Jamaica rum

American  

noun

1. a heavy, pungent, slowly fermented rum made in Jamaica.

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Jamaica rum British  

noun

1. a highly flavoured rum produced in Jamaica

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Etymology

Origin of Jamaica rum

First recorded in 1765–75

Example Sentences

That question is at the centre of a dispute that is continuing to rumble on the Caribbean island, as some producers wish to strengthen rules on what can, and cannot, be called "Jamaica rum".

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2025

"What we're saying is, if you truly believe in Jamaica rum, age it in Jamaica," says Christopher Gentles, general manager of the SPA.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2025

Before the show, the well-heeled Copenhagener could go to restaurants like the Skandia and have a five-course meal topped with Friesenborg Gorgonzola bathed in French brandy and Jamaica rum.

From Time Magazine Archive

Having the whole thoroughly mixed, add half a gill of French brandy or Jamaica rum, a little salt, the lemon-rind, half a gill of cream or a little milk, and a little grated cinnamon.

From Hand-Book of Practical Cookery for Ladies and Professional Cooks by Blot, Pierre

"Oh! no; nor told you that oranges and not lemons were used with Jamaica rum in the islands; nor why pretty creoles were like lemons."

From Romance of Roman Villas (The Renaissance) by Champney, Elizabeth W. (Elizabeth Williams)