The Funk Jamaican Rum
The Funk Jamaican Rum is an unaged, heavy pot-still Jamaican rum distilled at Worthy Park Estate in St. Catherine Parish, Jamaica — bottled at a full 100 proof (50% ABV) as a pure expression of Jamaican "funk," the high-ester hogo character that makes Jamaican rum legendary in tiki cocktails and, increasingly, on its own. Distilled by Proof and Wood Ventures (the outfit behind Redemption Rye and Deadwood Whiskey), it is funk uncut. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV/Proof: 50% ABV / 100 proof
- Size: 750mL
- Age: unaged — white/clear pot-still rum
- Origin: Worthy Park Estate, St. Catherine Parish, Jamaica (estate founded 1670; 100% pot-still distillery)
- Production: molasses-based; 2–3-week fermentations for high-ester marks; heavy pot still; distilled in Jamaica, bottled in Kentucky
What the Funk Is
"Funk" — from hogo, the French haute goût, "high taste" — is the overripe-banana, tropical-fruit, piquant character that long fermentations and pot stills put into Jamaican rum. Worthy Park builds its funk differently from Hampden's famous dunder pits: two-to-three-week fermentations and heavy pot-still distillation, no dunder. The result is the seasoning-rum style once favored by the British Royal Navy, bottled at full proof for sipping or for tiki drinks that need real funk behind them. Explore more rums or the The Funk range.
Tasting Notes
Unmistakably funky — overripe banana, tropical fruit, and estery hogo up front, with cane and peppery pot-still weight behind it; the 100 proof carries it long.
How to Enjoy
The classic use is as a "seasoning rum" in tiki cocktails — a half-ounce transforms a Mai Tai or Zombie. At 100 proof it also sips neat for funk devotees, or stretches over ice with a splash of soda.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "funk" mean in rum?
The high-ester, overripe-banana-and-tropical-fruit character of traditional Jamaican pot-still rum, from long fermentations — called hogo, from the French haute goût.
Where is The Funk made?
Distilled at Worthy Park Estate in St. Catherine Parish, Jamaica, and bottled in Kentucky by Proof and Wood Ventures.
Is it aged?
No — it is an unaged white pot-still rum, bottled at 100 proof.
Is this from Hampden?
No — this is Worthy Park Estate's funk, built on long fermentations rather than Hampden's dunder-pit style.
Pure Jamaican funk at full proof — order The Funk Jamaican Rum online today at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.