Last Light High Ester Overproof Rum

This is New Zealand rum with serious attitude. Distilled in copper pot stills using a slow fermentation process designed to create maximum ester development, Last Light High Ester Overproof Rum is bottled at a powerful 63% ABV. The result is a wild, flavour-packed rum that celebrates traditional Jamaican techniques while adding a local, hand-crafted twist. Unfiltered and unadulterated—no sugar, no colour, no shortcuts.

Bouquet
Explosively aromatic, with huge notes of pineapple skin, ripe banana, sour cherry and funky fermented fruit. Behind the esters you’ll find white pepper, brine and a lick of olive tapenade—pure Jamaican-style intensity, made in Aotearoa.

Palate
Electric and unapologetically bold. Bursting with tropical funk, overripe fruit, sour citrus and grassy cane. The texture is oily and unctuous, with flashes of spice, salt, and a fiery warmth that builds and lingers. A little goes a long way—this is a flavour bomb for the brave.

Food Pairing
Best used in high-proof cocktails—think Zombie, Jet Pilot, or Overproof Daiquiri. Also fascinating with blue cheese, grilled pineapple, or smoky BBQ pork. Not for the faint-hearted, but an absolute essential for rum adventurers.

Cellaring
This high-ester, high-proof style is built to last. Drink now or hold for several years—it’ll only get more interesting with time in the bottle.