Long Pond is where Jamaican rum shows its wild side, high-ester funk, tropical fermentation, and an unmistakable swagger born from decades of tradition. This Single Cask bottling, finished in a Willett whiskey barrel and reserved exclusively for the Philippines, brings that legacy into something truly singular. Opening it feels like stepping into a Jamaican dunder pit warehouse, where heat, fruit, and raw energy fill the air.

Planteray Single Cask Jamaica VRM Long Pond 7 Year Old 2017 – Willett Whiskey Cask for Philippines
Brand: Planteray | Category: Jamaican Single Cask Rum | ABV: 52.5% | Origin: Jamaica | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Bursting esters, overripe banana, pineapple funk, sweet acetone notes, vanilla, and bourbon-soaked oak, like opening a warm warehouse stacked with Jamaican rum casks.
Palate: Intense, fruity, and beautifully structured. Notes of banana flambé, molasses, baking spice, grilled pineapple, toasted oak, citrus peel, and a clear Willett bourbon sweetness glide with muscular precision. The 52.5% proof amplifies every layer without sacrificing balance.
Finish: Long, warm, and deeply funky. Tropical fruit, caramelized sugars, spice, and bourbon-kissed oak fade slowly with smoky-sweet confidence.

Production Details:
Distilled at Long Pond using Jamaica’s iconic high-ester VRM marque, this rum aged first in the tropical heat before traveling to France for Planteray’s refinement. It was then finished in a Willett whiskey cask, a rare collaboration that marries Jamaican funk with classic Kentucky sweetness. Bottled as a Single Cask exclusively for the Philippines, it’s a one-barrel rarity with distinct identity and bold character.

Perfect For:
Collectors, high-proof rum lovers, and anyone who appreciates authentic Jamaican funk elevated by bourbon warmth. Ideal for slow, contemplative sipping or sharing with friends who know their rum.

Expert Notes:
Rum enthusiasts praise VRM Long Pond for its explosive ester profile and layered complexity. The Willett finish adds vanilla, caramel, and rye spice, giving this cask a unique dual identity: fierce Jamaican core, refined American sweetness.

Customer Reviews:
“Pure Jamaican funk but polished by the Willett cask. Incredible balance.”
“High proof, high flavor. One of the best Single Casks released locally.”
“Tropical, oaky, bold, everything you want from Long Pond.”

Interesting Fact:
Long Pond’s VRM marque is famous for its vibrant ester intensity, often exceeding 250–300 g/hL, making it one of Jamaica’s most aromatic rum signatures.

Serving Suggestions:
Neat for full ester glory. A few drops of water amplify fruit and soften the oak-driven spice. Over a large ice sphere, it becomes rounder with caramel and bourbon notes taking the lead.
If mixing: sensational in a high-proof Mai Tai or a rum-forward Old Fashioned.

Distillery Background:
Long Pond, located in Trelawny, is one of Jamaica’s historic heavy-rum distilleries, known for pot stills, deep fermentation techniques, and some of the world’s most aromatic rum marques. Finished under Planteray’s dual-aging technique and paired with Willett’s Kentucky craftsmanship, this Single Cask stands as a fusion of two great spirit cultures, brought together for the Philippines.