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Vanilla, Caramel, Bourbon
Most mentioned across 10 tasting notes
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- People who like soft, sweet, bourbon-cask sippers
- Less suitable for
- Anyone wanting intensity, dryness or a long finish
Admiral Rodney HMS Monarch
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People who like soft, sweet, easygoing sippers are the natural fans here. It's the 11-year St. Lucia Distillers rum you pour for a guest who "otherwise doesn't drink rum neat" — vanilla, caramel and candied fruit, a full round mouthfeel for just 40%, and a bourbon-cask character that shows clearly. The trade-off most tasters name: pleasant but low on real personality, and the finish can fade fast.
The community says- Full, round body
- Vanilla and caramel
- Less suitable for: Anyone wanting intensity, dryness or a long finish
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How does Admiral Rodney HMS Monarch taste?
From community reviews · summarized with AI
Soft, sweet bourbon-cask sipper, low on edges Most find it smooth, sweet and round with a warm bourbon-cask note, but plenty call it pleasant-yet-unremarkable, with a short finish and, for some, too much sweetness.
People who like soft, sweet, bourbon-cask sippers
Anyone wanting intensity, dryness or a long finish
Style & occasion: Sweet & dessertSipping neat
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Buying advice
Is it right for you?
Yes, if you're after sweet, dessert-like rums for sipping neat.
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What does the community say?
43 community reviews
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14 selected written reviews
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Review by Timo Groeger
Spirits fair Aquavitae Mülheim October 2026. Last year I was here for the first time and I really liked it, so I'm going to this fair again this year. Great rum, vanilla and caramel.
Review by BTHHo 🥃
Soft and sweet with pleasant sugar, confectionery and candied fruit with a long aftertaste of oak and warm spices.
Review by Rumpalumpa
Positively surprised how full-bodied it is despite only 40%. Especially the finish lasts a long time.
Review by F Kraemmer
Tasting at Oops Århus with Mr. S Hansen & D Jungberg. Nose: Fruity sweetness. Palate: Citrus, mirabelle, fruity sweetness, candied fruit. Warm barrel and spice. Glass: Barrel sweetness Tasting Romhattens St. Lucia & The Great Rum Day Oops Århus.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
The taste is the greatest asset of this rum. The Port cask really doesn't come through but the bourbon on the other hand does. Would have preferred a bit higher proof which would have lifted it to new heights.
Review by Gregor
A clean, smooth rum with a typical Spanish style. Light vanilla and slight caramel. Unfortunately, no real character or distinctive feature. Few distillate notes. If you're a fan of light rums aged in bourbon barrels, you should go for it. If you like it intense, better stay away.
Review by Daniel Jungberg.
Rum tasting at Oops D. 20.06.2026. Together with F. Kraemmer Theme St. Lucia. Nose on an adventure👃: I sense bourbon, distinct port wine sweetness, and citrus. Tongue on an adventure 🥃: I taste citrus, port wine, honey, and oak. The tail of the story💫: Sweet medium-long finish.
Review by Robert M.
For 40€ you really can't complain, but it's a rum without any rough edges. Inconspicuous on the nose, pleasing in the mouth, but without much body and the finish disappears quickly. Update: some criticize the low ABV, but in my opinion more alcohol would not be so well integrated, the 40% is absolutely fine!
Review by Jacob Borch
Caramel notes
Review by DerAlexausHRO
Very sweet. You can taste the bourbon barrel. Overall, an easy-drinking rum that doesn't really stand out. But it's not bad either. It's something for guests who usually don't drink rum neat.
Review by Hans-Peter Jank
Interesting, not too sweet, unfortunately a bit short finish
Review by Richard Krupa
Doslazovany, Denmark
Review by Pavel Spacek
It taste like NY94 partial blend, not bad!
Review by JFehr
Too sweet for me. A bit boring.
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Admiral Rodney HMS Monarch at live auctions
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52 bottles logged by 50 collectors.
Both drunk and collected.
34% opened, 9 emptied.
What does Admiral Rodney HMS Monarch cost?
Community paid 45–65 €.
Current best price: 46.82 € – within the typical community range.
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52 purchased · 46 tasted · 21 wishlist · as of
Details about Admiral Rodney HMS Monarch
A Column Still Rum from Saint Lucia, distilled by Saint Lucia Distillers, at 40%.
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