Shopping in Jamaica Jamaica is known for it's coffee and rum. But there's other things worth buying in this country! Hand-made jewelry, wood carvings, musical instruments, seashells, and clothing are quite popular as well. If you look around, you can find some great deals. Grocery Stores These are the best places to purchase coffee and rum. While grocery stores in the United States don't offer hard alcohol, you can purchase rum, vodka, gin and many other beverages right off the shelf, and at reasonable prices. Blue Mountain Coffee is also more reasonable here than any place else. The Airport If you can't make it to the grocery store, there are great bargains in the airport terminal. Make last minute purchase of rum, coffee, jerk seasonings, t-shirts, and more. There are also duty free shops for cigarettes and jewelry in the airport departure lounge.