Monny Musk

Founded as a sugar cane estate as early as 1755, Monymusk is among the oldest rum production sites in Jamaica - the actual distillery followed only in 1901 with the construction of the Monymusk Sugar Factory, though a distinct rum brand of its own is documented as far back as 1808. In 1976, the Jamaican government took over the operation as part of the Sugar Corporation of Jamaica, before the distillery passed in 1980 to the newly formed National Rums of Jamaica (NRJ) - the same consortium that also controls Long Pond. To this day, Monymusk stands for powerful pot still rums, often matured in classic bourbon barrels and finished in unusual casks such as Spanish Tempranillo wine barrels.

Monymusk Classic Gold 5 year old

Food information

Natural Colour

Content: 0.7 Liter (€41.41 / 1 Liter)

Available, delivery time: 1-3 business days

€28.99 UVP: €34.90 (16.93% saved)

Details & Buy

How old is the Monymusk brand really?

The sugar cane estate has existed since 1755, and a distinct rum brand name is documented as early as 1808 - making Monymusk one of Jamaica's most historic rum names, even though the current distillery wasn't built until 1901.

What connects Monymusk to Long Pond?

Both distilleries belong to the National Rums of Jamaica (NRJ) consortium, founded in 1980 to bring several struggling Jamaican rum operations under one roof and legally separate them from their associated sugar estates.

Flavour profile

Taste: Bold and spiced with tropical fruit and a round, warm sweetness; special cask-finish bottlings add berry-like, tannic notes.

Recommended enjoyment: Neat or on the rocks for fans of classic Jamaican pot still rum.

Start with Monymusk Classic Gold 5 Year Old.

Facts and figures

Sugar cane estate since 1755, sugar factory from 1901. Rum brand name documented since 1808. Nationalised 1976, part of National Rums of Jamaica since 1980. Pot still distillation.