Wray and Nephew Rum 100 cl, 63% ABV - White Overproof Jamaica Rum

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With subtle notes of pineapple, banana, citrus, pear, honey and molasses; it is an intense and versatile white rum that is full of character. Sticking to tradition this is a blend of three un-aged rums, all distilled on our 100% copper Pot-Still; giving us a high level of quality and flavor and giving rum fans everywhere simply a better tasting rum.

A 1931 advertisement for Edwin Charley’s White Proof Rum notes “Curing Colds with Proof Rum,” another reference to its healthcare use. Something like today’s Jamaican overproof rum was made during Tiki’s golden era but was known as white proof rum.That’s how there’s now a choice of other punch-in-the-gut 63% beasts in the form of Rum Fire, Rum-Bar Overproof and Monymusk Overproof. Also the National Rums of Jamaica is a three-way partnership between Demerara Distillers Limited, Maison Ferrand and the Jamaican government (National Sugar Company). The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products.

Wray is a celebrity, a star, even a religion for some, both in Jamaica and abroad and its label is arguably the most recognisable worldwide whereas Monymusk is probably the most “underground” Jamaican overproof even compared to the other similarly less known. The last line in the list says: “ANY BRAND White Proof or Overproof,” which we can reasonably assume meant they were considered equivalent by the government. Wray and nephew Over proof Rum is the world's top selling, award winning high strength white rum and accounts for 90 percent of all rum consumed in Jamaica where it is an intrinsic part of the culture, tradition and everyday living. Since our quest regards overproof rum and we’ve previously learned that proof rum is “only” 57% ABV, the above might be dismissed as little more than an interesting sidebar. In the event of any safety concerns or for any other information about a product please carefully read any instructions provided on the label or packaging and contact the manufacturer.You should also note that the picture images show only our serving suggestions of how to prepare your food - all table accessories and additional items and/or ingredients pictured with the product you are purchasing are not included.

Having reviewed two Beachcomber rum lists (1937, 1941) and the Mai Kai’s alcohol purchase records from the late 1950s, no Jamaican proof white or white proof rums are to be found. The distillery was built in 1949 and was originally owned by the Monymusk Sugar Factory which began operations back in 1901. At 63% ABV, today’s Jamaican Overproof is 10 degrees overproof in the British system; the fact that it’s 10 degrees overproof is likely not a coincidence.The General Wine Company sources wines from all over the world, but with a particular focus on small, independent producers. You can tell the difference - Appleton White is a light-bodied rum that is brilliantly clear and exceptionally smooth with a light fruity bouquest with delicate pear and apple notes. However, in looking over various Jamaican rum brand portfolios, something interesting popped up fairly often and across brands: white proof rum. Worthy Park Estate relied on its unique yeast strains and state of the art technology to produce this rum.

Rum drinkers around the world will appreciate the mixability of Appleton White Jamaica Rum - the perfect complement to fruit juices, colas and tonic water. The nephew, Charles James Ward, started helping the company in 1860 making it one of the most succesful businesses on the island with their rum winning various medals. In fact, Appleton Estate is largely responsible for Jamaican rum’s consistent good reputation throughout history. As you taste, smooth caramel sweetness and lively tropical fruits give way to pimento spice and a lively pot still rum finish.The white proof term disappeared from the newspaper for the most part until the 1930s, when we see the earliest mention of a specific branded expression dubbed white proof rum.