Admiral’s Old J Spiced Rum - 35 Percent ABV - 70cl Bottle

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The defining characteristic of Admiral Vernon's Old J Rum is its flavour profile. The addition of Persian lime gives the rum a refreshing citrus twist, while the vanilla adds a layer of sweetness that complements the spices. The result is a harmonious blend that is versatile and appealing to a wide range of palates. It has a distinct sweetness but is balanced enough to avoid being overly cloying, making it enjoyable both on its own and as a mixer. Only on this occasion someone did actually do something about it. A former employee of First Drinks (Sailor Jerry’s distributor at the time in the UK) Thomas G Hurst became brand manager for LWC Drinks and he helped launch Admiral Vernon’s Old J Spiced, which rather indiscreetly made it clear it was based as closely as it possibly could be on the old recipe Sailor Jerry. You can read a little more on the story here. There was a bit of a grumble about this, as we English like to do. Just grumble not actually do anything about anything constructively. you understand. Heaven help us that we should take any action. No just have a little natter on to Betty next door about it. Or tell Bert what a disgrace it is next time we go down the club. We are not like the French, we don’t bring the entire of Europe to a standstill when we don’t get our own way. No we make memes and grumble on Facebook. Then we go and have a nice cup of tea. Maybe a nice biscuit or some cake. Action? We aren’t savages you know!

Mix this, but don’t expect too much. It’s not a million miles away from the other Old J products. If you want a decent flavoured rum then try Aluna Coconut, Cane & Bean Cacao Infused Spirit Drink or if you want fruity then Plantation’s Stiggins’ Fancy is hard to beat. Old J are omnipresent at most of the Rum Festivals throughout the UK and they are hugely popular at such events. It’s so “grainy” and artificial it really jars on the tastebuds. It has that nasty graininess in the cheap spirit that I find so disagreeable in certain supermarket white rums. In the end it doesn’t even taste like cherry.Admiral Vernon's Old J Rum pays homage to this historical figure and his impact on naval rum consumption. It adds a modern twist by infusing its recipe with a range of flavours, creating a product that bridges historical tradition with contemporary tastes. Admiral’s Old J 151 Overproof Spiced Rum Tiki Fire. Sometime in the late noughties there was a brief craze for Sailor Jerry and Cola here in the UK. It was before I seriously drank rum in any shape of form. I confess I did take part. A little.

This is bad and not just in a stupidly over the top ABV way. The spices or rather flavourings used are just so synthetic and just so cloying and OTT. It’s just utter garbage. It’s a novelty, let’s be fair any bartender worth his salt will know this stuff isn’t good. Well, they should anyway. It’s a bit of an embarrassment to Tiki but sadly no surprise it is so popular here in the UK. Admiral Vernon's Old J Rum actively engages with its community of fans and customers through social media and events. This approach has helped the brand build a loyal customer base and maintain its relevance in a competitive market.An initial burst of vanilla, ginger and toffee is then followed by your lips turning inside out as the Lime comes from nowhere along with a massive hit of burning, rubbing alcohol. I won’t even call it boozy. It’s like pouring molten lava onto your lips. It burns like nothing else before and the spices and the sweet toffee just heap on the misery to your mouth and throat. Poured in the glass the liquid is a nice golden brown colour. In terms of the nose I imagine if Robinsons were ever to release some kind of Toffee and Vanilla squash this is what it would smell like prior to you adding any water for dilution.