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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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rumtrinker ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช | 45 ratings
Posted almost 3 years ago

Myers's is one of my favourite mixing rums. It is also one of the very few rums that I do like a lot, but that I do not enjoy neat so much. I find it a bit on the harsh side for neat sipping. But a bit of water and ice help a lot and it is sippable if that is for some reason necessary. But the strength of Myers's is as a mixing rum.

Alcohol is clearly present in Myers's and that is one factor in that harshness. Another one is a tarry and somewhat liquorice-like note. I think others describe it as "medical", which I can also agree with. Otherwise, quite a bit of funk, some honey, rich molasses. Also some smokey notes with a salty zest to it. Ironically, this is one rum that I might like better if it was a little bit sweeter. But since adding sweetness is one of the easiest things to do - absolutely no problem here.

But I hope that it remains unchanged forever, since it is so great as a mixer. And there seems to be nothing that could replace it. Myers's goes incredibly well with fruit juices or ginger ale or ginger beer. My favourite rum for a Dark and Stormy style drink. Also absolutely great with just plain pineapple or orange juice (of any quality).

Overall, I like it very much and the price is good. Not that easy to find in Germany though, for whatever reason.

Unique and irreplaceable. Great stuff.

RumJunkie ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 22 ratings
Posted over 7 years ago

No liquor cabinet should be without a bottle of Myers. Not to be sipped, this is strictly a cocktail maker. A twist on a dark and stormy or even served ice cold with pineapple juice.

Chris ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 5 ratings
Posted over 7 years ago

The perfect floater, strong molasses smell and taste, and oddly enough I love it mixed with Coke. Very dark and screams put me in a fruity drink. Straight or on the rocks.... Not so much. It's a classic and and is best enjoyed mixed. Jamaican friends say that it is also perfect for cooking.

Blacky ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น | 87 ratings
Posted over 7 years ago

a good rum for cocktails, but not one you drink straight!

Robert ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 23 ratings
Posted over 7 years ago

Not a huge fan, so syrupy and thick, defend mixer, good for cooking

Ramon ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 85 ratings
Posted over 7 years ago

I see Myer's on most bars, yet never ordered it. It was not bad, but not remarkable either. Strong hint of the bourbon barrel it was aged in, and daily smooth with no odd aftertaste. I guess if you are a bartender who doesn't want drinks coming back, this is the go to mixer rum right next to the Captains Spiced.

Mark Ellis ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง | 38 ratings
Posted over 7 years ago

It's an ok rum, when I got opportunity to try I wasn't disappointed. Probably a good rum with coke or in a cocktail. Smooth taste, sweet. I would recommend if asked.

Frank Christiansen ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ | 10 ratings
Posted over 7 years ago

Still tasty, but not the same as many other darks with more to offer. Fine for most mixing, good price.

Rob ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช | 92 ratings
Posted over 7 years ago

Decent mixer, goes down well.
Like it in ginger beer.
Wouldn't drink it straight.

Lawson ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 71 ratings
Posted over 7 years ago

I like it. It is definitely not a sipping rum to me. Works very well in any mixed drink though. Cheers!

Anthony C ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 236 ratings
Posted almost 8 years ago

The standard for the industry. Great as a floater is most mixed drinks and stand alone in a dark and stormy. Try it with cola too.




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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