{"product_id":"hamilton-west-indies-1670-blend-rum","title":"Hamilton West Indies 1670 Blend Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHamilton West Indies 1670 Blend Rum. Ed Hamilton, Ministry of Rum — a blended aged rum combining Demerara rum from Guyana's Diamond Distillery with Worthy Park Estate rum from Jamaica, named for the year Worthy Park began producing rum, bottled at 84 proof as an ideal aged Daiquiri and cocktail base.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e1670 is Worthy Park Estate's founding year — the year sugarcane production began on a site in Saint Catherine, Jamaica that has been continuously operating ever since, making it one of the oldest continuously producing rum estates in the Western Hemisphere. Hamilton's West Indies 1670 takes its name as a tribute to that heritage and pairs Worthy Park's funky Jamaican character with the earthy, smoky depth of Demerara rum from Diamond Distillery on the banks of the Demerara River in Guyana — the same distillery that produces El Dorado rum.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe result is a blend designed specifically for cocktail mixing — particularly the aged Daiquiri — where two of the Caribbean's most characterful rum traditions meet in a single bottle. The Jamaican component delivers banana, tropical esters, and high-ester funk; the Guyanese component adds dark stone fruit, smoky oak, treacle, and earthy Demerara depth. No sugar is added. The 84-proof bottling keeps it accessible for everyday cocktail use while preserving both rum traditions' distinctive characters.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe bananas and tropical fruit from the Worthy Park component, layered with dark fruit, smoky wood, and molasses from the Demerara side. An unusual and complex combination of Jamaican funk and Guyanese earthiness.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-flavored and layered. Dark fruit, spice, caramelized plantain, and tropical fruit mingle with smoky oak and treacle. The two rum traditions complement rather than compete.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-long with a warm, dry close. The Demerara earthiness and the Jamaican ester character both linger, creating a complex finish for the proof level.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Worthy Park Estate Jamaican rum + DDL Demerara River rum (Guyana)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCurator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ed Hamilton, Ministry of Rum\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNamed for:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1670 — Worthy Park Estate founding year\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo added sugar or sweeteners.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42% (84 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Hamilton West Indies 1670 taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe banana and tropical esters from the Jamaican component on the nose, layered with dark fruit, smoky wood, and molasses from the Demerara side. The palate is full with dark fruit, spice, tropical fruit, and smoky oak. A warm, complex finish with both rum traditions lingering.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy blend Jamaican and Guyanese rum?\u003c\/strong\u003e The combination is a classic in tiki and classic cocktail culture — the ester-rich funk of Jamaican pot still rum and the earthy, smoky character of Demerara are complementary rather than redundant. Together they create more complexity in a cocktail than either alone.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat cocktails work best with the 1670?\u003c\/strong\u003e The aged Daiquiri is Hamilton's intended use — where the complexity of two rum traditions reads clearly against lime and sugar. Also excellent in a Mai Tai, Planter's Punch, or any classic that benefits from the Jamaica-Guyana combination.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it called 1670?\u003c\/strong\u003e 1670 is the year Worthy Park Estate in Jamaica began producing rum — one of the oldest continuously operating rum estates in the Caribbean. The name honors that heritage.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as a Navy rum?\u003c\/strong\u003e It shares the Jamaica + Guyana DNA of traditional British Navy rum blends, but it is not a Navy Strength expression (Hamilton Navy Strength is bottled at 57% ABV). The 1670 is calibrated for everyday cocktail use at 84 proof.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     {       \"@type\": \"Question\",       \"name\": \"What does Hamilton West Indies 1670 taste like?\",       \"acceptedAnswer\": {         \"@type\": \"Answer\",         \"text\": \"Ripe banana and tropical esters on the nose from Jamaica, layered with dark fruit, smoky wood, and molasses from Guyana. Full-flavored palate with dark fruit, spice, and smoky oak. 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