The Transcontinental Rum Line Jamaica 5 Year Old 2016 is a powerhouse of Caribbean intensity, bold, funky, and unapologetically Jamaican. Distilled in 2016 and aged across two continents, this rum begins its journey in the tropical heat of Jamaica before finishing maturation in Europe, where time and cooler air refine its edges and concentrate its depth. It’s a celebration of dual identity, the wild, high ester character of Jamaican rum balanced by the precision of continental aging. This is not your typical easygoing spirit; it’s a rum that roars with life.

Product Details:

Brand: Transcontinental Rum Line | Category: Jamaican Aged Rum | ABV: 57.18% | Age: 5 Years | Vintage: 2016 | Cask Type: Ex-Bourbon | Origin: Jamaica (Tropical & Continental Aging) | Volume: 700ml

Tasting Profile:

Nose: Explosive and aromatic with classic Jamaican funk, ripe banana, pineapple, and estery overtones of varnish and spice. Layers of oak, citrus peel, and brown sugar follow.
Palate: Intense and full-bodied. Bursting with tropical fruit, molasses, and vanilla, balanced by pepper, toasted oak, and a hint of olive brine. High-proof warmth amplifies the bold flavors without overpowering the palate.
Finish: Long, dry, and complex with lingering notes of spice, caramelized fruit, and light smoke.

Production Details:

Distilled from molasses using traditional pot stills, this rum showcases Jamaica’s signature high-ester style, naturally funky, aromatic, and bursting with character. It matured first under the Jamaican sun, developing richness and depth, then completed its aging in Europe, where a slower maturation added balance and polish. Bottled at a robust 57.18% ABV, non-chill filtered and with no additives, it embodies the Transcontinental Rum Line’s dedication to authenticity and full-flavored rum.

Perfect For:

Perfect for rum enthusiasts who crave big, bold, and unfiltered character. Ideal for sipping neat if you appreciate intensity, or for crafting premium cocktails like Mai Tais or Jungle Birds where the rum takes center stage.

Expert Notes:

Critics praise the Jamaica 5YO 2016 as “a raw and beautiful example of real Jamaican rum”, with its high ester count delivering that unmistakable tropical funk. The dual aging process softens the power just enough to make it dangerously drinkable at cask strength.

Customer Reviews:

“A wild ride, fruity, funky, and full of life. Classic Jamaican attitude.”   Aaron C.
“Exactly what I want in a rum: no additives, just bold tropical character.”   Denise L.
“Punchy but refined, tropical fruit meets oak and spice perfectly.”   Victor S.

Interesting Fact:

The “funk” in Jamaican rum comes from esters, flavor compounds developed during long, wild fermentations unique to the island. This gives rums like the Transcontinental Jamaica 5YO their signature aromas of overripe fruit and spice, often referred to by aficionados as “Jamaican hogo.”

Serving Suggestions:

Serve neat with a splash of water to open its tropical notes, or use sparingly in cocktails for massive flavor impact. Try it in a high-proof Daiquiri, 50ml rum, 20ml lime juice, and 10ml sugar syrup, shaken hard and served straight up.

Brand Background:

Created by La Maison du Whisky, the Transcontinental Rum Line celebrates rum’s seafaring heritage, when casks traveled from the tropics to Europe, developing unique character through contrast. Each release showcases regional authenticity, natural production, and adventurous maturation. The Jamaica 5 Year Old 2016 embodies that philosophy perfectly, untamed, sun-forged, and ocean-tempered, a dual-continent masterpiece for true rum explorers.