Extra Dark REGGAE Rum essence 5 L
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Extra Dark Reggae Rum – Dark Rum Essence (5 litre bulk container)
Extra Dark Reggae Rum is a rum essence for those who produce rum at scale – whether for professional beverage production, large-scale baking or catering. One 5-litre container is enough for 267 bottles of 700 ml finished extra dark rum, using just 18.67 ml of essence per bottle.
Colour & Appearance
The result is a deep, dark mahogany – almost black – with rich reddish-brown reflections when held to the light. This is rum that looks as bold as it tastes.
Aroma
On the nose, this rum opens with an immediate wave of black treacle and burnt sugar. Dark, brooding aromas of molasses and caramelised brown sugar give way to rich dried fruits – plums, raisins and sticky dates. Beneath that, deep notes of dark chocolate, roasted coffee and a hint of smoky oak add further complexity. A subtle tropical fruitiness lingers in the background, a reminder of the rum's Caribbean soul.
Taste
On the palate, Extra Dark Reggae Rum is bold, intense and unapologetically full-bodied. Rich molasses and black treacle dominate the opening, followed by waves of burnt toffee, dark chocolate and espresso. Dried fruits – raisins, figs and dark plums – add a natural, jammy sweetness. Warm spices build gradually: clove, allspice, black pepper and a touch of cinnamon. The body is thick, almost syrupy, with a satisfying weight that coats the palate. Despite the intensity, there is balance – the sweetness is deep rather than cloying, and the spice gives structure without harshness.
Finish
The finish is long, warming and slightly smoky, with lingering notes of dark chocolate, treacle and baking spices that stay with you well after the last sip.
How to Use
Measure out 18.67 ml of Extra Dark Reggae Rum essence and pour it into a bottle with 681 ml of vodka or neutral spirit – and you have 700 ml of finished extra dark rum. One 5-litre container is enough for 267 such bottles. That's it.
Drink Suggestions
Extra Dark Reggae Rum is wonderfully versatile – its bold, dark profile shines whether sipped neat or mixed:
- Neat or on the rocks – savour the full depth of flavour in a tumbler with a single large ice cube.
- Dark & Stormy – pour rum over ice, top with ginger beer and garnish with a lime wedge. The spicy ginger and the dark, treacly rum are a match made in heaven.
- Rum & Cola – the ultimate crowd-pleaser. The deep molasses character cuts through the sweetness of the cola beautifully.
- Tiki cocktails – use as the dark rum layer in a Mai Tai or Zombie for authentic depth and colour.
- Rum Punch – combine with tropical fruit juices for a rich, deeply flavoured Caribbean punch.
- Hot Toddy or Grog – mix with hot water, brown sugar and a squeeze of lemon for a warming winter drink.
- Baking & desserts – perfect for rum cakes, Christmas puddings, rum-soaked fruits and rich chocolate desserts.
About the Essence
Extra Dark Reggae Rum essence captures the bold, molasses-rich and intensely aromatic profile of the darkest Caribbean rums. "Extra Dark" means exactly what it says – this is rum at its most powerful and flavourful, with a depth of colour and character that sets it apart.
The 5-litre bulk container yields a generous 267 bottles of 700 ml finished rum – the ultimate choice for professional producers, bars, catering companies and large-scale home distillers.