Admiral Rodney HMS Formidable St. Lucia Rum 70 cl 40%

HMS Formidable was Admiral George Rodney's own flagship at the Battle of the Saintes, where the French fleet was driven back in 1782. Fittingly, the Formidable bottling is the oldest and most full-bodied in the Admiral Rodney series.

Expert Description

Admiral Rodney HMS Formidable is a St Lucia Rum aged in American bourbon barrels and bottled at 40%.

Behind the rum stands St Lucia Distillers, which blends rums distilled on Coffey stills and aged for up to twelve years in American white oak. As the flagship expression of the series, HMS Formidable is the oldest and most complex blend in the range, named after Rodney's own command ship during the decisive victory over the French.

The long ageing in bourbon barrels gives a deep, honeyed character, where raisin, walnut and a hint of tobacco leaf mingle with the classic sweetness of the oak.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Honeyed sweetness with raisins, vanilla, nutmeg and a hint of walnut and dark chocolate.

Palate

Rich and oaky with honey, cinnamon, dark chocolate and a lightly bitter note of coffee beans.

Finish

Long with tobacco leaf, oak and a final caramel sweetness fading gently out.

Specifications

Name: Admiral Rodney HMS Formidable
Distillery: St Lucia Distillers
Region/Country: St Lucia
Type: Rum
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: American bourbon barrels
EAN: 5060184940863
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed neat at room temperature, ideally as a nightcap

Flavour Profile

Rich · Honeyed · Oaky · Spiced · Complex

Did You Know?

HMS Formidable was the ship Admiral Rodney himself commanded from during the Battle of the Saintes, making this particular bottle in the series a tribute to the admiral's own flagship.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Admiral Rodney HMS Formidable

What is Admiral Rodney HMS Formidable?

It's the oldest and most full-bodied blend in the Admiral Rodney series, a St Lucia Rum aged in American bourbon barrels and bottled at 40%.

Why is it called HMS Formidable?

The name honours Admiral Rodney's own flagship during the Battle of the Saintes in 1782, where the British defeated the French fleet, and which was Rodney's personal command ship.

What does Admiral Rodney HMS Formidable taste like?

It tastes richly of honey, raisins, dark chocolate and walnut, with a lightly bitter coffee note and a long, tobacco-tinged finish from the extended bourbon barrel ageing.

What's the difference between HMS Formidable and HMS Monarch?

HMS Formidable is the oldest and most complex expression in the series and is aged exclusively in bourbon barrels, while HMS Monarch is a younger blend that also includes port casks and therefore has a more pronounced berry note.

How should Admiral Rodney HMS Formidable be served?

Best neat at room temperature in a rum or cognac glass, ideally as a calm way to close out the evening, letting the complex honey and oak notes fully unfold.

Who is behind the Admiral Rodney series?

The series is produced by St Lucia Distillers, which combines Coffey-distilled rum with long ageing in American oak to create a deep, complex style.