



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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Description This is a medium‑to‑full‑bodied dark rum blended from molasses‑based distillates aged in heavily charred oak, then polished through proprietary charcoal treatments for depth and balance. Expect a dark amber hue and a versatile style that mixes effortlessly in Cuba Libres, Dark ‘n’ Stormys, and tiki serves, yet remains sippable over ice.
Tasting notes
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Nose: Toasted oak, vanilla, molasses, and hints of tropical fruit.
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Palate: Caramel, dark toffee, cocoa, ripe banana, and light spice with a touch of smoke.
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Finish: Smooth, warming, and slightly smoky with lingering molasses and licorice.
Pack/ABV
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Common size: 750 ml.
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ABV: 40%.
Prices and locations
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Jharkhand 180ml (JHR/GEN): ₹190.00
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Jharkhand 375ml (JHR/GEN): ₹370.00
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Jharkhand 750ml (JHR/GEN): ₹740.00
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Note – This is an indicative description, not MRP details. 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.
Bonfire Premium XXX Rum
Molasses-based Indian dark rum positioned for sweet, warming character with approachable spice and caramel, intended for easy cocktails and budget sipping.
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.
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.
Commander N Chief Jamaican 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 consumer pack appears under the CSD/para listings with price “125.00”
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The document is a registered brand list; entries without prices indicate no MSP shown on that row, so retail pricing will vary by outlet and channel.
Note – Price policy 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.
Contessa Rare XXX Rum Blended With Matured Cane Juice Spirits
Retail and catalog notes emphasize amber color with aromas of caramel, vanilla, and oak, with a velvety, full‑bodied palate of toffee, dark chocolate, tropical fruit, and balanced sweetness. Producer and database listings classify it as a dark, oaked, sugar‑cane‑based rum under the Contessa line, aligning with the “matured cane juice spirits” blend description.
Tasting notes
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Nose: Caramel, vanilla, light oak.
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Palate: Toffee, dark chocolate, tropical fruit; gentle spice.
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Finish: Warm, lingering sweetness with a hint of spice.
ABV Database listing shows Contessa XXX Rum at 42.8%42.8% ABV for standard expressions; the Punjab register line for the “Rare XXX Rum Blended With Matured Cane Juice Spirits” variant lists “25 Under Proof (UP)” without a numeric V/V in that row.
Price
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180 ml: ₹96.00 (PUN/GEN).
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375 ml: ₹191.00 (PUN/GEN).
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750 ml: ₹382.00 (PUN/GEN).
Note – Price policy The attached state register is a brand registration list where shown figures are Minimum Selling Prices; retail shelf rates can vary by store and date since many rows lack MRPs and retailers may set independent prices.
Old Monk Gold Reserve Rum
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.
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.
Sarao Old Speech Delux Premium Rum
Easy‑drinking dark rum profile: molasses sweetness, light vanilla‑caramel, aur mild spice; best with cola, soda, ya simple rum‑water.
Tasting notes
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Nose: Brown sugar, light vanilla, soft spice.
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Palate: Sweet molasses, caramel, gentle warmth.
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Finish: Short‑to‑medium, sweet‑spiced and smooth.
Packs
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180 ml (25 UP), 375 ml (25 UP), 750 ml (25 UP) under Punjab GEN; also entries for GOA/LADAKH/PONDICHERRY GEN without MRPs here.
Prices
375 ml: ₹110.00.
750 ml: ₹438.00.
DEH/GEN (Dehradun/Uttarakhand GEN):
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180 ml: ₹120.00.
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375 ml: ₹240.00.
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750 ml: ₹480.00.
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Legal pricing note — Indicative only: This sheet shows state‑set Minimum Retail Prices for listed SKUs; actual store prices may vary by retailer/locality as permitted by local rules.
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