After becoming one of the first to get his hands on the Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum ‘Parish Collection’, Duncan Chisholm has been inspired to start his own collection of spirits.

Chisholm seized the opportunity at the official unveiling of the Jamaica 60-inspired limited-time offer product at the Jamaica Rum Festival held last month at The Aqueduct in St James.

The guest house manager made it his mission to secure two bottles from the 14-bottle collection: St Elizabeth and St James.

HAD TO HAVE HIS BIRTH PARISH

Originally from St Elizabeth, the 29-year-old knew he had to have his birth parish.

Currently residing in St James, Chisholm also bought the LTO parish for the parish he made his second home.

“When I went to make my purchase, I originally wanted the full collection, but all but two parishes were available at the time, so I bought the two most important ones to me, but I’m still looking forward to collecting all 14,” Chisholm explained.

With his eyes set on the full suite of parishes, Chisholm shared his plans to keep his LTO purchases as the beginning of his rum collection.

“I’ll keep it and probably make it proof to 75% or something,” he added.

As a businessman himself, Chisholm praised J Wray and Nephew Ltd’s idea to mark Jamaica’s Diamond Jubilee with a capsule rum.

“It’s a good homage towards it so yes, it was a good idea,” Chisholm remarked.

Now available in stores islandwide, the ‘Parish Collection’ is a commemorative, limited edition Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum.

The collection is part of activities undertaken by the company to mark Jamaica’s 60 th Independence. In the bottle is a 70% ABV Liquid that is flavourful, full of character and has a natural fruity aroma with overtones of molasses. Another distinguishing feature of the ‘Parish Collection’ is the commemorative packaging featuring labels that pay homage to the 14 parishes of Jamaica, each showcasing a specific landmark from each parish. Pictured on the St Elizabeth bottle is the famed Holland Bamboo.

The full ‘Parish Collection’ is now available in stores islandwide, while stocks last.