Jamaica rum

noun

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

Jamaica rum

noun

1. a highly flavoured rum produced in Jamaica

Word History and Origins

Origin of Jamaica rum¹

First recorded in 1765–75

Example Sentences

One dozen tablespoons sugar, one pint brandy, half a pint of rye whiskey, half a pint of Jamaica rum and a quarter pint of sherry.

From Washington Times

Founded by Catherine the Great in 1794, Odessa was a booming free port in the 19th century – Jamaica rum, oranges from Jerusalem and tobacco from Virginia flowed ashore.

From The Guardian

This simple method is subject to variations in manufacture, and the addition of a small quantity of Jamaica rum, in particular, is said to much improve the flavour.

From Project Gutenberg

The mats are sold to the distillers and are thrown into their fermenting vats, to assist in the manufacture of pure Glenlivat or Bourbon whisky, Jamaica rum or Hollands gin.

From Project Gutenberg

Sugar, twelve tolerable lumps; hot water, one pint; lemons, two, the juice and peel; old Jamaica rum, two gills; brandy, one gill; porter or stout, half a gill; arrack, a slight dash.

From Project Gutenberg