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Producer Admiral Rodney
Type Rum
Aromatic profile Notes of caramel, vanilla, spices
Ingredients Molasses, water, yeast
Format 70 cl
Gradation 40.0%
Country Isola Santa Lucia
Type of cask American oak barrel
Aging Minimum 5 years in barrel
Distillation method Continuous column
Filtration Cold filtration
Color Dark amber
Consumption Neat, with ice or cocktail
Admiral Rodney

Rum HMS Formidable - Boxed - Admiral Rodney

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Format: 70 cl

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Technical information
Producer Admiral Rodney
Type Rum
Aromatic profile Notes of caramel, vanilla, spices
Ingredients Molasses, water, yeast
Format 70 cl
Gradation 40.0%
Country Isola Santa Lucia
Type of cask American oak barrel
Aging Minimum 5 years in barrel
Distillation method Continuous column
Filtration Cold filtration
Color Dark amber
Consumption Neat, with ice or cocktail

Admiral Rodney's HMS Formidable Rum is a label that stands out in the super-premium rum landscape due to its depth and complexity of aromas. This rum is a tribute to historic British vessels, particularly the HMS Formidable, renowned for its feats during the Napoleonic Wars. Produced at the famous distillery in Saint Lucia, it utilizes a copper column distillation method dating back to the 1940s, imparting unique purity and finesse to the rum.

HMS Formidable Rum is presented in a case, making the packaging as attractive as the contents, ideal for collectors or as a superb gift. This spirit displays a deep amber color, with golden reflections that captivate at first glance. The aroma opens with intense notes of molasses, vanilla, and chocolate, enriched by hints of ripe tropical fruit and sweet spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg.

On the palate, the Formidable is decidedly complex and layered. The entry is soft, almost velvety, but soon a vigorous tannic structure emerges, balancing the initial sweetness. Flavors of caramel, tobacco, and oak wood are masterfully intertwined, leading to a long and lingering finish where echoes of spice and dried fruit leave an unforgettable trace.

This rum is not only an excellent example of distillery craftsmanship but also a sensory experience that transports the taster on a journey through the history and flavors of the Caribbean. Ideally enjoyed neat, perhaps accompanied by a fine cigar, the HMS Formidable Rum represents a distinguished choice for connoisseurs of high-quality spirits.


How to serve

Glass:

Bicchiere a Tulipano

Serve to:

20-24°C


When to drink it:

In ogni occasione

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Producer: Admiral Rodney

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