ac59fcc0-434f-11ee-9f6c-89ce5cc54f88Caribbean Multi Distilleries UK Navy SRD Taunton
UK Navy SRD Taunton Royal Navy Rum 1953 Flagon 455cl bottle
Multi Distilleries · Caribbean · 54,4%

UK Navy SRD Taunton Royal Navy Rum 1953 Flagon

8.5/10 23 community reviews ↓
Loved by Oliver, TheRhumhoe & 19 more

For experienced palates who enjoy historic navy blends, this 1953 flagon delivers dark Demerara sweetness, woody spice and a touch of Jamaican fruit. Best as a slow, contemplative sipper, widely praised on RumX.

  • Historic navy blend
  • Dark Demerara depth
  • Woody, long finish
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Details about UK Navy SRD Taunton Royal Navy Rum 1953 Flagon

CountryCaribbean
ABV54,4%
Volume455cl
Bottled1953

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How does UK Navy SRD Taunton Royal Navy Rum 1953 Flagon taste?

Aggregated from 23 community reviews.

Historic, dark, woody navy powerhouse For experienced palates who enjoy historic navy blends, this 1953 flagon delivers dark Demerara sweetness, woody spice and a touch of Jamaican fruit. Best as a slow, contemplative sipper, widely praised on RumX.

Perfect for

Enthusiasts of traditional navy-style rums who enjoy dark Demerara sweetness, roasted notes, firm oak and a subtle Jamaican fruit edge at a robust but well-integrated 54.4%.

Less suitable for

Beginners, those sensitive to higher ABV, or drinkers who dislike woody, slightly tannic and occasionally musty profiles with roasted bitterness.

How is UK Navy SRD Taunton Royal Navy Rum 1953 Flagon rated?

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Review by Oliver

Aug 20231,183 reviewsGermany
8.8/10

Da kommt schon richtig Power in der Nase. Ich tippe auf einen recht hohen Jamaika-Anteil - steht ihm sehr gut. Recht frisch aber trotzdem kommen die typischen dunkel, röstigen Navy-Assoziationen durch. Macht richtig Spaß! Vielen Dank an Mirco für die Teilung!

Review by TheRhumhoe

TheRhumhoe
Nov 2023895 reviews
8.8/10

Un rhum historique qui est remarquablement bien conservé, à l’épreuve du temps. Le nez est très parfumé, pris en étau entre les notes sombres, douces et épicées de Guyana (pruneau, réglisse, anis, café, chocolat, caramel, mélasse, torréfaction) et les arômes lourds et étonnamment bien fruités encore de Jamaïque (fruits exotiques). Les notes florales, de tabac et de thé noir apportent une fraîcheur bienvenue. Un rhum assez complexe, mais complet et évolutif. L’attaque en bouche est très élégante. Les épices donnent un petit coup de fouet, tandis que les fruits et les notes douces de Demerara contrebalancent avec plus de rondeur. On retrouve également le chêne, le tabac, des notes d’herbes aromatiques et de thé noir. La texture est huileuse et souple, rendant le rhum très agréable tant en termes de consistance que de goût. L’alcool est très bien intégré, sûrement assagi avec l’âge, mais il est vraiment dans un optimum entre le vieillissement et la fougue des saveurs. La finale est plus sèche, plus tannique et un poil plus subtile. L’amertume et les notes torréfiées sur le café et le cacao, ainsi que le boisé tannique et le cuir, confèrent une coté lourd plus prononcé. Les fruits, le thé noir et le tabac ont pris le pas sur les épices, avec quelques notes de caramel et de mélasse typique de Demerara. Un joli morceau d’histoire, qui on espère sera préservé du temps.

Review by Buddudharma

Sep 2023466 reviewsGermany
8.8/10

Ein wunderbares Stück Rum-Geschichte. Toll integrierter Alkohol, cremig im Mund, gutes Zusammenspiel aus Guyana- und Jamaika-Elementen, Trinidad ist eher weniger präsent. Für die höchsten Weihen fehlt etwas Komplexität, trotzdem ein Privileg, im Jahr 2023 einen Rum wie diesen trinken zu dürfen. Dafür herzlichen Dank an Mirco!

Review by Jakob

Jul 20241,408 reviewsSwitzerland
8.7/10

Delicious navy rum with sweet Demerara backbone, which is gallantly complemented by tropical fruits. In addition, present spicy notes and subtle latte flavors...not settled in the Champions League, but this is still really fun!

Review by Johannes

Aug 20232,752 reviewsGermany
8.7/10

Amazingly fruity for an old Navy! I'm excited to do a comparison tasting with different Navys soon!

Review by DomM

Sep 2023890 reviewsGermany
8.6/10

Amazing piece of history. This one is heavily dominated by Guayna Column Still notes to my palate. Dark, rich and heavy. Definitly enjoyable, however, lacks some complexity which made other flagons, I was able to taste, truely outstanding.

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