Myers's Rum Original Dark 1L
Pour this and the room smells like toffee and toasted brown sugar before the glass even hits the table. Myers's is the deep, dark, molasses-rich rum that turns a regular night into a proper one. Top it with ginger beer for a Dark 'n' Stormy, stir it into a punch, or just let it sit over ice while the nyama choma sizzles. It's bold, a little sweet, and it does not do quiet.
Big and unapologetically dark. The nose is all molasses, coffee and brown sugar, the kind of smell that makes you lean in. On the palate you get rich caramel and toffee, a swirl of vanilla, a little dried fruit like raisin and fig, and a warm hum of baking spice underneath. It's mellow and mildly sweet rather than sharp, with a finish that leans right back into that treacly molasses. Full-flavoured stuff, so a splash goes a long way.
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Where it's from
Pure Jamaica. The brand goes back to 1879 and is named after its founder, Fred Myers, who blended rum on the island and built a name that's still on the bottle. What's in your glass is a blend of up to nine different Jamaican rums, aged up to four years in small oak barrels. The clever bit: some of the molasses gets added back in after distillation, which is exactly why it pours so dark and tastes so rich.
Good to know
- What is the price of Myers's Rum Original Dark 1L?
Myers's Rum Original Dark 1L is KSh 2,999 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Myers's Original Dark Rum 1L taste like?
Rich and dark. Think molasses, caramel and toffee up front, with vanilla, dried fruit and a bit of baking spice. Mellow and mildly sweet rather than sharp, with a long molasses finish.
- What is the ABV of Myers's Original Dark Rum?
40% ABV, so a standard full-strength dark rum. Plenty of backbone for cocktails.
- How do I serve Myers's Dark Rum?
A Dark 'n' Stormy is the classic move: rum over ice, topped with ginger beer and a squeeze of lime. It's also great in a rum punch or simply over a big ice cube.
- What food pairs with Myers's Dark Rum?
It loves smoke and spice. Nyama choma, jerk chicken and grilled wings all work, and it's brilliant alongside dark chocolate or a caramel dessert.
- Where is Myers's Rum from?
Jamaica. It's a blend of up to nine Jamaican rums and has carried founder Fred Myers's name since 1879.
- Is Myers's a good rum for cocktails?
Very. Its deep molasses richness is what gives a Dark 'n' Stormy or a rum punch that proper, full-bodied colour and flavour. It's a bartender staple for a reason.
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Myers's Rum Original Dark 1L price in Kenya
Buy Myers's Rum Original Dark 1L online in Nairobi, Kenya. Available in 2 sizes — 750 ml at KSh 2,375, 1000 ml at KSh 2,999 — with fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within 30 minutes, or next-day countrywide.
- 750 mlKSh 2,375
- 1000 mlKSh 2,999
