Myers's

Myers’s Rum, founded by Fred L. Myers in 1879 in Kingston, Jamaica, stands as one of the most iconic heritage dark rum brands in the world. Now owned by the Sazerac Company, Myers’s is synonymous with the bold, rich tradition of Jamaican rum, beloved by bartenders and enthusiasts alike for its depth and character.

Myers’s is crafted from pure Jamaican molasses—sugarcane juice slowly boiled into rich molasses—then fermented and distilled using a blend of traditional pot stills and continuous stills. The rum is matured for up to four years in white oak barrels, which imparts a deep, mahogany color, layered complexity, and the signature Myers’s flavor profile that evokes the heart of Jamaica.

Myers’s Original Dark Rum is meticulously blended from up to nine different Jamaican rums, harmonizing both pot and continuous still distillates and a range of age profiles. The result is a bold, deeply molasses-forward spirit with sweet and smoky undertones. Tasting notes feature layers of sweet sugarcane, caramel, dark chocolate, tobacco, leather, honey, and dried fruits, including raisins and figs. The finish is lingering and complex, with notes of dark chocolate, brown sugar, oak, and a subtle smokiness—a true classic for sipping neat, over ice, or as the foundation for iconic cocktails like the Planter’s Punch or Mai Tai.

For those seeking a lighter profile, Myers’s Platinum White Rum offers an alternative. This expression is color-filtered after oak aging and careful blending, resulting in a smooth, pale rum that retains much of the complexity and character of the original—making it ideal for classic daiquiris, mojitos, and other refreshing cocktails.