2013 Rum Trail, Small Batch, 11-Year-Old, Rum, Jamaica (48%) vs Admiral Rodney HMS Royal Oak Gold Rum

Admiral Rodney HMS Royal Oak Gold Rum

Admiral Rodney HMS Royal Oak comes from St. Lucia Distillers, a producer known for its traditional pot‑still rums and careful barrel ageing. The Admiral Rodney range is inspired by the famous British naval commander who helped secure Caribbean trade routes in the 18th century, and each expression is named after one of the ships in his fleet. HMS Royal Oak honours the vessel that played a key role in the Battle of the Saints in 1782, a turning point in the region’s naval history. The rum itself reflects that heritage through long ageing and a focus on depth and structure. HMS Royal Oak contains rums aged between 7 to 12 years. Its aroma shows rich caramel, warm oak, dried fruit and a touch of baking spice. On the palate, it offers a smooth, layered texture with notes of toffee, vanilla, gentle spice, raisins and a subtle roasted character from extended time in ex‑bourbon barrels. The finish is long, warm and elegantly spiced, making it a refined sipping rum with a distinctly Caribbean sense of history and craftsmanship.