A Tribute to Authentic Jamaican Rum Funk

The Planteray Xaymaca Special Dry Rum is a celebration of Jamaicas legendary rum culture, offering an authentic experience of Rum Funk. Crafted from 100% pot still rums sourced from the renowned Long Pond and Clarendon Distilleries, this exceptional blend captures the intense and complex flavors that define Jamaican rum. With double maturation in bourbon and Ferrand casks, this rum delivers a bold and versatile profile, perfect for sipping or mixing.

Product Details

• Type: Jamaican Pot Still Rum
• ABV: 43%
• Origin: Long Pond & Clarendon Distilleries, Jamaica
• Distillation: 100% Pot Still (Vendome and John Dore Stills)
• Aging: Tropical aging in bourbon casks, followed by continental aging in Ferrand casks
• Volume: 750mL

Tasting Notes

Nose

Complex and inviting with notes of overripe banana, flambed pineapple, herbal sourness, vanilla, and hints of cooked banana and bitter orange peel.

Palate

A dry yet fruity explosion featuring floral notes of rose water, ripe pineapple, white grape, pear, and sugar apple. Layers of coconut milk, balsam, allspice, and nuts emerge, adding depth and complexity.

Finish

A lingering dry finish with a subtle smokiness and the distinctive fruity funk that Jamaican rums are famous for.

Key Features

Authentic Jamaican Craftsmanship

This rum is a true tribute to Jamaicas ancestral rum culture, capturing the Rum Funk that defines the islands unique spirit-making tradition.

Double Pot Still Distillation

Distilled in double retort pot stills, the rum boasts high concentrations of aromatic and fruity elements.

Double Maturation

Aged first in Jamaicas tropical climate and then in Ferrand casks in France, the rum gains unparalleled depth and complexity.

Perfect Serve

Neat

Enjoy the bold, complex flavors of Xaymaca Special Dry by sipping it neat in a tulip glass.

Xaymaca Mai Tai

Ingredients:

• 60mL Planteray Xaymaca Special Dry Rum
• 15mL Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao
• 22.5mL Freshly squeezed lime juice
• 10mL Orgeat syrup
• 7.5mL Sugar syrup

Method: Shake all ingredients with ice and fine strain into an Old-Fashioned glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with a half lime shell and skewered pineapple cubes.

Highball

Combine 50mL of Xaymaca Special Dry with soda water over ice, garnished with a lime wedge for a simple, refreshing cocktail.