Monymusk Special Reserve Rum
Monymusk Special Reserve is Jamaican rum with real patience behind it — 750mL at 40% ABV (80 proof), matured a minimum of ten years in charred American oak at the Monymusk Plantation — and you can order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: Minimum 10 years in charred American (ex-bourbon) oak barrels in Jamaica
- Origin: Monymusk Plantation, Jamaica — National Rums of Jamaica (Clarendon & Long Pond)
- Profile: Deep golden, spicy and fruity — vanilla, coconut, dried fruit, sweet tropical smoke, long warming finish
Ten Years of Jamaican Patience
From the Monymusk Plantation in Jamaica's famed rum belt, Special Reserve is a blend of matured rums rested at least ten years in charred American oak — long enough for Jamaica's tropical angel's share to concentrate the spirit into something deep and silky. The result carries that unmistakable Jamaican character: spicy fruit, vanilla, coconut and dried fruit wrapped around sweet smoke and bright tropical notes of mango, pineapple and banana, finishing long and warming. Explore the rum collection at Del Mesa Liquor, and see the other bottlings from Monymusk Plantation.
Tasting Notes
Deep golden-brown in the glass. The nose opens with spicy fruit — vanilla, coconut, raisin and dried fruit. The palate is smooth, rich and silky, with sweet smoke and bright tropical fruits (mango, pineapple, banana), leading to a long, warming finish.
How to Enjoy
The brand recommends it neat or on the rocks — a decade in oak deserves your full attention. It also rewards a splash of water, which opens up the spice and dried-fruit layers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Monymusk Special Reserve Rum?
It is matured a minimum of ten years in charred American oak barrels in Jamaica.
Where is Monymusk Rum made?
At the Monymusk Plantation in Jamaica, part of the National Rums of Jamaica group alongside the Clarendon and Long Pond distilleries.
What is the alcohol content of Monymusk Special Reserve?
40% ABV (80 proof), in a 750mL bottle.
What does Monymusk Special Reserve taste like?
Deep golden and silky, with vanilla, coconut, dried fruit and spicy Jamaican funk over sweet tropical smoke.
A decade in Jamaican oak shows in every sip — order Monymusk Special Reserve online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.