Navy Island Navy Strength Rum

Bottled at authentic 57% “Navy Strength,” Navy Island Navy Strength is a 100% Jamaican pot still blend that delivers the island’s famed high-ester character in full voice. Drawn from 11 small-batch rums of various ages and presented with gift-ready packaging, it’s a bold, craft-driven statement made for serious sipping and elevated cocktails.

Tasting Notes & Experience

Deep amber; intensely aromatic with ripe tropical fruit, estery funk and a touch of vanilla. Full-bodied palate of caramel, dark banana and cocoa layered with oak spice. Long, powerful finish that stays balanced and deeply satisfying.

Key Details

• Distillery: Navy Island Rum Company (blend of Jamaican distilleries)
• Type: Dark Navy Strength Rum
• Region: Jamaica
• ABV: 57%
• Volume: 700ml
• Stills: 100% Pot Still
• Aging: Blend of small-batch rums of various ages (tropically matured)
• Signature Serve: Neat or over a large cube; also superb in bold classics

Cocktail Pairings

Navy Strength Daiquiri (lime bite meets rich funk); Mai Tai (almond, citrus and high-ester depth); Painkiller (pineapple-coconut lifted by 57% structure); Rum Old Fashioned (bitters and orange over molasses power); Jungle Bird (Campari’s bite balanced by ripe banana notes).

Craftsmanship & Story

Inspired by Jamaica’s pot-still heritage and the naval tradition of 57% ABV, this blend unites 11 carefully chosen small-batch rums, each fermented and distilled for expressive ester character, then married to achieve balance, complexity and signature Jamaican intensity.

Special Features

Authentic Navy Strength (57% ABV) for concentrated flavour; 100% pot still high-ester style; blend of 11 rums for layered complexity; striking bottle with cylindrical gift tube—ideal for collectors and premium gifting.

Recognition & Accolades

This rum has garnered global acclaim, recognised by critics and competitions alike:

• Gold: Meininger’s International Spirits Award (ISW) 2023
• Gold: Meininger’s International Spirits Award (ISW) 2022
• Silver: International Wine & Spirit Competition 2019
• Silver: International Spirits Challenge 2019
• Silver: International Spirits Challenge 2018

Celebrated worldwide for its refinement, character and craftsmanship.

Perfect for Gifting or Sipping

A standout for enthusiasts who love bold Jamaican character—thrilling neat, commanding in classics and presented in gift-ready packaging for birthdays, anniversaries and corporate thanks.

Fast, Secure NZ-Wide Delivery

Order online for fast NZ delivery. Lovingly packed with a selection of stylish packaging and a personal message option to complete the perfect gift.