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Admiral Rodney Rum Officers Release #1 Port 70cl

Name: Admiral Rodney Rum Officers Release #1 Port 70cl
Brand: Admiral Rodney
SKU: rum.admrodrel1.70cl
Price: 68.97 GBP
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Admiral Rodney Officer’s Release No. 1 | 70cl

A Rare Port-Finished Commemoration of Naval Brilliance

Elevate your collection with the Admiral Rodney Officer’s Release No. 1, the inaugural bottling in a series of highly limited, experimental releases from St. Lucia Distillers. While the core Admiral Rodney range focuses on the purity of bourbon-cask maturation, the Officer’s Release explores the influence of secondary finishing, beginning with a stunning tribute to the richness of European fortified wine.

Distilled in 2006 using the distillery's signature 45-column Coffey still, this rum underwent an extensive 13-year tropical maturation in ex-bourbon casks. To add a final layer of sophisticated "Officer" status, the spirit was then finished for nine months in ex-Port casks. With only 4,200 bottles produced, this is a rare, full-bodied spirit that captures a unique moment in St. Lucian distilling history.

Additional Information

Style	Rum - Dark Rum
SKU	rum.admrodrel1.70cl
GTIN	No
ABV %	45
Bottle Size (cl)	70
Brand	Admiral Rodney

Suggested Cocktails and Manufacturer Info

Key Features and Experimental Ageing

Vintage Distillation: A single-vintage expression distilled in 2006, ensuring a consistent and specific character from that year's harvest and distillation.
Extended Ageing: A formidable 13 years of primary ageing in the heat of St. Lucia, equivalent to much longer ageing in cooler European climates.
Port Cask Finish: The nine-month rest in Port barrels infuses the rum with deep red-fruit complexity and a vinous elegance that complements the heavy column-still base.
Tasting Notes:
- Nose: Rich and multi-layered. Aromas of honeyed fruit and sweet plums are met with the scent of toasted oak and a hint of red wine.
- Palate: Full-bodied and decadent. Initial notes of chocolate and dried berries are grounded by a robust foundation of earthy tobacco and leather.
- Finish: Long, warming, and dry. The finish lingers with the spice of the Port wood and a final, sweet echo of cocoa.

Product Specifications

Brand: Admiral Rodney (St. Lucia Distillers)
Release: Officer’s Release No. 1
Distilled: 2006
Bottled: 2019/2020
Size: 70cl
ABV: 45% (Higher strength for increased flavour concentration)
Quantity: Limited to 4,200 bottles
Cask Profile: 13 years (Ex-Bourbon) + 9 months (Ex-Port)

Serving Suggestions

The Collector’s Sip: As a limited release at 45% ABV, this rum is designed for neat consumption. Use a professional tasting glass to explore the interaction between the tobacco notes and the Port fruitiness.
With a Dark Dessert: The chocolate and honeyed-fruit profile makes this a sublime partner for a Black Forest gateau or a rich chocolate torte.
The "Officer's" Manhattan: If mixing, use a dry French vermouth to play against the sweetness of the Port finish, creating a sophisticated, dry cocktail.