Nobilis No. 3 Rockley BBR

Aromas of honey and smoky vanilla lead to a palate of tropical fruit, spice, and roasted wood notes, all wrapped in creamy texture. Highly complex and community-admired, this crowd-favorite is a stellar choice for fans of mature, characterful rums.

9.1  / 10  (63 reviews)

Honey, smoke, vanilla and fruit — complex and creamy.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Rich honey and smoky depth
    • Exceptionally smooth, creamy texture
    • Outstanding aromatic complexity

    Honeyed richness takes center stage in No. 3 Rockley BBR, complemented by complex layers of smoke, vanilla, spice, and mellow tropical fruits. With 34 years of pot still maturation, RumX drinkers highlight a uniquely creamy, fragrant experience and a profile that is distinctively Rockley—powerful, yet harmoniously balanced. For those seeking an original, sophisticated Barbados rum, this limited release invites discovery.

    Aroma

    Honey Vanilla Smoky Spice

    Taste

    Honey Smoky Tropical fruit Vanilla

    How is this rum rated?

    9.1  / 10  (63 reviews)
    Top 1% Barbados
    Top 3% West Indies

    "The Nobilis Rockley in direct comparison to the Rendsburger... both top class rums... with a slight advantage for the Rendsburger... which is a little more present... Otherwise, they are very similar... it's a shame that something like this is no longer produced. The complexity is simply fantastic and the blend of smoke and honey flavors is unique."

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    9.1 / 10
    Review by: Thunderbird

    "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."

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    9.1 / 10
    Review by: TheRhumhoe

    "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!"

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    9.1 / 10
    Review by: Johannes

    "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."

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    9.2 / 10
    Review by: mto75
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX9395
    ABV
    54,7%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Vintage
    1986
    Cask number
    #NR03
    Mark
    BBR
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    34 years
    No. of bottles
    169
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Nobilis Rum • West Indies 1986   34yr   54,7% No. 3 Rockley BBR

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    Open rate
    11%
    Ø Market value
    711€

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    The West Indies distillery is located in Barbados. Rums from West Indies have been reviewed 4,034 times with an average of 7.9/10.

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