Admiral Rodney HMS Royal Oak St. Lucia Rum 70 cl 40%

Named after a British admiral who won a naval battle off St. Lucia in 1782, this is a rum with both feet firmly planted in the island's maritime history.

Expert description

Admiral Rodney HMS Royal Oak is a St. Lucia Rum distilled on coffey still and bottled at 40%.

The rum comes from Saint Lucia Distillers, the island's only distillery, and is a blend of rums between 7 and 12 years old, matured exclusively in previously used bourbon casks of American oak. The series is named after Admiral George Brydges Rodney, who won the Battle of the Saintes off St. Lucia in 1782, and the HMS Royal Oak expression is named after one of the British naval ships of that era.

Tasting notes

Nose

Prunes, raisins and toasted oak with a hint of tropical spice.

Palate

Intense and sweet with sultana fruit, tobacco and chocolate, carried by vanilla from the cask.

Finish

Complex with sweet fruit, caramel and spice that lingers.

Specifications

Distillery: Saint Lucia Distillers
Region/Country: St. Lucia
Type: Rum
Age: 7-12 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Bourbon American Oak
Distillation method: Coffey Still
EAN no.: 5060184940849
Serving suggestion: In a snifter glass or over ice

Flavour profile

Sweet · Spiced · Fruity · Tobacco · Caramel

Did you know?

The Battle of the Saintes in April 1782, won by Admiral Rodney off the coast of St. Lucia, is considered one of the most significant British naval battles of the American War of Independence, and it halted a Franco-Spanish attempt to capture Jamaica.

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Frequently asked questions about Admiral Rodney HMS Royal Oak

What defines Admiral Rodney HMS Royal Oak?

The rum is a blend of coffey still rum between 7 and 12 years old, matured exclusively in previously used bourbon casks, giving it a sweet, tobacco and caramel-driven character.

What does Admiral Rodney HMS Royal Oak taste like?

Prunes, raisins and toasted oak on the nose, an intense, sweet palate of sultana fruit and tobacco, and a complex finish of caramel and spice.

Where does the name Admiral Rodney come from?

The series is named after the British Admiral George Brydges Rodney, who won the Battle of the Saintes off St. Lucia in 1782.

Who is behind the rum?

Saint Lucia Distillers, the island's only distillery, which produces several acclaimed rum series from the same distillate.

How should Admiral Rodney HMS Royal Oak be served?

Great in a snifter glass to capture the sweetness and spice, or over ice for a more relaxed style.

Is Admiral Rodney HMS Royal Oak a good gift?

Yes, the historic story behind the name and the characterful flavour make it a natural gift for the rum enthusiast.