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Myers's Original Dark rum

Myers's Original Dark

Jamaica | Dark | 40% ABV

Myer’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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Easily consumable in a bind
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Felix 🇦🇹 | 14 ratings
Posted almost 8 years ago

I was searching for a drink that is easy to make and I tried them all. Vodka lemon, Whiskey sour, Averna sour, and many more (ok I skipped Tequila...). So I worked my way through the supermarket's liquor shelf from left to right. One day I found myself in front of the far right side of that shelf, the rum area.
I thought "hmm, the last time I had rum I was a teenager and it gave ma a bad headache". But on the other hand this kind of liquor wasn't on my radar at all, so I knew nothing about it. I chose a bottle that I never saw before - Meyer's dark rum. Because I didn't know what flavour I was about to experience, I also bought Schweppes ginger ale, bitter lemon and cola. Just to be sure. Long story short: it tastes awesome in any event! In fact I tried orange juice, apple juice, coconut milk and even hazelnut milk. Trust me: if you like the type of juice you mix it with, you cannot go wrong with Myer's dark rum! It's gonna fit perfectly. I have to admit though... Cola is my favourite mix. I always have a bottle of Myer's at home.

Jack 🇺🇸 | 16 ratings
Posted over 8 years ago

One of the most famous rums in the world, fine example of dark rum as introduction, as well as Jamaican rum, it is hard to go back once you've tasted better. But I do.

Falcon91Wolvrn03 (PREMIUM) 🇺🇸 | 562 ratings
Posted over 8 years ago

I think this rum has agricole (sugar cane) mixed in. It also includes notes of molasses, brown sugar, and a light peppery spice. Goes down smooth for 40% abv and is a pretty good dark rum.

Dan Ozga 🇺🇸 | 4 ratings
Posted over 9 years ago

This is a dark sweet rum that pairs perfect with coke a cola. This should be in all houses for a great go to.

Gary m 🇳🇿 | 7 ratings
Posted 2 months ago

This has such a buttery taste with a traditional mollases base i like this a lot and when i mix it 40mm in std glass with zero sugar coke , it gets a thick head on it ( dont see that with many other rums with the same mix)

Latemarch 🇺🇸 | 1 rating
Posted 8 months ago

Banana and Molases to the nose. Both on tasting as well. Medicine like finish that is just a touch harsh. Mixes well. Overpriced for what you're getting.

Kiwi Mojo 🇦🇺 | 15 ratings
Posted over 1 year ago

I really rate Myer's for mixing cocktails - which is a little outside the rum connoisseur's brief I know - but this rum provides a strong caramel and vanilla taste which can compete with other strong flavours such as fruit juice and coconut cream. I try and have bottle or two lying around (rather hard to get in Australia though) for simply that purpose. Not one to drink neat.

PapaKielbasa 🇺🇸 | 38 ratings
Posted almost 2 years ago

Great slightly muted jamaican flavor, oaky, molasses, and sweetness makes this one of the best. Certainly for the price point and availability. This is in every liquor store in North America and just about every bar.

daquiri_lover 🇺🇸 | 4 ratings
Posted over 2 years ago

Classic Jamaican dark rum, not a high-end rum but good price, mixes well and makes a nice drink, I also like the dark rectangular glass bottle. I gave it a 7 out of 10.

Sharty 🇺🇸 | 3 ratings
Posted over 2 years ago

I mean this stuff is pretty bad, especially given the price. The artificial whatevers they put into it are quite obvious. The best part of it is the second quarter which hints at a molasses that might be palatable but never fulfills its promise and then degrades into a mishmash of artificial additives.

If you're looking for a mixer just go bottom shelf generic. There's no point to this one.

Arthur Dijkstra 🇳🇱 | 5 ratings
Posted over 2 years ago

I'm not to good yet on the rum scene. But it's not a smooth one!




Brand Details

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

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