CRITICAL ACCLAIM:“A top pick for tiki and tropical drinks, this practically begs for lime juice. Scented with warm honey notes, the palate shows lots of brown sugar and spice, plus an enticingly untamed, funky finish (the fabled *hogo*). Since it's “navy strength,” you might not want to sip it straight up—the producer wisely recommends exploring the profile first in a daiquiri—though it's smooth and interesting enough if you want to try.” - 95 PTS, WINE ENTHUSIAST (01/2014)DISTILLERY NOTES:Made entirely from Wedderburn and Plummer pot still distillates, Smith & Cross bursts with bold notes of caramelized banana, tropical fruit, and spice, finishing earthy and dry. This is unapologetically old-school rum – no added sugar, no chill filtration, no shortcuts. Bottled at Navy Strength (57%), it’s a powerhouse in Tiki drinks, punches, and any classic that calls for real Jamaican depth. It shines in a Daiquiri or Mai Tai, but don’t stop there. Try it in a Kingston Negroni, where its spice and funk balance sweet vermouth and red bitter. Or stir it into a Martinez with Cocchi Vermouth di Torino, maraschino, and orange bitters—a cocktail with a reggae soul."
