



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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Tasting notes
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Nose: Caramelized vanilla, baking spice, and dried stone fruit with gentle oak.
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Palate: Toffee, honeyed oak, clove, and hints of apricot and cocoa, with a rounded mouthfeel.
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Finish: Long, warm, and silky with lingering vanilla, nutmeg, and light tannic oak.
Pack/ABV
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Common size: 750 ml.
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Prices and locations
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750 ml price (JHA/GEN): ₹3,600.00.
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.
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Tasting notes
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Nose: Caramel, light vanilla, brown sugar, gentle spice.
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Palate: Molasses sweetness, toffee, baking spice, medium body.
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Finish: Short–medium with lingering caramel and soft spice.
ABV Listed as 25 Under Proof variant in Punjab, corresponding to typical XXX rum strength for economy blends.
Price
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180 ml: ₹66.00 (PUN/GEN).
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375 ml: ₹132.00 (PUN/GEN).
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750 ml: ₹264.00 (PUN/GEN).
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.
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Tasting notes
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Nose: Vanilla, raisins, mocha coffee; hints of oak.
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Palate: Toffee, butterscotch, baking spices; black pepper, liquorice, clove.
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Finish: Long, warming, full‑bodied with oak and spice.
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Price
180 ml: ₹100.00 (PUN/GEN).
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375 ml: ₹200.00 (PUN/GEN).
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750 ml: ₹400.00 (PUN/GEN).
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.
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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.
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Product Description
A molasses‑based dark rum matured in oak for an extended period, Gold Reserve is blended for layered sweetness, gentle spice, and rounded texture, maintaining the house style at approachable strength.
Tasting Notes
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Aroma: Vanilla, caramel, roasted nuts, molasses, cocoa, and light baking spice.
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Palate: Brown sugar, toffee, dark chocolate, clove/cinnamon warmth, and subtle oak.
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Finish: Medium to long with lingering cocoa, nutty oak, and a slightly drier edge than the standard Old Monk.
Available Packaging Sizes
180 ml, 375 ml, 750 ml; 700 ml appears in export markets; availability varies by state and retailer.
ABV
42.8%.
Style or Type
Indian dark rum (premium, oak‑matured).
Company or Producer
Mohan Meakin Ltd., India.
Brewery or Distillery Location
Produced and bottled in India with multiple state registrations for distribution.
Awards
Frequently highlighted by retailers and enthusiasts as a premium alternative within the Old Monk family; formal medals vary by market/year.
Expression or Variant
Gold Reserve sits alongside Old Monk XXX (7 YO), Supreme (12 YO, monk‑shaped bottle), Legend, Coffee, and limited/region‑specific variants.
Cask or Barrel Type
Matured in oak (predominantly ex‑whisky/ex‑bourbon style American white oak typical for the category) for deeper vanilla, spice, and wood polish.
Still Type
Primarily column‑distilled molasses spirit blended to the house profile.
Aged Period
Positioned above the standard 7‑year; Gold Reserve releases are associated with longer aging, including 12‑year statements in export formats, though state labels can vary.
Prices
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Gold Reserve Classic Premium Deluxe (XXX) 180 ml: ₹117.00.
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Gold Reserve Classic Premium Deluxe (XXX) 375 ml: ₹234.00.
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Gold Reserve Classic Premium Deluxe (XXX) 750 ml: ₹467.00.
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Jharkhand 180ml (JHR/GEN): ₹170.00
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Jharkhand 375ml (JHR/GEN): ₹350.00
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Jharkhand 750ml (JHR/GEN): ₹670.00
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Kolkata — 750 ml — ₹760
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Delhi — 750 ml — ₹3,000–₹3,300
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Mumbai — 750 ml — ₹1,000–₹1,250
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Haryana — 750 ml — ₹650
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India online — 750 ml — ₹1,250–₹1,450
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tasting notes
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Nose: Brown sugar, caramel, light vanilla.
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Palate: Molasses sweetness, toffee, mild spice.
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Finish: Medium, smooth, sweet‑spiced.
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: ₹100.00.
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375 ml: ₹200.00.
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750 ml: ₹400.00.
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