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Isle of Wight HMS Victory
The surprise here is pine: several tasters get resinous conifer and even juniper, almost like a young agricole crashing into a dark navy blend. Underneath sits the classic stuff — malty, chocolate-mokka depth, dried fruit, prunes and blackberry from Guyana and Trinidad. One member called it a "Chemiecocktail," and that odd herbal-metallic edge does split people. High strength, and it fades fast at the end.
The community says- Rich dark navy profile
- Unusual pine-herb note
- But: Juniper divides people
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How does Isle of Wight HMS Victory taste?
Aggregated from 19 community reviews.
Dark navy blend with odd pine-herbal streak Most find this a rich, dark navy blend with a striking pine/herbal streak. The juniper note divides tasters — some love the oddity, others call it a flaw. Widely liked for the money.
Navy-blend fans who enjoy an odd, herbal-resinous twist
Anyone who dislikes juniper or wants a long, polished finish
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RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.0 sits in the “Very good” band. 94% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
68% rate it 8 or higher. 12 selected write-ups from 19 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Lukas Jäger
Ein sehr überraschender Rum! In der Nase sehr nadelig, ich würde sagen das geht schon in Richtung Zierbe! Dazu etwas Zitronengras, Minze und schließlich auch Dörrpflaume, die aus diesem Blend eine wirklich bunte Mischung machen. Nach einiger Zeit kriegt meine Nase das auch sortiert und er erinnert dann doch auch stark an einige kräutrige Demerara. Am Gaumen bestätigt sich der Eindruck, auch wenn hier alles ein wenig zurückhaltender ist und der Alkohol mehr durchkommt. Eine leichte Süße unterstreicht die im Vergleich zu den anderen Anteilen zurückhaltende Fruchtigkeit aus Jamaika und rundet so diesen Navy Blend ganz im Sinne aromatisch ab. Ein sehr spannender Blend zu fairem Preis. Navy Blends überraschen mich immer mal wieder und diese Abfüllung macht wirklich Spaß!
Review by Serge
Was an der Nase noch als schön harzige und interessante Nadelholz-Note durchgeht driftet am Gaumen dann leider als in Richtung Wachholder gehende Fehlnote. Schade, an der Nase war’s etwas interessanter. Nichts desto trotz steht dem Preis hier eine sehr faire Qualität gegenüber. Insgesamt eher von der dunkel malzigen Sorte
Review by RumTaTa
I'm excited about this navy rum because it's comparatively very affordable and also has a cool history that places it close to the historical navy blends. According to the label, it contains components from Guyana, Trinidad and Jamaica. In the glass, the rum shimmers a deep mahogany color. The first surprise on the nose: pine! (T.D.L sends its regards?) And lots of dried and caramelized fruit, blackberry, a little barrel and spice. There's another smell behind the Swiss stone pine that I can't place. A bit like a good '97 or '95 Clarendon perhaps. Quite peppery and tingling on the palate. Aromatically very similar to the impression of the nose plus a slight dirty note. Finish: the rum unfortunately fades quite quickly, only the herbs/pine remain present for a long time. The rum is very good and very attractive for the price. The Guyana and T.D.L parts are quite easy to recognize, but I have a hard time with Jamaica. Addition: there is an alcoholic note on the palate, like that of young rum. This doesn't surprise me, as there is certainly little/no long aged rum in the blend for the price asked.
Review by Thunderbird
Uuii... in the nose, sweet Maggi immediately flows in, I also perceive some resinous, chemical aromas... very unusual. On the palate, initially herbal sweetness and Maggi again, something dirty, passion fruit and somehow geranium aromas are also recognizable. The whole thing seems like a chemical cocktail. The finish is medium long, herbal with passion fruit! A truly exceptional rum... but I don't need a bottle of it
Review by zabo
Thanks to RumTaTa for the cool split. You can't complain about the price. It's more of an underdog, but unfortunately this profile doesn't quite grab me. As Serge has already mentioned, he tastes juniper here. I do too, and unfortunately I don't like that at all. Of course, that ruins a better rating.
Review by Lot-NAS
A really nice Nacy Blend and definitely feels much richer and more balanced comparing it with some of the others. Most certainly it’s age is also above average in its class. The nose has some really nice herbs which reminded of an Young Agricole. Palate and finish are great (see above) and if you can get your hands on a bottle for a decent price, don’t hesitate.
Review by Legov
Nach dem eingießen die erste Nase wow exotische Früchte. Nach dem er etwas Zeit hatte wird er vom Geruch würzig die Früchte sind im Hintergrund noch leicht wahrnehmbar. Beim ersten Kontakt mit der Zunge wieder die Früchte dann würzig. Der Alkohol ist sehr gut eingebunden. Schade nur das der Abgang nicht so wirklich lang ist.
Review by Alexander Rasch
Für mich ein klassisches Navy Profil. Dunkel und schwer mit Schokolade, Mokka und getrocknete Früchte. Entfaltet sich mit der Zeit immer mehr. In der Nase durchaus interessant zu verfolgen. Das Profil muss man allerdings mögen.
Review by SaibotZtar
Very interesting Navy Rum. In the nose immediately have very strong notes of citrus , pine and herbs . Some caramelized Demerara sugar. The palate is then a little slower but again citrus and pine and juniper berries. The barrel also comes through well, bringing chocolate and bitter notes ....
Review by w00tAN
Very great representative of navy rum; I like it very much! Dark, malty on the nose, with light fruit, especially sour cherry, but also herbs and tea notes. Very mild sweetness in the mouth, followed by tea and herbs. Wood and bitter notes then take over in the finish. Top PLV!
Review by Johannes
In der Nase eine extreme Frische mit Minze, Zitronengras und Papaya. Am Gaumen dann doch recht alkoholisch, man schmeckt mehr Trinidad und Guyana. Vielleicht ist diese Frische eine Nuance von Jamaika. Richtig spannend!
Review by Mentalo
Spannende Abfüllung. Die Nase erinnert an EMB Monymusk mit Wacholder. Am Gaumen fruchtig, Kräuter und Wacholder. Der Abgang röstige Noten aus Guyana. Für den Preis eine schöne und komplexe Abfüllung..
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Details about Isle of Wight HMS Victory
A rum from United Kingdom, distilled by Isle of Wight, at 57%.
Community purchases
4 bottles logged by 4 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
75% opened, 3 emptied and repurchased.
4 purchased · 20 tasted · 6 wishlist · as of
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