Dark Jamaican Rum Barrel Aging Kit – DIY Caribbean Rum Making Kit with Real Oak Aging Barrel & Premium Essence

Craft Bold Caribbean Dark Jamaican Rum at Home

Rich molasses. Toasted oak. Authentic island flavor.

$79.95
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Craft Authentic Dark Jamaican Rum at Home

The Dark Jamaican Rum Barrel Aging Kit is a complete DIY rum making system that allows you to craft rich, molasses-forward, Caribbean-style rum with authentic oak-aged depth — all from the comfort of your home.

Inspired by traditional Jamaican distilling methods, this premium rum kit combines:

  • Dark Jamaican Rum Premium Essence

  • Authentic American Oak Aging Barrel

  • Barrel Restoration & Cleaning Kit

  • Bung & Spigot

  • Wooden Cradle Stand

  • Storing Tablets

  • Paper Funnels

  • Complete Instructions

  • The Bootlegger’s Bible Aging Guide

This is not just a flavoring kit — it is a true barrel aging experience designed for rum lovers, home spirit enthusiasts, cocktail creators, and DIY craft alcohol hobbyists.

What Is Dark Jamaican Rum?

Dark Jamaican Rum is a bold Caribbean spirit traditionally made from:

  • Molasses derived from sugarcane

  • Pot still distillation

  • Tropical fermentation

  • Oak barrel aging

Unlike light rum, Jamaican rum is known for its deep, robust flavor profile featuring:

  • Rich molasses sweetness

  • Ripe banana esters

  • Caramelized sugar

  • Warm baking spice

  • Toasted oak

  • Smoky tropical fruit notes

This kit recreates that traditional island flavor profile using professional-grade essence and accelerated oak barrel aging.

How This Dark Rum Is Made With the Kit

Step 1: Start with Neutral Spirit

Use vodka or neutral grain alcohol as your base.

Step 2: Add Dark Jamaican Rum Essence

The premium essence delivers authentic molasses depth, ripe banana character, and tropical esters — hallmarks of traditional Jamaican rum.

Step 3: Age in the Real Oak Barrel

The included American oak barrel enhances the spirit through natural wood extraction, adding:

  • Vanilla undertones

  • Caramelized sugar complexity

  • Toasted oak warmth

  • Rounded mouthfeel

  • Smooth finish

Mini barrels accelerate aging up to 10x faster than commercial distilleries, meaning you can develop real barrel-aged character in weeks instead of years.

Step 4: Taste, Bottle & Enjoy

Monitor flavor development and bottle once desired richness is achieved — or continue aging for deeper oak intensity.

The Flavor Profile – Connected to the Kit

The Dark Jamaican Rum Essence provides the foundation:

✔ Deep molasses sweetness
✔ Ripe banana esters
✔ Warm spice notes
✔ Smoky tropical fruit

The oak barrel aging process adds:

✔ Toasted wood character
✔ Subtle vanilla
✔ Caramel richness
✔ Balanced tannins
✔ Smooth, lingering finish

Together, the essence and barrel create a rum that tastes handcrafted, complex, and Caribbean-inspired.

Premium American Oak Barrel Construction

Each barrel is crafted from:

  • New American white oak staves

  • Medium char interior for optimal flavor extraction

  • Black steel hoops for durability

  • Wooden bung and working spigot

  • Display-ready cradle stand

Designed for both function and visual appeal, the barrel also makes a stunning home bar centerpiece.

What’s Included in the Kit

  • Oak Aging Barrel

  • Dark Jamaican Rum Essences

  • Barrel Cleaning & Neutralizing Kit

  • Storing Tablets

  • Paper Funnels

  • Bung & Spigot

  • Cradle Stand

  • The Bootlegger’s Bible (28-page aging guide)

Everything you need to start crafting barrel-aged rum immediately.

Perfect For

  • DIY spirit enthusiasts

  • Home rum makers

  • Cocktail lovers (Mai Tai, Dark & Stormy, Rum Old Fashioned)

  • Caribbean rum fans

  • Groomsmen gifts

  • Father’s Day gifts

  • Holiday gifts for men

  • Home bar upgrades

  • Whiskey & rum collectors

Flavor Profile Summary

Rich molasses sweetness layered with ripe banana, toasted oak, caramelized sugar, warm spice, and smoky tropical fruit notes.