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Smith & Cross Pot Still Jamaican rum
This Jamaican 100% pot still, high ester rum is one of the heaviest pot still rums available and is said to be reminiscent of 19th century Jamaican rum...
Patrick Brady
28th July at 02:23
Used in a Rum Old Fashioned with minimal bitters to track evolution as it dilutes on ice. Initially it's spice heavy with that 57% ABV. Dilution over time allows tobacco notes to move forward with a hint of molasses gaining strength. Further time on ice shifts towards the expected cocktail result - rich spice and tobacco with that Jamaican "funk" of tropical fruit. This beautiful rum holds up even as the ice cube(s) give up the ghost and takes on an enjoyable caramel bourbon facade.
8th April at 21:39
Sadly, just like many other sources and people, all of this is wrong information about the rum. Please refer to this article:
https://www.rumwonk.com/p/the-many-myths-of-smith-and-cross
Perhaps a new tasting is in order? Thanks!
https://www.rumwonk.com/p/the-many-myths-of-smith-and-cross
Perhaps a new tasting is in order? Thanks!
1st April at 16:44
Incredible rum, the layers of funk and the notes of spice and tropical fruits just hit different every time. My new favorite rum for vast majority of cocktails, i even drink some neat, way smoother then El dorado 12 for me ;)
3rd February at 01:59
One of my favorite bottles of rum for mixing, and a great addition to many tiki drinks. Funky and full of character, and with the proof to carry that flavor through.
11th September 2022 at 21:42
Smith & Cross is n/a where I am, so Plantation O.F.T.D. (69% ABV!) used instead. Dangerously good cocktail :)
7th December 2020 at 20:24
Smith & Cross is so hard to get in Australia, what's a suitable alternative for making cocktails?
1st April at 16:45
Rum Fire, Hamilton black pot
20th September 2022 at 09:33
I had no problems buying it.