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Rum Fire Overproof Jamaican Rum

Rum Fire Overproof Jamaican Rum is a Rum hailing from Jamaica.

What is Rum Fire Overproof Jamaican Rum?

Rum Fire Overproof Jamaican Rum is a bold, unaged white rum that packs a serious punch at 126 proof (63% ABV). This potent spirit is produced using a unique fermentation process that involves wild yeast and dunder pits, resulting in a funky, fruity flavor profile that's prized by rum enthusiasts and mixologists alike. Fun fact: Rum Fire is made at the historic Hampden Estate, which has been producing rum since 1753 and still uses many of the same techniques from over 250 years ago, including fermenting in open-air wooden vats and distilling in pot stills.

Why do we love Rum Fire Overproof Jamaican Rum?

Rum Fire Overproof Jamaican Rum stands out for its intense, funky flavors and high proof (126), making it a powerhouse ingredient in tiki drinks and rum cocktails. This unaged white rum is produced using wild fermentation with native yeasts and dunder pits, resulting in a bold, ester-rich spirit with notes of overripe fruit, diesel fuel, and tropical funk that captures the essence of Jamaica's most traditional rum-making methods.

How do you drink Rum Fire Overproof Jamaican Rum?

Rum Fire Overproof Jamaican Rum shines brightest in tropical-style cocktails that can handle its intense flavor and high proof, though brave souls may enjoy it neat or with a single ice cube to unlock its complex aromas. This bold spirit is perfect for sipping on hot summer days or pairing with spicy jerk chicken, as its funky notes and fiery character stand up well to bold, flavorful cuisine.

$29.99
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750 ml

Nose: Pungent ethanol sting gives way to ripe banana, pineapple, and green mango. Grassy notes and hints of vanilla emerge. Unmistakable funk of rotting fruit and wet earth typical of Jamaican pot still rum.

Palate: Intense alcohol burn fades to reveal overripe tropical fruits - banana, papaya, and guava. Molasses sweetness balanced by sharp citrus and spice. Oily texture coats the mouth. Flavors of burnt sugar, black pepper, and licorice develop.

Finish: Long, warm, and slightly bitter. Lingering notes of charred wood, dark chocolate, and green herbs. The signature Jamaican rum funk persists, leaving a complex aftertaste of fermented fruit and earthy spices.

Rum Fire Overproof Jamaican Rum is produced at the historic Hampden Estate using a unique fermentation process involving wild yeasts and dunder pits, which are filled with fermenting molasses residue. This traditional method, combined with pot still distillation, creates a funky, high-ester rum with intense flavors of tropical fruit, spice, and a characteristic "hogo" (Jamaican rum funk) that sets it apart from other rums.

  • Rum Fire is distilled using dunder pits, enormous open-air fermentation pools filled with spent stillage from previous rum batches. This traditional Jamaican method creates a potent "muck" that imparts intense, funky flavors to the final spirit.
  • Despite its eye-watering 63% ABV (126 proof), Rum Fire is actually bottled at a lower strength than it comes off the still. The raw distillate emerges at a blistering 90% ABV before being cut down to bottle strength.
  • Rum Fire's parent distillery, Hampden Estate, uses wild yeasts for fermentation instead of cultured strains. This unpredictable approach leads to each batch having subtle variations in flavor, making it a favorite among rum geeks seeking "vintages" to collect.
  • Main Ingredient: Sugarcane molasses
    Country of Origin: Jamaica

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    Last Updated: 2024-09-08

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