Coruba Dark Jamaica Rum 1L
40% ABV (80 proof) | 1L | Blend of pot-distilled and column-distilled rums | Aged 2 years in American oak barrels | Kingston, Jamaica — J. Wray & Nephew (Gruppo Campari) | Brand established 1889 — Coruba Dark Jamaica Rum is a planter's-style dark Jamaican rum from J. Wray & Nephew in Kingston, Jamaica: pot and column still rums aged two years in American oak, rich and full-bodied in the classic dark Jamaican style. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
The Coruba name has been on Jamaican rum since 1889 — and this 1L format is built for the home bar that goes through rum. Distributor copy calls it out plainly: tropical oak aging gives a full-bodied taste and a smooth, mellow mouthfeel. Among rums, Coruba is the affordable workhorse for dark rum cocktails — think Dark 'n' Stormy, Mai Tai, rum punch and Planter's Punch.
Tasting notes
Distributor and press impressions: rich and full-bodied with a smooth, mellow mouthfeel; molasses, candied caramel, cocoa and orange peel with wood spice, mocha coffee and cola; a smooth finish of orange marmalade and vanilla. Classic dark Jamaican rum character.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 1L format — 80 proof (40% ABV), built for the cocktail home bar
- Pot + column still blend, aged 2 years in American oak
- J. Wray & Nephew, Kingston, Jamaica (Gruppo Campari); brand since 1889
- Planter's-style dark rum — ideal for Dark 'n' Stormy, Mai Tai and rum punch
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Cocktail-first: Dark 'n' Stormy, Mai Tai, or any tiki/planter's punch. It also drinks smooth over ice for dark-rum sippers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Coruba a Jamaican rum?
Yes — produced by J. Wray & Nephew in Kingston, Jamaica (part of Gruppo Campari), with the Coruba brand dating to 1889.
What is Coruba Dark best for?
Cocktails that call for dark Jamaican rum: Dark 'n' Stormy, Mai Tai, Planter's Punch and rum punch. The 1L bottle keeps the home bar stocked.
Is this the 37.2% version?
No — the New Zealand 1L variant is 37.2%; the US bottle is 40% (80 proof). Use the US figure for this bottle.