Rum - Navy rum

Core

Guyana, Jamaica, Trinidad, Barbados, Blended (multi-origin)

Famous For

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Daiquiri

Rum, lime, sugar. The cocktail that proves mastery hides in simplicity.

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Mojito

Rum, mint, lime, sugar, soda. Havana bottled a summer afternoon.

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Piña Colada

Puerto Rico declared it their national drink in 1978 and two bartenders still fight over who made it first.

ABV40-57%. Navy strength is specifically 57%

Sub-styles

Navy Strength (57%)Navy BlendRoyal NavyAdmiralty BlendTot

Tasting Notes

Tar, dried fruit, brown sugar, treacle, dark toffee, leather, pot-still funk (when Jamaican-influenced), burnt caramel, allspice, clove, molasses, dark chocolate, maritime salt (yes, really — barrel-aged rum shipped by sea picks up a saline note). The finish should be long and warming. If it just burns, add water.

Brand Guide

Well

n/a — navy rum is inherently a call or above

Call

Pusser's, Lamb's ($22-28)

Premium

Smith & Cross (Jamaican, 57%), Plantation OFTD (overproof, multi-origin), Hamilton Navy Strength ($30-42)

Top Shelf

Black Tot Last Consignment (the actual final Royal Navy rum — collector only), Velier Royal Navy (various vintages) ($80-500+). Smith & Cross is the working bartender's navy rum