PR Extra Dark Reggae Rum essence 280ML

Extra Dark Reggae Rum – Dark Rum Essence (280 ml bulk bottle)

Extra Dark Reggae Rum is a rum essence for those who like their rum dark, rich and full of character – and want to make it in quantity. One bottle (280 ml) is enough for 15 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 280 ml bottle is enough for 15 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 bulk bottle (280 ml) yields a generous 15 bottles of 700 ml finished rum – an unbeatable choice for regular home rum makers, frequent entertainers, or anyone who bakes and cooks with rum.