Admiral Rodney HMS Princessa Rum

Detailed Description

Serving as the brand’s gateway expression, the Admiral Rodney HMS Princessa Rum gets its name from a Spanish vessel captured by the British in 1780 and, as part of Rodney’s flotilla, distinguished itself as a flagship of the rear in the Battle of the Saintes. Each batch of this rum begins its life as a selection of 5 to 9-year-old rums that were distilled from high-quality Guyanese molasses using a 45-plate Coffey still and aged in ex-bourbon American white oak barrels. Under the careful supervision of Master Blender Evanus Harris, the rums are then meticulously married to create the desired flavor and texture before being brought to proof and then finally being packaged in elegant glass bottles that showcase its gorgeous deep mahogany hue.

Admiral Rodney HMS Princessa Tasting Notes

Nose: On the nose, this rum yields a welcoming nose of honeyed raisins, vanilla, Muscovado sugar, and green tobacco.

Palate: A fairly sweet and intense palate of brown sugar, ripe tropical fruits, crème brulee, and dry toasty oak notes.

Finish: A rich and complex finish of sweet tropical spice, caramel, and more oak.

Distillery Information

Established in 1972, St Lucia Distillers was born out of the merger of the last remaining distilleries on the Caribbean eventually making a name for themselves with their massive collection of expressions spread across multiple brands. One the more prestigious names in their catalog is Admiral Rodney – a series of super-premium rum expressions named after famed British naval officer George Brydges Rodney, the 1st Baron Rodney, who is renowned for his actions in North America and the Caribbean. In keeping with their namesake, each expression is named after a ship that Rodney either commanded or was part of his flotilla during his battles with this inaugural release being inspired by the Battle of the Saintes.