Wray and Nephew Rum 70 cl, 63% vol - White Overproof Jamaica Rum

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With subtle notes of pineapple and banana; it is a full strength, versatile and flavourful white rum that is full of character. A likkle goes a long way! Wray & Nephew represents the proud, bold spirit of the island and its respect for the culture and its community. Appleton Estate Rums are still produced on the Estate, which encompasses over 4,452ha (11,000 acres) of sugarcane, a sugarcane refinery, and the Distillery. [7] J. Wray and Nephew Ltd. is a distiller, blender, and bottler of rum, originating and operating in Jamaica.

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Sainsbury's Superior Dark Rum (Gold medal winner in the Rum category at the 2010 International Wine and Spirit Awards [6]) In Jamaica, ghosts, spirits, and other supernatural beings are collectively referred to as duppies. Rolling Calf and Old Higue are two of the more notorious duppies that are said to haunt people at night all across Jamaica. To keep the duppies at bay, Jamaicans often sprinkle White Overproof rum over the foundations of new houses as their being built. Some might find that stat hard to believe, but when you learn all the different ways that overproof rum is used by the locals, it makes perfect sense. Find sources: "J. Wray and Nephew Ltd."– news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR ( August 2007) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) Appleton Estate– Crafted in the Heart of Jamaica". Appleton Estate– Crafted in the Heart of Jamaica.

In 1860 Wray brought in Charles James Ward, the son of his brother, to run the business side of the company. Ward was a dynamic and gifted entrepreneur, and under his leadership J. Wray and Nephew began a period of growth and prosperity. Wray retired in 1862 and died in 1870 leaving Ward as the sole proprietor of the business. [1] This varies slightly from the original and from the recipe provided in the 1972 version of Trader Vic’s Bartending Guide Trader Vic’s 1972 Mai Tai Recipe (revised edition) Ingredients

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This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. At 126 proof (63% alcohol by volume), it’s also damn strong. And that high proof makes it quite popular in frozen drinks, rum punches, and other mixers. Good for ghosts? Then, company founder John Wray opened The Shakespeare Tavern in Kingston. In 1860 Wray brought in his nephew, Charles James Ward, to run the business side of the company. Thus the name Wray & Nephew. Jamaican to the bone It is said that 90% of rum sales in Jamaica are of this famous brand, used in Jamaican rum punches, Mai Tais and daiquiris. [5] Referencing original manuscripts and formulas, Master Blender of Appleton Estate, Joy Spence, created this one-time release using four very rare distillates set aside to rest on the Estate to best recreate the taste profile of the prized J.Wray and Nephew.Wray & Nephew has been Jamaica’s most loved rum for nearly 200 years. An intrinsic part of Jamaican culture, Wray & Nephew is present at almost every milestone in the daily lives of Jamaicans; from birth to death, it is used to welcome new-borns into the family, or even poured onto the foundations of a new space to cleanse and ward-off evil spirits. Out of many, one people — Jamaica’s motto is the soul of Wray & Nephew, not just when it comes to diversity, but community, unity, and charity via the J. Wray & Nephew Foundation (JWNF). The charity work spans from scholarships to students in areas local to the company’s communities in Kingston, St. Elizabeth, and Clarendon, to celebrating Jamaican culture with murals, jam sessions and donating instruments. Jessica Gleman is the managing editor of Rum Raiders. She received her Ph.D. at the University College of Dublin in Ireland, where she studied the archaeology of ancient alcohol. Interview: Joy Spence, Master blender, J Wray and Nephew Ltd, Jamaica". Archived from the original on 2011-10-02 . Retrieved 2009-03-15.