Admiral Rodney HMS Formidable

"8:On the nose of this rum first impression goes towards the acidity that penetrates first, with fresh but fleshy fruits, a little burst, with a protruding core. Despite a body that we guess is rather light, the rum seduces relentlessly, tirelessly. It is therefore a feeling of concentration that we also perceive quite quickly, with a gently spicy spring honey and an elegant woodiness. As with a perfume, the nose evolves with the air and time. This comparison is not innocent because the rum gains in elegance and refinement. The fruits are certainly quite pushy, but they have been carefully chosen and are presented in a fine tobacco case. 7,8:On the palate, the attack is as with Barbados rums, we can count on a melted and tasty woodiness, with caramel, vanilla and tobacco that spread generously. This mouth does not lack softness, even if we do not feel any sweet sensation. We could rather speak of something honeyed, even a little milky, like an egg custard. The mid-palate raises the level a notch with a handful of well-melted spices that now enhance a more frankly woody rum, with accents of stone fruits in brandy, as the rum is quite strongly dry. 7,8:The finish maintains the complexity and elegance, the palate notes linger on, enveloping everything and closing the experience with a lovely peppery veil.."

"Tasted this rum at my recent visit at the Saint Lucia Distillers (SLD). This one is named after the Admiral’s flagship during the battle of the Saintes in 1782. The different destillates used is taken from the bottom of the Coffey column still, which should make it more complex and powerful despite the low ABV, and was aged between 9 and 12 years in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels. The nose is fruity, spicy, woody, nutty and sweet with scents of raisins, vanilla, nutmeg, oak, walnut, honey and chocolate. At the palate it’s complex, balanced, dry, sweet, spicy and woody with flavors of honey, caramel, cinnamon, vanilla, oak, tobacco and chocolate. The finish is rather long, sweet and spicy."

"Got this as a present for Christmas, never reviewed it. Strange! To the nose it reminds me of a sweet and sour, think sirupy Marmelade, of the sort I would like to have on my toast, right now. On the tongue, it's more of the same, more wood. Unfortunately is a bit watery, due to the low ABV, but does also gjve a long and heavy mouthfeel. What that would have been at a higher ABV. In the end there is a bit freshness as well... Mint perhaps? It's faint. It must be said, however, that this bottle has been open for quite some time now, and thus had lots time to breathe. The Rum is well made, for the mainstream market obviously, but makes a nice uncomplicated drink by the side. Enjoy! I finished this bottle now, and found that time did not do it well on the end. It got a bit watery in taste, which makes me subtract a point."

"This is a pretty sweet release and I think it's a good rum for beginners actually. Fruity and sweet with nice spices and wood on top. I think they have watered down way too much which is also why the sweetness punched through. Price to quality can be argued 😊"

"Für nur 40% ist der Rum durchaus kräftig. Die Fasswürze wird von Honig und Kräutern begleitet, die in eine minzige Richtung gehen. Das Ergebnis ist schön rund und der Abgang relativ lang. Mehr % wären toll"

"A pleasant and nice rum but very (too) sweet. To be reserved for those who like sweetness."

"Sehr seltsam"

"Very long"

"In my view great rum with typical heaviness is cut by some freshness as well. Quite complex and very pleasant"

"Silný, hodně suchý, tóny ovoce. Není to můj šálek čaje."

"solid drinking strength from st Lucia!"

"Slabota"

"Rhum sans intérêt pour moi."

"Very mild, calm and sweet Very light Brite"

"The pinnacle of the Admiral Rodney HMS series, HMS Formidable is a blend of column-distilled rums aged between nine and 12 years in bourbon barrels. It is named after Admiral Rodney’s flagship in the Battle of the Saints – the crucial battle where he broke the French lines and secured Britain’s dominance over the Caribbean. Nosing Papaya , oak , port , apples , honey Tasting Sweet delicious st Lucian heaven wow ... Starts off with chocolate toffee apple then fades into like a red wine (port) ..vanilla and raisens dominate the finish"