DESPITE THE NAME, Jaka's Jamaica Rummy's don't come from Jamaica; they come from Holland. Bit there is actual Jamaica rum in it -- 1%, which is enough to give the candy a very strong taste of the molasses-based liquor. These are tight, hard little balls of chocolate covered with sprinkles, which surround the confection with the tight-fitting precision of a mosaic.
The Odd Ingester purchased the rum balls at the Kramarczuk Deli in St. Anthony, which is full of attractive curiosities, several manufactured, like this candy, with alcohol; The Odd Ingester shall return soon for a vodka-based dessert. In the meanwhile, the Jamaica Rummy's is quite pleasing. The rum favor makes gives it a sharper flavor than regular chocolate -- it fact, its a stronger flavor than you'll find in most rums, reminiscent of a very dark rum. The chocolate flavor is quite good as well: European chocolates lack the unpleasant waxiness of American chocolate, and use less milk, and tend to be darker and richer as a result. The Jamaica Rummy's may, in fact, be a little too strong for some American tastes; it's a bit of a jolt, and lingers in your mouth long after the candy has been consumed, like a very strong Turkish coffee, which also displeases some people.
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