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Admiral Rodney HMS Formidable 15yr 40%

“Sweet, fruity, with a pleasing complexity and smooth finish.”

Admiral Rodney HMS Formidable, produced at Saint Lucia Distillers distillery, is a 15-year-old rum distilled from molasses with a notable 40% ABV. Characterized by its fresh, sweet, minty, fruity, and vanilla aroma, it offers a rich mix of honey, mint, sweet ginger, and cocoa flavors. This easy-to-enjoy rum is a perfect choice for beginners, favored for its quality, complexity, and pleasant taste. Community members recommend it for those who enjoy a smooth, sweet, and approachable rum experience.

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How does this rum taste?

An approachably sweet, fruity rum with hints of spice, oak, and chocolate. Some find it a tad watery but delight in its smoothness and long-lasting notes of vanilla and raisin. Best suited for those who savor mild sweetness.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Fruity Fresh Minty Woody Sweet Sour

Taste

Minty Sweet Cocoa Honey Woody Ginger

Finish

Ginger Caramelized Woody Honey Dark chocolate Dried fruit

Community reviews

7.5/1042 ratings
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7.1/10

“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 😊”

Aroma

Sweet Vanilla Glue Fresh Caramel

Taste

Sweet Woody Vanilla Mild Ginger
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7.8/10

“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!”

Aroma

Sour Fruity Woody Plum Currants

Taste

Diluted Currants Plum Fruity Woody
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7.5/10

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

Aroma

Minty Caramel Round Honey Cocoa

Taste

Caramel Honey Minty Sweet Woody

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
RumX ID
RX178
ABV
40%
Made from
Molasses
Age
15 years
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
Under 100€
Type of spirit
Rum

What is the price trend for this rum?

56 €
Ø Market value

Community purchase statistics

The RumX community has already added 76 bottles to their collections:

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About the Saint Lucia Distillers distillery

The Saint Lucia Distillers distillery is located in Saint Lucia. Rums from Saint Lucia Distillers have been reviewed 2,907 times with an average of 8.2/10.


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