Admiral Rodney HMS Royal Oak / Extra Old 12yr 40%
The Admiral Rodney HMS Royal Oak is a Saint Lucian rum aged for 12 years, crafted by Saint Lucia Distillers. Distilled from molasses, it offers a harmonious blend of pronounced raisin, vanilla, and oak aromas. The palate features rich caramel and vanilla, with nuances of spiciness and raisin. Tasters often find the rum sweet with varied notes of chocolate and tobacco, complemented by a medium finish. While some appreciate its full-bodied character, others note a tendency to be overly sweet and relatively straightforward. Admirably smooth, it remains an accessible choice for both beginners and seasoned fans seeking a well-rounded sipping experience.
Navigation
Where can I buy this rum?
12 shop offers available from 43.11 € to 82.00 €:
Highlights
-
Smooth and well-rounded taste
-
Complex fruity and spicy notes
-
Pronounced vanilla and raisin aroma
Get the best shopping experience by downloading the free RumX app. Compare offers and never miss a good deal again: Download now!
Run your own online rum shop? Team up with RumX and offer your bottles to thousands of rum enthusiasts. Contact us!
How does this rum taste?
Admiral Rodney HMS Royal Oak offers pronounced raisin and vanilla aromas and a flavorful palate with caramel, spice, and chocolate notes, though slightly sweet for some.
Most frequently mentioned flavors
Aroma
Taste
Finish
Expert reviews
Are you a blogger and want to publish your articles for free on RumX to boost your reach? Contact us!
What are the key facts about this rum?
RX140
40%
Molasses
12 years
70cl
<100€
Rum
What is the price trend for this rum?
Community purchase statistics
The RumX community has already added 157 bottles to their collections:
closed
opened
emptied
Open rate
Get the free RumX app now and digitize your rum collection. You'll gain exciting insights into the market value of your collection and how individual bottles are developing (updated weekly). The RumX app is an essential tool for all rum collectors and connoisseurs.
Create your virtual rum cabinetWhat rums have a similar taste profile?
We have compiled a list of the best alternatives to this rum for you. The identification of similar rums is based on the community's tasting notes and the key data of the rum.
About the Saint Lucia Distillers distillery
The Saint Lucia Distillers distillery is located in Saint Lucia. Rums from Saint Lucia Distillers have been reviewed 3,242 times with an average of 8.2/10.
Get the most out of RumX
Do you want to learn more about this rum, track the market value of your bottles, and share your rum with like-minded people?
Download the RumX app for free now and discover our one-stop app!
Stefan Persson
29 March 2024
“A little too weak in my opinion except for the tobacco taste, but despite that fruits, oak and some spiciness is recognizable in the nose and flavors of fruits, chocolate, vanilla and spices as well at the palate.”
Aroma
Taste
BTHHo 🥃
10 July 2023
“Intense mouth-feel of sweet sultana fruit, tobacco, and chocolate, with vanilla from the oak. Complex finish with sweet fruit, caramel, and spice.”
LukaŽiga
25 July 2024
“8,5:At first, this rum is more woody. This slightly dusty oak seems to have been well toasted and rested for many years. As if the wood had been lightly rubbed and then blown on it, a small cloud of material appears in the light, made of old wood soaked in brandy, nut powder, spices and fragrant bark.Latter on we continue with tropical fruits like orange peel, mangoes and ripe peaches.Aeration adds details of the barrel: nuts such as walnuts, almond, cocoa, the mineral character of the toasting of the surface of the wood, roasted spices or even very black coffee. All this is finely coated with caramel and molasses, but without sticking, simply to avoid an overly powdery nose. 8,3:The entry in the mouth is both round and woody, with well-toasted oak but also very caramelized and coated with molasses. The atmosphere is therefore rather dark. The spices and nuts are also roasted, and just like the wood, are rolled in a molasses mixed with honey, wood, caramel, vanilla, tobacco and a little orange zest. 8,2:The finish continues with these pleasant aromas and with the orange, which sometimes comes a bit bitter and some dried fruits...”
Aroma
Taste