Admiral Rodney HMS Monarch St Lucia Rum 70 cl 40%

The Battle of the Saintes in 1782 turned Admiral George Rodney into a naval hero, and on St Lucia his name and his ships still lend their honour to the island's rum. HMS Monarch was one of the vessels that made a difference that day.

Expert Description

Admiral Rodney HMS Monarch is a St Lucia Rum aged in ex-bourbon and port wine barrels and bottled at 40%.

The rum is produced by St Lucia Distillers and is a blend of Coffey still rums aged between six and nine years before being married into the finished blend. Some of the barrels previously held port wine, giving a clear streak of red berries and dark fruit on top of the classic bourbon-barrel character of vanilla and caramel.

The name HMS Monarch honours one of the ships in Admiral Rodney's fleet during the Battle of the Saintes, where the British defeated the French fleet in 1782, a victory still celebrated in the naming of the Admiral Rodney series.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla and caramel meet red and black berries, with a sweet hint of dried sultanas.

Palate

Full-bodied and balanced with brown sugar, dark chocolate, candied fruit and a light tannic structure from the port casks.

Finish

Long and sweet with tropical spices and a final hint of oak.

Specifications

Name: Admiral Rodney HMS Monarch
Distillery: St Lucia Distillers
Region/Country: St Lucia
Age: 11 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Ex-bourbon and port wine barrels
EAN: 5060184940900
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed neat at room temperature or with a single ice cube

Flavour Profile

Full-bodied · Sweet · Berry-forward · Spiced · Balanced

Did You Know?

The entire Admiral Rodney series is named after ships from Rodney's fleet at the Battle of the Saintes, where HMS Monarch was among the vessels that took part in the decisive British victory over France.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Admiral Rodney HMS Monarch

What is Admiral Rodney HMS Monarch?

It's a St Lucia Rum from St Lucia Distillers, a blend of rums aged between six and nine years in ex-bourbon and port wine barrels and bottled at 40%.

What do the port wine barrels add to the flavour?

The port barrels add a layer of red and black berries and a light tannic structure, complementing the classic vanilla and caramel from the bourbon barrels.

Why is it called HMS Monarch?

The name honours one of the ships in Admiral Rodney's fleet during the Battle of the Saintes in 1782, where the British defeated the French fleet, a victory the entire Admiral Rodney series is named after.

How should Admiral Rodney HMS Monarch be served?

Best neat at room temperature in a rum or cognac glass so the vanilla and berry notes can open up, possibly with a single ice cube.

Who is behind the Admiral Rodney series?

The series is produced by St Lucia Distillers on the island of St Lucia, known for combining Coffey-distilled rums with a broad range of cask types across its various blends.

Does Admiral Rodney HMS Monarch make a good gift?

Yes, the gift box and the historical story of the Battle of the Saintes make it a fitting gift for rum lovers with an interest in naval history.