Plantation Xaymaca Special Dry

This is the tastiest rum I have sipped to date. I am not spectacularly well sampled, but have had a number of staple well rated rums, and something about Plantation Xaymaca takes the cake.

It's fairly dry, has a dark fruit tang, and a sour, earthy punch that dominates the palate. If I tried this cold turkey, I feel like I might have hated it, but in the midst of smoking others, it struck me hard and continues to do so.

At this juncture, I can't say anything more than "I'm definitely buying more of this"

This is a very sippable rum. The oak is prominent, with some spice. I could see this being good as a mixer also.

Poured neat it has a wonderfully sweet aroma that reminds me of dried pineapple. The first sip is strong, with a lot of flavor up front and a bit of burn in the back that lets you know it's packing 50% ABV (100 Proof). This is a great example of Jamaican Funk, with the taste of raisins and over-ripe fruit that leaves behind a sweet spiciness that makes you lick your lips and go back for another sip. An ice cube mellows the burn a bit, and gives you a bit more fruitiness. This would feature well in a tiki cocktail, but makes for a good sipper if you enjoy Jamaican Funk.

It’s a blend of five rums (1-17 years old) I’ve tasted each one of them and I have to admit that 17yo jamaican rum is divine(probably the best rum I’ve ever had!!!
Xaymaca is a cheap rum but it has a great taste, very fruity, you can sip it or mix it in a mai tai

I haven't had much experience with Jamaican rums, yet, but knowing that I have enjoyed the Plantation brand, I knew I would enjoy this one. I could taste banana and pineapple, however not overly sweet either. I enjoyed this one neat and will have to try on the rocks.

Carmalized banana and syrupy pineapple lead among drying herbal notes and prickles of brown spices. This 100% pot still Jamaican rum made with a blend of spirits from Long Pond and Clarendon distilleries, which Maison Ferrand now owns a third of after purchasing the West Indies Rum Distillery in 2017. Master blender Alexandre Gabriel created the Xaymaca (pronounced zay-muck-uh) brand, which is the original name for Jamaica that the indigenous Arawaks, who inhabited Jamaica well before Columbus set foot on the island in 1494, gave it. Xaymaca actually means 'land of wood and water.'

Dry but a hint of sweetness. This one suited my tounge.

This is an experience. Like many scotch drinkers that will eventually end up in Islay, it’s a rum enthusiast’s pilgrimage to Jamaica that will introduce the hogo. Not all will stay, but most will fondly recall the high tones funky notes of this delicious libation

Un rhum sec avec des notes de fumé et de noix.
Très bien équilibré.

Scent: Immediately greeted with an appealing fruity, somewhat complex aroma. Makes me want to taste it.
Smoothness: Quite smooth, there is heat but not overwhelming, hint of wanting to burn but doesn't quite reach it. A bit of tongue tingle.
Finish: Prolonged with an interesting additional flavor becoming apparent which maybe the Jamaican funk - it is enjoyable and not overpowering.
Flavor: No sugar, dry, dried fruit, I notice a little sweetness presumably from the cognac barrels. All in all it is very drinkable neat. Other reviews suggest letting it sit a few minutes to bring out a deeper flavor profile. Rating: 7.5