Aged spirits come at quite a premium these days. High-end cognac and Scotch can command more than four figures per bottle, and American whiskey isn’t far behind. Michter’s Distillery recently released a blend of bourbon and rye originally priced at US$6,000, and it’s already selling for three times that.

Until now, fans of top-shelf rum have largely been spared this secondary market gouging. But if you’re into the Jamaican cane spirit, brace yourself for a similar fate. The collectors are coming, and sticker shock inevitably awaits.