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Traditional Jamaica Rum

A bold Jamaican rum crafted using time-honoured methods and bottled at navy strength. Revered by bartenders, respected by purists – this is rum with depth, character and history in every pour.

Rooted in Tradition.

Bottled with Purpose.

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The Rum

What makes it traditional? Everything.

Smith & Cross is one of the oldest names in British rum. But this isn’t nostalgia – it’s fire in a bottle. Made exclusively from Wedderburn and Plummer pot still distillates at Jamaica’s Hampden Estate, it carries the heat and depth bartenders crave.

No added sugar. No shortcuts. Just pure Jamaican character, bottled at 57% ABV.

Why It Matters

The bartender’s not-so-secret weapon.

Smith & Cross Jamaica Rum contains only Wedderburn and Plummer pot still distillates, famous for their notes of exotic fruits and spice.

Smith & Cross has become a cult classic behind the bar. Why? Because it shines where others fade.

This isn’t your casual beach sipper – it’s a tool for bold drinks with backbone.

How to enjoy

Cocktails, the Smith & Cross way.

These recipes aren’t invented – they’re revered. We’ve collaborated with leading bartenders and drawn from Haus Alpenz’s deep library to share the classics.

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The Kingston Negroni

  • 30ml Smith & Cross Rum
  • 30ml sweet vermouth
  • 30ml Campari

Add ingredients to mixing glass with ice and stir until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over large ice. Garnish with orange slice and serve.

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The Doctor

  • 1 oz Swedish Punsch
  • 1 oz Smith & Cross Rum
  • 1 oz lime juice

Add ingredients to mixing glass with ice and stir until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over large ice. Garnish with orange slice and serve.

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Jamaica Daiquiri

  • 1.5 oz Smith & Cross Rum
  • 0.75 oz lime juice
  • 0.75 oz simple syrup
  • 2 dash Angostura Bitters

Add ingredients to mixer and shake with ice. Double-strain into a coupe. Garnish with a lime wheel.

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Punk Killer

  • 2 oz Smith & Cross Rum
  • 1.5 oz pineapple juice
  • 1 oz orange juice
  • 1 oz coconut cream

Add ingredients to mixer and shake with ice. Pour into a tiki mug. Garnish with a cherry and orange slice.

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What They’re Saying Behind the Bar

"Great complexity for a rum of this price and age, works excellently in cocktails because the primary notes of this rum easily punch through."
Master of Malt Customer
"This high-ester beauty, easily competes with bottles twice the price. This is a MUST TRY, if you are into real old-fashioned funky rum."
Lars, Denmark
"The closest thing on the market now to authentic Jamaica rum as used in the famous / infamous punch bowls of the past. No holds barred, fierce and uncompromised. Fantastic for giving depth of flavour to cocktails or surprisingly good as a sipper."
Masters of Malt Customer
"This has to be the best. Full flavoured and strong. Essential in a Kingston Negroni."
Nick B, York, UK

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Produced in the United Kingdom by Hayman Distillers

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