{"title":"Smith \u0026 Cross","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmith \u0026amp; Cross is a Jamaican rum bottled at navy strength — typically defined as 57% ABV or higher — a specification historically associated with the British Royal Navy's practice of storing spirits aboard ships at a proof high enough that gunpowder dampened by the spirit could still ignite. The brand produces a traditional Jamaican pot still rum, distilled at the Hampden Estate distillery in Trelawny Parish, one of Jamaica's oldest and most respected rum-making facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJamaican rum is distinguished by its use of \"dunder\" (the residue left in the still after distillation) and, at some distilleries, \"muck pits\" — fermentation aids that encourage the development of esters and congeners responsible for the style's characteristically funky, fruity, and pungent aromatic profile. Smith \u0026amp; Cross exhibits this profile in concentrated form: high-ester rum with notes of overripe tropical fruit, banana, and funk, amplified by the elevated alcohol content. It is bottled without age statement and is widely used as a mixing rum in tiki and classic cocktail traditions, where its intensity anchors drinks that might otherwise lose character under dilution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Navy Strength expression is the brand's signature offering, blending pot still distillates to produce a rum that is both assertive neat and remarkably functional in cocktails requiring a bold base spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"smith-cross-navy-strength-rum-1","title":"Smith \u0026 Cross - Navy Strength - Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmith \u0026amp; Cross Navy Strength Rum represents a masterclass in traditional Jamaican rum production. This potent 57% ABV expression showcases the rich, funky character that defines Jamaica's most celebrated distilleries. Crafted using a blend of pot still and column still rums, Smith \u0026amp; Cross delivers the bold, complex flavors that have made Jamaican rum a cornerstone of craft cocktail culture and spirits collections worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJamaica's unique terroir and centuries-old rum-making tradition create spirits of exceptional character. The tropical climate, pristine water sources, and time-honored fermentation and distillation methods produce rums with distinctive depth and complexity. Smith \u0026amp; Cross Navy Strength is ideal for cocktail enthusiasts and spirits collectors seeking an authentic Jamaican rum with serious backbone and versatility in mixed drinks, from classic daiquiris to bold tiki creations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smith \u0026 Cross","offers":[{"title":"70cl","offer_id":55763226886524,"sku":"Smith \u0026 Cross - Rum - 70cl","price":46.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/6758\/files\/Smith_Cross_Rum.jpg?v=1758191183"}],"url":"https:\/\/onshorecellars.com\/en-ie\/collections\/producer-smith-cross.oembed","provider":"Onshore Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}