Doctor Bird Pineapple Rum
Doctor Bird Pineapple Rum is a 114-proof (57% ABV) navy-strength Jamaican rum in a 750mL bottle — a high-ester, pot-stilled rum from Worthy Park in St. Catherine, Jamaica, macerated with grilled pineapples and blended and finished at Two James Distillery in Detroit, Michigan. This is no rum liqueur: no artificial flavors, no coloring, no extracts, and no added sugar — just intense Jamaican funk meeting caramelized tropical fruit at full navy strength. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- Proof / ABV: 114 proof / 57% ABV (navy strength)
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: ex-bourbon + Moscatel wine-cask finish
- Origin: distilled in St. Catherine, Jamaica; blended and finished in Detroit, Michigan
- Production: high-ester Jamaican pot-still rum macerated with grilled pineapple; no artificial flavors, colors, extracts, or added sugar
Navy Strength, Grilled Pineapple, Zero Shortcuts
The doctor bird — Jamaica's national hummingbird — gives this rum its name, and the spirit lives up to it: funky, fruit-forward, and unmistakably Jamaican. Two James takes medium-to-high-ester pot-still rum from Worthy Park, finishes it in Moscatel casks from Spain, and macerates it with grilled pineapples, so the fruit arrives caramelized and intense rather than candy-sweet. Compare it with other high-ester rum or browse everything from Two James Spirits at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Grilled pineapple, banana peels, and tropical fruit over cinnamon, clove, ginger, and classic Jamaican funk.
Palate: Extremely rich and balanced — caramelized pineapple, cumin, and tropical fruits with caramelized sugar and honeyed Moscatel depth.
Finish: Unique and complex — long, warm, and funky with lingering spice.
How to Enjoy
At 114 proof, it drinks best with a splash of water or over a big cube to tame the heat and release the fruit. It's a powerhouse base for tiki drinks — try it in a Painkiller (2 oz rum, 2 oz pineapple juice, 1 oz orange juice, 1 oz coconut cream, nutmeg on top). Neat pours reward the brave.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Doctor Bird Pineapple Rum a liqueur?
No — it's a full-strength, 114-proof navy-strength rum. The pineapple comes from real grilled-fruit maceration, not flavoring, and there's no added sugar.
What proof is Doctor Bird Pineapple Rum?
114 proof (57% ABV) — navy strength.
Where is Doctor Bird rum made?
The rum is distilled in Jamaica (Worthy Park, St. Catherine parish), then imported, blended, finished in Moscatel casks, and bottled at Two James Distillery in Detroit, Michigan.
What is high-ester rum?
Pot-stilled rum with elevated levels of esters — the aromatic compounds behind Jamaican rum's signature funky, fruity intensity.
A rum lover's pineapple rum at full navy strength — order Doctor Bird Pineapple Rum online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.