Admiral Rodney HMS Royal Oak / Extra Old

Smooth vanilla-oak sipper, crowd favorite

According to reviews, it tastes of vanilla, caramel, oak, and dried fruit, with a hint of spice. Many recommend it as a smooth sipper ideal for both beginners and fans of classic rum styles.

7.6/10 124 reviews

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    How does this rum taste?

    Smooth and balanced
    Distinct vanilla and caramel
    Accessible entry-level sipper

    Most reviewers appreciate Admiral Rodney HMS Royal Oak's rounded, smooth character, with vanilla, caramel, and a distinct oak presence taking center stage. Notes of raisin, prunes, and subtle spice emerge, giving it depth without overwhelming sweetness. sippers enjoy it neat or with a single ice cube, while some also recommend it in classic cocktails. Its well-balanced profile, steady reputation, and enjoyable texture make it worth exploring—especially for those new to aged rums.

    Aroma

    Raisin Vanilla Oak Fruity

    Taste

    Caramel Vanilla Spicy Raisin

    How is this rum rated?

    7.6/10 124 reviews

     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.

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    7.1 /10
    Review by: Stefan Persson

     Ein lieblich-süßer Rum, der gefällig aber auch etwas sprittig daher kommt. Ich finde hier vor allem Vanille, Karamel und ein paar Röstaromen. Insgesamt ist der aber recht flach und beliebig. Macht nicht viel verkehrt, ist aber auch ziemlich langweilig. 84/100 oder 5/10

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    5.0 /10
    Review by: Bene37

     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..

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    8.3 /10
    Review by: LukaŽiga

     Intense mouth-feel of sweet sultana fruit, tobacco, and chocolate, with vanilla from the oak. Complex finish with sweet fruit, caramel, and spice.

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    7.5 /10
    Review by: BTHHo 🥃
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    Details about this rum

    RumX ID
    RX140
    ABV
    40%
    Made from
    Molasses
    Age
    12 years
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <100€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Saint Lucia Distillers 12yr &nbsp; 40% Admiral Rodney HMS Royal Oak / Extra Old

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    Open rate
    35%
    Ø Market value
    70€

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    The Saint Lucia Distillers distillery is located in Saint Lucia. Rums from Saint Lucia Distillers have been reviewed 4,020 times with an average of 8.2/10.

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