Myers's Reserve Dark Rum
Myers's Reserve Dark Rum turns Jamaica's most famous dark rum up a notch: bottled at 86 proof (43% ABV) — a full step above the flagship Original Dark — this is a blend of pot-still and column-still distillates from 100% Jamaican molasses, aged up to 4 years in white oak barrels, in a 750mL bottle. Deep molasses, dark chocolate and warm tropical spice, with the velvety body that made Myers's a cocktail legend. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 86 proof (43% ABV)
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: Up to 4 years in white oak barrels
- Base: 100% Jamaican molasses; pot-still + column-still blend
- Origin: Jamaica — brand founded in Kingston, 1879
- Accolades: 93 pts / Gold, Tastings.com (2023); 90 pts, VinePair (2024)
Jamaica's Dark Rum, Turned Up
Fred L. Myers founded the brand in Kingston in 1879, and Myers's has been the benchmark for full-flavored Jamaican dark rum ever since. The Reserve takes that profile further: after distillation, a portion of molasses is blended back in — a signature step that deepens the color and gives the rum its famously full body. At 86 proof it carries cocktails that the 80-proof Original Dark can't, while staying unmistakably Myers's. Shop the Myers's collection, browse rum, and explore more Jamaican rum at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Deep molasses, caramel, warm tropical spices and dried fruit on the nose. The palate is rich and velvety — toffee, dark chocolate, vanilla and subtle oak, threaded with cinnamon and nutmeg. A medium-long finish of lingering molasses with a touch of smokiness.
How to Enjoy
The classic choice for a dark and stormy with real presence, a Planter's Punch, or a rum Old Fashioned — the extra proof holds its own against mixers. Sip it neat too: the up-to-4-year oak aging gives it genuine sipping depth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Myers's Reserve and Original Dark?
Reserve is bottled at 43% ABV (86 proof) versus 40% for Original Dark, with a bolder, funkier dark-rum profile.
Is Myers's Rum really from Jamaica?
Yes — produced from 100% Jamaican molasses; the brand dates to 1879.
How long is Myers's Reserve aged?
Up to four years in white oak barrels.
Add Myers's Reserve Dark Rum to your cart at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA — the 86-proof upgrade to a Jamaican icon.