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What to drink in Jamaica? Top 12 Jamaican Spirits and Liqueurs

Last update: Wed Feb 19 2025
Top 12 Jamaican Spirits and Liqueurs
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Tia Maria is a Jamaican coffee liqueur that was first introduced in the 1940s. The base is made with Jamaican rum, and the flavorings include Jamaican coffee and vanilla beans from Madagascar. The drink is smooth, fragrant, and full-bodied while the usual notes include aromas of vanilla and coffee.


Although Dr. Kenneth Leigh Evans was the first to commercialize Tia Maria, it is believed that he based his recipe on an ancient Jamaican coffee liqueur which dates back to the mid-17th century. According to a legend, the recipe was owned by a young heiress who fled Jamaica to escape the war. 
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Sangster's rum cream is a rum-based liqueur that hails from Jamaica. It combines fresh cream and aged Jamaican rum. The drink is creamy and smooth, with subtle nuances reminiscent of coffee, toffee, and nuts. It is bottled at 17% ABV.


The drink was created by Scotsman Ian Sangster, who allegedly came to Jamaica in 1967 with the intention to teach at the University of West Indies. He soon left his teaching career and went to create an array of flavored rums. After his death in 2001, the company was acquired by J. 
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Pimento dram is a spiced Jamaican liqueur made from allspice berries (lat. Pimenta dioica). This liqueur is popular in Caribbean culture and is characterized by its rich, complex flavor that combines notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and a hint of pepper.


Pimento dram is typically made by steeping allspice berries in a base spirit, often rum, along with sugar and water to create a balanced, sweet, and spicy liqueur. The resulting flavor is warm and robust, making it a versatile addition to various cocktails. 
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USC- Ultimate Spirits Challenge - Top 100

2023

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Bartender Spirits Awards - Double Gold

2023

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IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold

2023

ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold

2021

The Rum & Cachaça Masters - Master

2022

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ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold

2020

The Rum & Cachaça Masters - Gold

2023, 2022

ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold

2023, 2022, 2021, 2018, 2017

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The Rum & Cachaça Masters - Gold

2023, 2022

IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold

2023, 2020

ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold

2023, 2020, 2018

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ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold

2019

ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold

2023, 2021, 2020

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The Rum & Cachaça Masters - Gold

2023, 2022

ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold

2022

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The Rum & Cachaça Masters - Gold

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ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold trophy

2019

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ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold

2022

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