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Myers's Original Dark rum

Myers's Original Dark

Jamaica | Dark | 40% ABV

Myerโ€™s Original Dark Rum is a blend of up to nine different rums of various ages, all of which are distilled using Jamaica's typical production method: pot-stills. The Original Dark Rum is slightly unique in Jamaica however, because some of the molasses used earlier in the process is added back in after distillation.

Myers rum has been produced since 1879 and named after its founder, Fred Myers.

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388 Myers's Original Dark Ratings

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Luke G ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ | 4 ratings
Posted 6 years ago

This rum goes well with coke. Its not really enjoyable just plain for sipping. Works good in mixed drinks.

Andrew Bentz ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 1 rating
Posted 7 years ago

Pretty terrible stuff and I really want to like it. The Kraken is a superior dark rum to this is mixes. Maybe I have not had this in the right cocktail. Caramel, molasses and oak on the nose. Harse dark char taste in the mouth and medium burn on the finish with a strong nasty after taste.

Matt ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 27 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

I like Myer's for making Mai Tai's and feel it would be great in other sweet tropical drinks. I thought it was a bit harsh straight. I think Goslings is slightly smoother. As for mixing with coke, I prefer Captain, but this is not bad. A good standard in dark rum to have in the bar for tropical mixers.

Kurtiki ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 11 ratings
Posted over 8 years ago

This is a great mixing rum for recipes calling for dark rum. I use it in my Mai Tai and hurricanes, etc.

Michael Evans ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง | 83 ratings
Posted almost 10 years ago

A generic dark rum, nothing special about the flavour and not really smooth enough to drink straight.

Andy (PREMIUM) ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 142 ratings
Posted 10 years ago

Pretty much sweet molasses with a bad bite if straight. I don't particularly fancy it with code either - almost a fake sweet after taste. Think I'll stick with Plantation or a few others as coke mixers.

Dwight ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 10 ratings
Posted over 2 years ago

I don't care for the strong flavor of this rum as a primary flavor, but I'll add just 1/2 oz. to a cocktail for a bit of that Jamaican funk. So the bottle should last me a long time.

MeyersFan ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 5 ratings
Posted 3 years ago

Close to perfection for a dark rum! Dense and smooth. Great with cola or ginger ale.

Jimmy Cliff (PREMIUM) ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 495 ratings
Posted over 3 years ago

I have had so many more rums than I have time to write about. Myers original dark should be a bar staple for tiki drinks, although my quest has taken me far from that arena. But I tell you what a Myers and Pineapple is like a pairing made in heaven. Will do in a pinch for rum coke when left with no better options.

Commodore ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 4 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

Classic and must have for any bar. Great floater on Mai Tai's

Jerry de la Hoya ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 26 ratings
Posted over 8 years ago

Smoother than other widely distributed dark rums- I much prefer Myer's to Gostling's. I find the alcohol is more subdued on the finish and the depth of flavor more complex. It is my go-to for floats and mixed drinks.




Brand Details

Name: Original Dark
ABV: 40%
Type: Myers's
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Pure blend (1 distillery)
Distillation: Unknown
Women leading Rum: No

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