Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum
Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum is Jamaica's legendary high-proof white rum — 750mL at 63% ABV (126 proof), unaged and distilled at New Yarmouth Estate in Clarendon from a blend of pot and column still rums — and you can order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 63% (126 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: unaged white overproof rum
- Origin: New Yarmouth Estate, Clarendon, Jamaica — J. Wray & Nephew Ltd. (est. 1825)
- Distillation: blend of pot still and column still rums; ~30-hour fermentation, high-ester "hogo" funk
The Funky Heart of Jamaican Rum
There are strong rums and then there is Wray & Nephew. Distilled at New Yarmouth in Clarendon parish and bottled unaged at a thunderous 126 proof, it is the white rum Jamaica drinks at home — the engine of the island's classic Rum Punch and the Wray & Ting, and a fixture in tiki bars worldwide. J. Wray & Nephew has been making rum since 1825; in 1997 the company appointed Joy Spence, the industry's first female Master Blender. The famous "hogo" — that overripe-banana, tropical funk — comes from a long fermentation with the house's proprietary yeast. Explore the rum collection or the full spirits shelf, and see more from Wray & Nephew.
Tasting Notes
Overripe banana, pineapple, molasses and grassy funk on the nose. The palate brings tropical fruit — mango, papaya — vanilla, coconut, a hint of anise, sugarcane and spice; the finish is long and warming, with candied ginger, charred pineapple and white pepper.
How to Enjoy
Respect the proof: it shines in a Jamaican Rum Punch, a Daiquiri, a Ti' Punch or a Jungle Bird, where its funk cuts through citrus and sugar. Sipping neat is for the experienced — a drop of water tames it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "overproof" mean?
Overproof means bottled well above the standard 40% ABV — here, 63% ABV (126 proof).
Where is Wray & Nephew made?
At the New Yarmouth Estate distillery in Clarendon, Jamaica, by J. Wray & Nephew Ltd., a company founded in 1825.
Is it pot still or column still?
A blend of both — pot still rums for funk and character, column still rums for structure.
What is "hogo"?
"Hogo" is Jamaican rum slang for the high-ester funk — overripe fruit and spice notes from long fermentation — that defines the style.
The bottle every tiki bar keeps within reach — order Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.