Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum: Jamaica's National Spirit

Herbert Muller — Not for the faint-hearted

8/10

At 63% this is serious stuff. The initial burn gives way to incredible flavours — banana, pineapple, tropical fruit galore, with that unmistakable Jamaican pot still funk. A teaspoon transforms any cocktail. Respect the proof and you'll be rewarded.

Yuki Nakamura — Jamaica in a bottle

9/10

If you want to understand what Jamaican rum is all about, start here. 63% ABV of pure pot still funk — overripe banana, tropical fruit, a hit of ester-rich fire that's absolutely exhilarating. Essential in a Rum Punch and brilliant in a Daiquiri if you're brave enough.

Freya Lindqvist — Funk machine

8/10

The ester-rich character of Wray & Nephew is in a class of its own. Overripe banana, tropical fruit, a hint of nail varnish that somehow works beautifully. At 63% ABV it's a potent beast but just a half-measure transforms a Rum Punch or Daiquiri completely. Unforgettable.