. Layers of black tea, toasted almonds, and marzipan mingle with a hint of dusty old furniture, while stone fruits, raw cacao nibs and stemmed ginger rise through. Subtle herbal tones drift in, accented by a faint whiff of diesel for that classic edge.

Palate: The palate is bold and unapologetic. Stone fruits lead the way, joined by banana bread and allspice. Ripe plums, crisp green apples, and assorted tree nuts follow, carried on a rich, oily mouthfeel. Green tea and a whisper of Green Chartreuse weave in alongside citrus peel and a touch of tobacco. Bitter cacao and tangy sour cherries reemerge, tying the profile together.

Finish: The finish lingers beautifully, leaving traces of tropical fruit, green wood, and a lasting echo of Trelawny’s wild character.

Down Island Spirits Jamaica HD 2022 Rum is crafted at Hampden Estate using a traditional double retort pot still, which helps concentrate the flavorful esters during distillation. The rum then undergoes a unique aging process, resting in ex-Bourbon casks in Florida rather than Jamaica, allowing it to develop a distinctive flavor profile influenced by the different climate.

The "HD" in Jamaica HD 2022 stands for "High Dunder," referring to the fermentation method that uses leftover stillage from previous distillations. This technique, unique to Jamaican rum production, creates a more complex and flavorful spirit.

Despite being only 3 years old, this rum's flavor profile rivals that of much older spirits due to Florida's hot and humid climate, which accelerates the aging process and creates a more mature taste in a shorter time frame.

The HLCF marque used for this rum indicates a specific ester range of 500-700 g/hLAA (grams per hectoliter of absolute alcohol), placing it in the "medium ester" category. This level of esters contributes to the rum's fruity and funky character without overwhelming the palate.

Main Ingredient: Molasses
Country of Origin: Jamaica