myers's dark rum
Like all distilled spirits, Myers's contains approximately 65 calories per 1.5 oz (44 ml) serving with no carbohydrates, fats, or proteins. Consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet, dark rum provides no significant nutritional benefit beyond caloric content.
About
Myers's Dark Rum is a blended dark rum produced in Jamaica and aged in oak barrels, characterized by a deep mahogany color and rich, full-bodied flavor profile. The spirit is a blend of rums from multiple distilleries and aging periods, typically ranging from 5 to over 10 years, which contributes to its complex taste. Myers's is distinguished by its molasses-forward notes, vanilla, caramel, and subtle spice characteristics derived from both the Jamaican rum base and oak maturation. The rum is bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV) in its standard expression and represents a category of Jamaican dark rums known for their funk, depth, and suitability for both sipping and mixing in cocktails.
Culinary Uses
Myers's Dark Rum is primarily used as a cocktail ingredient in classic and contemporary drinks, including Dark and Stormy, Mai Tai, Mojito variations, and tropical punch recipes. In culinary applications, it serves as a flavoring agent in desserts such as cakes, custards, and caramelized preparations, where its rich molasses and oak notes complement brown sugar and spice-forward recipes. The rum's body makes it suitable for marinades, glazes for ham or pork, and flambéed dishes. Bartenders value it for spirit-forward serves such as neat pours or on-the-rocks presentations, and it works well in dark rum daiquiris and other rum-forward cocktails where depth of flavor is desired.