{"product_id":"admiral-rodney-hms-formidable-rum-70cl","title":"Admiral Rodney HMS Formidable Rum, 70cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdmiral Rodney HMS Formidable\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare Saint Lucia rum and the most mature bottling in the Admiral Rodney range, blended from molasses rums aged for between nine and twelve years in ex-bourbon casks. Named after Admiral Rodney’s flagship at the Battle of the Saints in 1782, it is an oaky, rich sipping rum with honey, raisin and spice, bottled at 40% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Lucia Distillers sits in the Roseau Valley near Castries and is the last remaining rum distillery on the island. It was formed in 1972, when the Barnard family, who had distilled at Dennery since 1932, joined forces with Geest and moved production to the Roseau distillery. It also makes the well-regarded Chairman’s Reserve rums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it’s made\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHMS Formidable is distilled from molasses in a Coffey column still and aged in American white oak casks that previously held bourbon. The distillery’s team blends rums between nine and twelve years old, which gives the bottling extra depth and structure compared with the younger expressions in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyed raisin fruit, spices and vanilla, with oak, dark chocolate and nutmeg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet sultana fruit balanced by toasty oak, with cinnamon, cacao and leaf tobacco.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming, with sweet spices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to enjoy it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdmiral Rodney HMS Formidable deserves to be sipped neat in a tulip or snifter glass, with a few drops of water if you like. A single large ice cube also works well. It pairs nicely with dark chocolate, roasted nuts, a mature cheese or a good cigar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged rum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion \/ origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint Lucia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint Lucia Distillers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCasks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used American white oak bourbon casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend of rums aged 9 to 12 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70cl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease drink responsibly. This product is intended for customers aged 18 and over.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Admiral Rodney","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55430760530257,"sku":"AV-RUM-0111","price":81.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/1435\/7585\/files\/admiral-rodney-hms-formidable-rum-70cl.webp?v=1792714856","url":"https:\/\/the-amber-vault.co.uk\/products\/admiral-rodney-hms-formidable-rum-70cl","provider":"The Amber Vault ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}