First Impressions
Myers's has been a fixture in bars around the world for decades. Blended from nine carefully selected Jamaican rums and aged in ex-bourbon barrels, it delivers the kind of bold, uncompromising character that Jamaican rum is famous for. This is a rum built for cocktails — dark, rich, and assertive enough to stand up to any mixer or modifier you throw at it.
Tasting
The nose is unmistakably Jamaican. Dark molasses and overripe banana lead, with burnt caramel and treacle adding sweetness. Dried fruit provides depth, and there's a whiff of that distinctive Jamaican hogo funk that rum enthusiasts either love or learn to love.
The palate is rich and bold. Dark sugar and tropical fruit form the backbone, treacle toffee adds viscosity and sweetness, and baking spice keeps things interesting. The hogo funkiness is present but controlled — assertive enough to add character without overwhelming. At 41.5%, it's approachable but carries genuine weight.
The finish is medium-long with molasses, dark fruit, and a warm spiced close. It's satisfying and clean, with no rough edges.
How to Drink It
Myers's is a cocktail champion. It makes a spectacular Dark & Stormy, an excellent Planter's Punch, and is the secret ingredient in many a tiki drink. Neat, it's enjoyable but straightforward — this rum's true calling is behind the bar.
The Bottom Line
At £44.50 for 75cl, Myers's Original Blend delivers reliable Jamaican character at a fair price. It's not the most complex sipping rum, but it's one of the most versatile mixing rums available, and the nine-rum blend gives it a depth that simpler dark rums can't match.
