With Xaymaca Special Dry, the house Planteray Rum revives the original style of 19th-century Jamaican rums—bold, expressive and intensely aromatic. Its name, “Xaymaca,” refers to the word used by the island’s first inhabitants, the Arawaks, meaning “land of wood and water.”

Blend and Distillation

Xaymaca Special Dry is a blend of rums distilled exclusively in pot stills from two iconic Jamaican distilleries:

• the legendary John Dore still at Long Pond,
• the Vendome still at Clarendon.

This traditional distillation method allows the full expression of Jamaican “Rum Funk,” with powerful esters, pronounced fruit intensity and remarkable depth. The rum is then aged and blended with precision to preserve its dry, authentic character.

Tasting Notes

• Colour: pale, luminous gold.
• Nose: ripe banana, pineapple, fermented tropical fruits, spicy and lightly smoky notes.
• Palate: lively and structured, revealing intense flavours of exotic fruits, citrus and spices.
• Finish: long, dry and expressive, marked by classic Jamaican funk.

Serving Temperature

Best enjoyed between 16 and 18°C. Can be savoured neat by lovers of characterful rums or used as a base for cocktails.

Food Pairings

Planteray Xaymaca Special Dry pairs beautifully with:

• Aperitifs: dried fruits, olives, spicy tapas.
• Starters: cod fritters, shrimp fritters.
• Main Courses: Creole cuisine, grilled meats, spicy dishes.
• Cheeses: aged hard cheeses.
• Desserts: pineapple-, banana- or citrus-based desserts.

Best Moments

An ideal rum for technical tastings, for enthusiasts of authentic Jamaican styles, and for crafting iconic cocktails such as the Daiquiri or the Mai Tai.

Characteristics

• Type: Rum
• Origin: Jamaica
• Producer: Planteray Rum
• Volume: 70 cl
• Alcohol: 43% vol
• Distillation: 100% pot still
• Profile: dry, intense, fruity, Jamaican funk

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