Persian lime and vanilla form the backbone of this spiced rum, named after the British naval admiral Edward Vernon, credited with inventing grog.
Expert Description
Admiral's Old J Spiced Rum is a Spiced Rum-based Spirit Drink from the United Kingdom, bottled at 35%.
The rum is built on a Caribbean rum base, spiced with a classic combination of Persian lime and vanilla complemented by cinnamon, nutmeg and a touch of clove. The range is named after Admiral Edward "Old Grog" Vernon, the 18th-century British naval admiral whose nickname is said to have given its name to the watered-down rum ration, "grog", served to British naval sailors.
Tasting Notes
Nose
A blast of vanilla and lime, where cinnamon, lime and toffee are the most prominent tones.
Palate
Well-rounded spice and toffee, cut through with limey freshness, with notes of lime cordial, cream soda, fudge and toffee, cinnamon, nutmeg and a hint of clove.
Finish
Sweet, smooth vanilla with a trail of burnt toffee spice, black pepper, star anise and clove.
Specifications
Name: Admiral's Old J Spiced Rum
Region/Country: United Kingdom
Type: Spiced Rum-based Spirit Drink
ABV: 35%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5031992900011
Serving suggestion: Enjoy with cola, ginger beer or lime
Bottler: Old J
Flavour Profile
Spicy · Lime · Vanilla · Toffee · Full-bodied
Did You Know?
Admiral Edward Vernon's nickname "Old Grog" stemmed from the grosgrain fabric his coat was made of, and his decision to dilute the navy's rum rations in 1740 later gave its name to the drink "grog".
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