



Smith & Cross Navy Strength Rum
₹5,990.00 Original price was: ₹5,990.00.₹5,220.00Current price is: ₹5,220.00.
Product description
A blend of Jamaican pot‑still rums associated with Wedderburn and Plummer styles, showcasing ripe tropical fruit, spice, and robust congeners; non‑chill‑filtered to preserve mouthfeel and aromatic intensity. The high bottling strength heightens perceived ester complexity and allows effortless dilution without losing character.
Tasting notes
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Aroma: Caramelized banana, canned pineapple, ripe mango, clove, cinnamon, black pepper, and molasses.
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Palate: Explosive tropical fruit, brown sugar, cocoa hints, tobacco accents, and vibrant baking spice over a muscular, oily texture.
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Finish: Long, warming, with lingering esters, oak spice, and dark‑sugar tones that stay vivid through dilution.
Available packaging sizes
700 ml is most common globally; 750 ml appears in select markets depending on importer formats.
ABV
57% ABV (often described as “navy/proof strength”), offering exceptional cocktail structure and intensity.
Style or type
Traditional Jamaican pot‑still rum (ester‑forward), blended for high‑impact mixing and assertive sipping with water or ice.
Company or producer
Marketed under the Smith & Cross mark with Jamaican distillates; blending and bottling follow a heritage‑style brief emphasizing potency and authenticity.
Distillery location
Jamaican pot‑still origins; the mark historically ties to London merchants who handled and matured Jamaica rum.
Awards
Widely regarded by bartenders as a benchmark high‑proof Jamaican for tiki and classics; formal medal listings vary by year but trade adoption is extensive.
Expression or variant
Flagship 57% release; no broad lower‑proof variants widely distributed under the same mark.
Cask or barrel type
Pot‑still components aged in oak (commonly ex‑bourbon) before blending; emphasis is on preserving vibrant congeners rather than heavy oak sweetness.
Still type
Traditional Jamaican pot stills for heavier congeners and ester expression; no column‑still dilution in the core profile.
Aged period
No age statement; blend typically incorporates young to a few‑years‑old components aimed at maximal aromatic punch rather than extended maturation.
Price
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750 ml – Delhi – ₹5,500
750 ml – Mumbai – ₹5,990
750 ml – Bengaluru – ₹5,750 -
India (online import) — 700 ml — ₹4,600–₹5,400
Note – This is an indicative price, not MRP. The state sets only the Minimum Selling Price (MSP). The sale price shown on our website is the Minimum Retail Price set by state govt. Retailers are free to set their own prices, so rates may vary across stores.
History
The brand traces lineage to an 18th‑century London handler of Jamaica rum, reviving a traditional style associated with bold, characterful blends that supplied historic punch and grog culture. The 57% bottling reflects traditional “proof strength,” long favored in British spirits lore for cocktail backbone.
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Commander N Chief Caribbean Gold XXX Rum
Producer copy emphasizes a full‑bodied, mature, and smooth flavor profile rather than technical production details, aligning it with approachable gold/dark rum styles for mixing and casual sipping. General retail summaries list it under matured dark/gold rum, without disclosed age statements or cask specifics.
Tasting notes
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Nose: Ripe banana, brown sugar, vanilla, and toasted oak described for the closely related Jamaican Gold expression under the same brand line.
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Palate: Caramel, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a light citrus hint with molasses-led sweetness; warm, lingering spice finish reported by retail tasting blurbs.
ABV Listed in the Punjab register as XXX rum variants typically bottled at 25 Under Proof or around standard Indian dark rum strengths; specific numeric ABV is not shown for this line in the attached register rows.
Price
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750 ml – Delhi – ₹400
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750 ml – Gurgaon – ₹400
Note – This state register reflects brand registration and, where shown, Minimum Selling Price (MSP) or Minimum Retail Price references; retailers may set their own prices, so shelf rates can vary across stores and dates.
Dark Thunder Caribbean XXX Rum
Description Positioned as a dark “Caribbean XXX” style, it is a molasses-based rum blended for a robust, slightly sweet profile suited to cola highballs and simple mixed drinks, aligning with the category’s approachable, everyday use case. State price sheets list it in common Indian pack sizes with standardized retail rates, reflecting broad distribution through government-controlled channels.
