Navy Island Navy Strength Rum
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Description
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.
Shipping
We offer free standard shipping on orders over £80 and a £9 flat rate on orders up to £80. Orders are processed Monday–Friday within 1–2 business days, and delivery typically takes 2-7 business days. All parcels are sent with tracked delivery via reputable carriers.
Return & Refunds
We offer a 30-day return policy on most items, plus a free return label with every order.
Items must be unused, in their original packaging, with tags and proof of purchase. To start a return, email us at support@spiritbarlife.com and we’ll send your label and instructions.
Once we receive and approve your return, refunds are issued to your original payment method within 10 business days.