Mezan XO Jamaica is a blend from barrels of two Jamaican distilleries: Monymusk and Hampden. The Hampden distillery has Scottish roots and is one of the oldest sugar plantations in the country. It has always been known as a distillery producing high-caliber rum, creating alcohol for blending.
It is made from a blend of premium rums aged 4 to 23 years, which were transferred to additional barrels where they aged together for many years before bottling. The rums were distilled from high-quality molasses using Pot and Column Stills.
This process is repeated in small batches (about 5000 bottles), ensuring quality and consistency.
The aroma is pronounced - fresh, with clean esters and notes of banana and sweet spices (e.g., caramel, vanilla, honey), typical of Jamaican rums. The taste is smooth, light to medium-bodied, with notes of overripe banana, pastry, citrus, gentle spices, butter, and caramel. The finish is long-lasting, spicy with vanilla, candied peel, and a hint of tobacco or dry oak.
It is suitable for sipping neat, but also works great in sophisticated cocktails - its distinctive aromas add structure and complexity.
