Nobilis West Indies No. 3 Rockley BBR 1986 34yr 54,7%
Complex honey and smoke with rich spice.
The "No. 3 Rockley BBR" offers an intricate balance of honey, smoke, and spices, marked by exceptional complexity and a prolonged, satisfying finish. Notably sophisticated.
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How does this rum taste?
- Complex flavor profile
- Long, satisfying finish
- Integrated alcohol
The "No. 3 Rockley BBR," distilled in 1986 at Barbados' West Indies distillery, is a standout rum reflecting complexity and depth. Bottled at cask strength with a 54.7% ABV by Nobilis Rum, it boasts a profile rich in honey, smoke, and spices, with notes of tropical fruit and wood. A rare release with only 169 bottles, its aroma of honey and smokiness, coupled with a creaminess on the palate, draws high praise. User reviews highlight its subtle medicinal note, harmonious alcohol integration, and long, nuanced finish. This unique blend of flavors makes it a compelling choice for rum enthusiasts, though some suggest more competitive alternatives exist for its price point.
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About the West Indies distillery
The West Indies distillery is located in Barbados. Rums from West Indies have been reviewed 3,660 times with an average of 7.9/10.
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TheRhumhoe
Oct 7, 2023
"A rum whose vintage is often considered a benchmark in the field, and it's easy to see why. The nose is very full and complex, with a multitude of flavors: exotic fruits, floral notes, aromatic herbs, tobacco, spices (ginger, licorice, anise, chili, vanilla, pepper), smoky wood, nuts, caramel, honey, chocolate and medicinal notes form an aromatic bouquet as special as it is detailed, deep and lively. The palate is very elegant and sophisticated. The rum is lively, rich in spices, aromatic herbs and floral notes that extend to honey. Wood, smoke, leather and chocolate follow the complex, fresh palate. Some medicinal and fruity notes lie in ambush on the tongue. The alcohol is very well integrated. The finish is long, dark, bitter, medicinal, woody and slightly herbaceous. There are also dried fruits, leather, spices and chocolate. For a profile of Barbados, this is an original, complete and accomplished rum, with remarkable and delicious flavors."
Johannes
Nov 20, 2022
"In direct comparison to the RA, SS and Plantation, it does not seem quite as intense and can not quite keep up with the top 3. Nevertheless, still a high, exceptional quality!"
mto75
Aug 17, 2024
"the RA 86 in comparison with the Nobilis 86. Both with that unique herbal, medicinal, floral, smoky-honey note on the nose. The Nobilis still has orange peel. The RA seems a bit more edgy or expressive, even though the Nobilis is slightly higher in ABV. On the palate, both toasted cask, grapefruit."
RumTaTa
Jul 30, 2023
"This is one of the oldest rums I've had in the glass (thanks to saibotztar). The nose is already unusual with forest and buckwheat honey, ripe tropical fruit, vanilla, fig cake and less barrel-heavy than expected. The alcohol is absolutely unobtrusive on the nose. On the palate, a blast! Then aromas from the nose are joined by resin. The rum shows a very creamy mouthfeel and again the alcohol is at no time superficial. The finish is eternally long and also here I find all the flavors of the nose again, supplemented by a trace of oak / barrel. What a great rum!"