Tasting notes
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Nose: Molasses and caramel with light spice and toasted notes typical of dark XXX rums.
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Palate: Medium-bodied sweetness with brown sugar, vanilla, and mild oak-like spice designed for easy mixing.
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Finish: Smooth, short-to-medium with lingering molasses and cola-friendly warmth.
Pack/ABV
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Common sizes: 180ml, 375ml, 750ml listed on state price documents.
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ABV: Typically around 42.8% for Indian XXX rum labels in this segment (category norm referenced in comparable listings).
Prices and locations
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180ml price in Jharkhand (JHK/GEN): ₹170.00.
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375ml price in Jharkhand (JHK/GEN): ₹340.00.
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750ml price in Jharkhand (JHK/GEN): ₹670.00.
Note – This is an indicative price, not MRP. The state sets only the Minimum Selling Price (MSP). The sale price shown on our website is the Minimum Retail Price set by state govt. Retailers are free to set their own prices, so rates may vary across stores.
Hercules Old Matured Deluxe XXX Rum
This rum leans full‑bodied with an amber hue, combining caramelized molasses sweetness with vanilla and oak spice from cask ageing. Typical Indian bottlings are around 42.8% ABV, delivering a rounded, velvety texture in cocktails or over ice.
Tasting notes
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Nose: Caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, with hints of dried fruit and warm spice.
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Palate: Toffee and dark chocolate notes over molasses richness, roasted nuts, and gentle oak tannin.
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Finish: Smooth, long, and warming with lingering caramel and spice.
Weight/Pack
Common packaging: 750ml; also seen in 180ml, 375ml, and 1000ml formats in some markets. ABV (Alcohol by Volume): 42.8%.
Price
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750ml indicative price (Karnataka reference): ₹1,170.
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Other retail listings show international MSRP context for 750ml bottles where available.
Note – This is an indicative price, not MRP. The state sets only the Minimum Selling Price (MSP). The sale price shown on our website is the Minimum Retail Price set by state govt. Retailers are free to set their own prices, so rates may vary across stores.
McDowell’s No.1 CELEBRATION PRESTIGE XXX RUM
Medium-bodied rum with molasses-led sweetness, vanilla, and light oak spice; enjoyable neat, on ice, or with simple cola mixers.
Tasting notes
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Nose: Caramel, vanilla, soft spice, light oak.
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Palate: Molasses sweetness with toffee and cocoa hints, balanced spice.
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Finish: Medium, warm, lingering caramel and spice.
Packs
The register shows 180 ml, 375 ml, and 750 ml pack sizes for Punjab, all under the 25 Under Proof strength convention on the state sheet.
Prices
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180 ml: ₹96.00.
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375 ml: ₹192.00.
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750 ml: ₹383.00.
Legal pricing note — Indicative only: The state sheet reflects administrative pricing; store shelf prices can vary by retailer and location. The sale price shown on our website is the Minimum Retail Price set by the state government; retailers may charge differently as permitted by local rules.
Old Monk Supreme XXX Rum
Product Description
A molasses‑based dark rum matured longer in oak and blended to a round, dessert‑leaning profile with balanced sweetness and warming spice, typically bottled at accessible strength for neat pours and cocktails.
Tasting Notes
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Aroma: Vanilla, brown sugar, molasses, orange peel, cocoa, and light wood spice.
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Palate: Toffee, dark chocolate, clove/cinnamon warmth, hints of citrus and cola, with a silky texture.
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Finish: Medium to long with lingering cocoa, nutty oak, tobacco and gentle peppery spice.
Available Packaging Sizes
750 ml is common domestically; select markets also see 700 ml. Limited runs and gift packs appear periodically depending on state distribution.
ABV
Typically 42.8% in India; some export labels list 40%.
Style or Type
Indian dark rum (very old vatted/longer matured).
Company or Producer
Mohan Meakin Ltd., India.
Brewery or Distillery Location
Produced and bottled in India across registered facilities for state‑wise distribution.
Awards
Regularly highlighted by retailers and enthusiasts; formal medal listings vary by year and market, but the Supreme is often cited for premium presentation and smoothness.
Expression or Variant
Sits above Old Monk XXX and alongside premium variants like Gold Reserve, Legend, Coffee XO, and special editions; the Supreme is known for the distinctive monk‑shaped bottle.
