Myers’s Rum traces its origins to 1879, when founder Fred L. Myers established a vision to capture the bold, full-bodied spirit of Jamaica in liquid form. Born from the island’s long relationship with sugarcane cultivation and molasses distillation, Myers’s emerged during a period when Jamaican rum was revered across the British Empire for its power, depth, and unmistakable character. From the beginning, the brand became synonymous with rich, dark rum - unapologetically intense, deeply aromatic, and proudly Jamaican.
Jamaica’s rum-making tradition is among the oldest and most distinctive in the world, shaped by tropical climate, long fermentation, and characterful pot still distillation. These methods produce rums known for their concentrated esters, robust structure, and expressive funk - a style that stands apart from lighter Caribbean rums. Myers’s embraces this heritage, using molasses-based fermentation and tropical ageing to develop its signature profile of dark toffee, treacle, roasted sugar, spice, smoke, oak, and dried fruit. The heat and humidity of Jamaica accelerate maturation, allowing the rum to gain intensity, richness, and depth in a shorter time than cooler climates.
Over generations, Myers’s Rum became a staple not only in Jamaica, but across the world - appearing in classic tiki cocktails, baking traditions, seafaring culture, and home bars. Its bold character made it a favourite for Dark ’n’ Stormy-style serves, rum punches, and culinary uses, while its dark, brooding profile earned it a reputation as a rum with presence, weight, and authority. Unlike lighter, filtered styles, Myers’s has always leaned into authenticity and fullness, retaining a sense of the island’s raw energy and cultural rhythm.
Beyond flavour, Myers’s carries the emotional and cultural pulse of Jamaica - a land shaped by resilience, music, craftsmanship, and community. Rum has long been interwoven with Jamaican identity, from plantation history to Carnival celebrations, from folk rituals to modern cocktail culture. Myers’s stands as a liquid expression of that story: bold yet soulful, historic yet alive, and deeply rooted in place. To pour a glass of Myers’s is to experience not only dark rum, but the echo of Caribbean history, the warmth of tropical nights, and the enduring spirit of Jamaica itself.
