{"product_id":"admiral-rodney-hms-royal-oak-rum-70cl","title":"Admiral Rodney HMS Royal Oak Rum, 70cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdmiral Rodney HMS Royal Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e is an extra old Saint Lucia rum, blended from molasses rums aged for between seven and twelve years in ex-bourbon casks. The Admiral Rodney range commemorates the Battle of the Saints in 1782, and each bottling is named after a ship in Admiral Rodney’s fleet. HMS Royal Oak is a smooth, layered sipping rum with dried fruit, chocolate and toasty oak, 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\u003eThe rum is distilled from molasses in a Coffey still, then aged exclusively in used American white oak bourbon casks. Distillates between seven and twelve years old are blended together, giving a rounded Saint Lucia rum with the weight and depth of a long-matured spirit.\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 Prunes and raisins with toasty oak and tropical spices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet sultana fruit, tobacco and chocolate, with vanilla from the oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet fruit, caramel and spice.\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 Royal Oak is at its best neat or over a single large ice cube in a tumbler, which lets the dried fruit and oak unfold slowly. It also suits a rich Rum Old Fashioned, and pairs well with dark chocolate desserts, dried fruit or nut pastries.\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 Extra old 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 7 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":55430760431953,"sku":"AV-RUM-0110","price":64.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/1435\/7585\/files\/admiral-rodney-hms-royal-oak-rum-70cl.webp?v=1792714856","url":"https:\/\/the-amber-vault.co.uk\/products\/admiral-rodney-hms-royal-oak-rum-70cl","provider":"The Amber Vault ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}