Cask or Barrel Type
Matured in oak (predominantly ex‑whisky/ex‑bourbon style American white oak typical for the category) to emphasize vanilla, caramel, spice, and polished wood notes.
Still Type
Primarily column‑distilled molasses spirit blended to the house style.
Aged Period
Positioned as longer‑aged than the standard 7‑year Old Monk; references commonly associate Supreme with 12‑year plus maturation on select/export labels, though Indian state labels may vary.
Price
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750 ml (XXX Very Old Vatted): ₹566.00.
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Delhi — 750 ml — ₹550–₹610
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Mumbai — 750 ml — ₹800–₹1,100
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Bengaluru — 750 ml — ₹800–₹1,000
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Kolkata — 750 ml — ₹820
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India (premium pack) — 750 ml — ₹1,200–₹1,600
Legal pricing note — Indicative only: The sheet reflects administrative pricing; store shelf prices can vary by retailer and locality. The sale price shown on our website is the Minimum Retail Price set by the state government; retailers may price differently as permitted by local rules.
Old Monk The Legend Rum Very Old Vatted
Description A dark, oak‑matured blend designed for refined sipping, The Legend layers classic Old Monk vanilla‑caramel sweetness with deeper notes of dried fruit, nuts, and polished oak. Its velvety texture makes it equally comfortable neat, on the rocks, or in elevated rum cocktails where mellow spice and cocoa can shine without excessive molasses weight.
Tasting notes
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Nose: Caramel, vanilla, light oak, brown sugar.
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Palate: Molasses sweetness, toffee, mild spice warmth, silky body.
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Finish: Medium, smooth, lingering caramel‑vanilla with subtle oak.
Packs
180 ml (25 UP), 375 ml (25 UP), 750 ml (25 UP) shown in the sheet.
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Additional 750 ml and 1000 ml entries appear at 40% and 42.8% V/V in other listings.
Prices
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180 ml (25 UP): ₹157.00.
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375 ml (25 UP): ₹313.00.
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750 ml (25 UP): ₹625.00.
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Jharkhand 180ml (JHR/GEN): ₹240.00
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Jharkhand 375ml (JHR/GEN): ₹480.00
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Jharkhand 750ml (JHR/GEN): ₹1,000.00
Legal pricing note — Indicative only: The sheet reflects administrative pricing; store shelf prices can vary by retailer and locality. The sale price shown on our website is the Minimum Retail Price set by the state government; retailers may price differently as permitted by local rules.
Old Monk Very Old Vatted XXX Rum
Description A richly colored, molasses‑based dark rum blended from matured stocks, crafted for a round, velvety profile and easy sipping. Its balanced sweetness, vanilla‑caramel core, and gentle oak make it versatile neat, on ice, or in simple highballs.
Tasting notes
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Nose: Caramel, cocoa, molasses, vanilla, and a touch of oak.
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Palate: Smooth layers of toffee, dark chocolate, dried fruit, and mild spice.
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Finish: Warm and lingering with brown‑sugar sweetness and soft oak.
Pack/ABV
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ABV: 42.8%.
Packs
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180 ml (25 UP), 375 ml (25 UP), 750 ml (25 UP)
- Common sizes: 180 ml, 375 ml, 750 ml, 1 L (varies by state).
Prices
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180 ml: ₹90.00.
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375 ml: ₹179.00.
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750 ml: ₹354.00
Legal pricing note — Indicative only: The sheet reflects administrative pricing; store shelf prices can vary by retailer and locality. The sale price shown on our website is the Minimum Retail Price set by the state government; retailers may price differently as permitted by local rules.
Old Monk White Select Premium Rum
Clean white rum profile with cane sweetness, light vanilla, and a touch of citrus; great for mojitos, daiquiris, or soda‑lime.
Tasting notes
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Nose: Light vanilla, sugarcane, subtle citrus.
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Palate: Soft sweetness, mild vanilla, crisp finish.
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Finish: Short to medium, clean and refreshing.
Packs
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180 ml (25 UP), 375 ml (25 UP), 750 ml (25 UP) under Punjab GEN.
Prices
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180 ml: ₹117.00.
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375 ml: ₹234.00.
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750 ml: ₹467.00.
Legal pricing note — Indicative only: The sheet shows state‑set Minimum Retail Price; actual shelf prices may vary by retailer/locality as permitted by rules.
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