Berry Bros & Rudd Classic Range Rum

An entry-level Jamaican blend selected by Berry Bros and Rudd, the long-established London wine and spirits house, for its Classic Range. It carries no age statement and is certified unsweetened, positioned as a recognisable introduction to the island's fruity, lightly funky pot-still character rather than a heavyweight sipper.

The nose runs typically Jamaican, banana, fresh-cut green apple and a touch of furniture polish over wildflower honey, while the palate leans on pear drop sweets and orchard fruit before a peppery, slightly bitter finish with a wisp of smoke. The ester lift here is soft rather than explosive, which keeps it approachable. At 40.5% it reads as easy and budget-friendly, and most find it shines brightest stretched into mixed drinks where the fruit and honey carry.