Admiral Rodney HMS Formidable Gold Rum vs Doorly's 14 Year Old Rum
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Doorly's 14 Year Old Rum currently starts £6.50 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £81.99 | £75.49 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Admiral Rodney | Doorlys |
| Type | Rum | Rum |
| Size | 700ml | 700ml |
| Where to buy |
Admiral Rodney HMS Formidable Gold Rum
Admiral Rodney HMS Formidable Gold Rum comes from St. Lucia Distillers, a producer known for its characterful pot‑still rums and long tropical ageing. The Admiral Rodney series pays tribute to the British naval commander who helped secure Caribbean trade routes in the late 18th century, with each bottling named after a ship in his fleet. HMS Formidable was Rodney’s flagship during the Battle of the Saints in 1782, and the rum reflects that sense of prestige through a richer, more mature blend. The components are typically aged between 9 and 12 years in ex‑bourbon barrels, giving it greater depth and structure than the younger expressions in the range. Its aroma shows warm caramel, rich oak, vanilla, dried fruit and a touch of baking spice. On the palate, it offers a smooth, layered texture with notes of toffee, raisins, gentle spice, toasted oak and a subtle roasted character from extended ageing. The finish is long, warm and elegantly spiced, making it a refined sipping rum that showcases the craftsmanship and complexity of St. Lucian distillation.
Doorly's 14 Year Old Rum
The Doorly's 14 year old golden rum is aged in small American white oak casks for a full 14 years, this rum has a complex character with a delicate aroma that can come only from time. With added spirit 'caramel' colour solely to restore the natural colour from the cask lost through dilution to bottling strength. An authentic rum, no sugar or other sweetener or flavour has been added. Awards: Rum Producer of the Year - International Spirits Challenge 2018 Rum Producer of the Year - IWSC 2018 Rum Producer of the Year - International Spirits Challenge 2017 Rum Producer of the Year - International Spirits Challenge 2016 Rum Producer of the Year - IWSC 2016
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