Plantation Xaymaca Special Dry is a love letter to Jamaica’s storied rum-making legacy. The name “Xaymaca” comes from the island’s original Taíno name, meaning “land of wood and water” and this rum brings that lush, untamed spirit to life. Reviving the bold style of 19th century Jamaican pot still rums, it’s a pure, dry expression packed with character, crafted for purists and explorers alike.

Plantation Xaymaca Special Dry
Brand: Plantation Rum | Category: Jamaican Pot Still Rum | ABV: 43% | Origin: Jamaica | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Bold and funky in the best way. Overripe banana, grilled pineapple, and green olives jump from the glass, joined by hints of black tea, eucalyptus, and a touch of smoke, wild, aromatic, and full of attitude.
Palate: Dry, intense, and unapologetically Jamaican. Notes of fermented fruit, cane juice, peppered spice, and bitter cocoa play across a lean, estery frame. The mouthfeel is lively and energetic, with real pot still weight.
Finish: Long and earthy. Funky esters, charred sugarcane, and a mineral edge linger on the tongue, crisp, clean, and commanding.

Production Details:
Crafted from 100% pot still rums sourced from the legendary Long Pond and Clarendon distilleries, Xaymaca is aged in ex-bourbon barrels in Jamaica and then refined in Ferrand Cognac casks in France. No added sugar, no gimmicks, just pure, dry Jamaican funk at 43% ABV, with full transparency.

Perfect For:
Tiki purists, rum geeks, or anyone ready to dive into the deep end of Jamaican flavor. Brilliant in daiquiris, highballs, or simply served neat to appreciate its dry, estery backbone.

Expert Notes:
Xaymaca has been widely praised for reviving Jamaica’s traditional “plummer-style” rum, dry, aromatic, and packed with esters. A go-to for bartenders who want funk without sweetness, and a must have for anyone serious about cane spirits.

Customer Reviews:
🗣️ "Big funk, no sugar, this is real Jamaican rum, no filter."
🗣️ "Dry, clean, and full of energy. Makes a killer daiquiri with bite."
🗣️ "Exactly what I was hoping for, earthy, fruity, and wild in all the right ways."

Interesting Fact:
Unlike many modern rums, Xaymaca contains zero added sugar. Its intense flavor comes entirely from fermentation and pot still distillation, a rarity that honors true Jamaican rum heritage.

Serving Suggestions:
Perfect in a classic Daiquiri with just lime and sugar, or in a rum forward Old Fashioned with aromatic bitters. For sipping, enjoy neat or over ice with a grapefruit twist to highlight its citrusy funk.

Distillery Background:
Part of Plantation’s Grand Terroir range, Xaymaca reflects the brand’s mission to celebrate regional rum styles through transparency and terroir. Partnering with historic Jamaican distilleries, Maison Ferrand has created a spirit that’s both a tribute and a triumph, raw, real, and refreshingly dry.