Compagnie des Indes Jamaica 5 years old Rum 70 cl 43%

Jamaica is known for its "funk," the wild, fermentation-driven character that gets rum enthusiasts obsessing over the island's distillates. Here it appears in its most accessible form.

Expert description

Compagnie des Indes Jamaica 5 Year is a Rum from Jamaica, pot still distilled and matured for 5 years in bourbon casks, bottled at 43%.

The rum is assembled by the French independent bottler Compagnie des Indes from distillates sourced at Clarendon and Worthy Park, two of Jamaica's most acclaimed distilleries. Five years of maturation in bourbon casks gives the classic Jamaican "funk" an accessible frame, focusing on pot still character rather than heavy smoke, making it a good introduction to the island's rum style for those new to the category.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fruity and floral, with banana, plum, apricot, elderflower and chamomile.

Palate

A slightly burnt tone, balanced by sweetness from apricot, pear, raisins, grapes and honey.

Finish

Fresh and elegant, with a well-balanced dryness, toasted bread and honey.

Bottler: Compagnie des Indes
Distillery: Clarendon and Worthy Park
Region/Country: Jamaica
Type: Rum
Age: 5 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon casks
Distillation method: Pot still
EAN no.: 3760255020037

Flavour profile

Funky · Fruity · Floral · Fresh

Did you know?

The characteristic Jamaican "funk" comes from esters formed during a long, controlled fermentation process, often boosted with "dunder" from previous distillations, a technique that gives Jamaican rum its wild, tropical aroma spectrum.

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Frequently asked questions about Compagnie des Indes Jamaica 5 Year

What is Compagnie des Indes Jamaica 5 Year?

It is a Rum from Jamaica, assembled from pot still distillates from Clarendon and Worthy Park, matured for 5 years in bourbon casks and bottled at 43%.

What does Compagnie des Indes Jamaica 5 Year taste like?

Fruity and floral with banana, plum and apricot, a slightly burnt note on the palate and a fresh, elegant finish of toasted bread and honey.

What does "funk" mean in Jamaican rum?

It is the wild, fermentation-driven aroma character that develops through long fermentation and the use of dunder from previous distillations, and is the hallmark of Jamaican pot still rum.

Which distilleries are behind Compagnie des Indes Jamaica 5 Year?

The blend uses distillates from Clarendon and Worthy Park, two of the most acclaimed distilleries on Jamaica.

Is Compagnie des Indes Jamaica 5 Year a good introduction to Jamaican rum?

Yes, it is built as an accessible, balanced entry point to the style, focusing on pot still character rather than the most extreme ester profiles found in other Jamaican releases.

Is there added sugar or colour in Compagnie des Indes Jamaica 5 Year?

No, Compagnie des Indes releases its rums without additives, so the flavour comes purely from distillate and cask maturation.