As we gear up to Jamaican Independence Day 2026, it would be great to have a crash course Jamaican rums’ history. There used to be hundreds of distilleries in Jamaica given its history in starting the rum trade. Now there are only six operating distilleries left. In this video, The Rum Champion gives us a breakdown of the remaining 6
- Appleton
- Clarendon
- Hampden
- Long Pond
- New Yarmouth
- Worthy Park
Only two of the six are 100% Jamaican-owned.
- Hampden
- Worthy Park
Only one 100% Jamaican
- Worthy Park
Check out the video and learn more about this amazing history and culture for Jamaican rum.
Courtesy @therumchampion