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

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Admiral Vernon's Old J Rum is best known for its spiced variant, which is a blend of Caribbean rum with a mix of spices, sweet vanilla, and Persian lime. This combination results in a distinctly smooth and well-balanced rum with a flavour profile that sets it apart from the typical spiced rums on the market.

Admiral’s Old J Cherry Spiced. Admiral’s Old J or simply Old J as it is more commonly known, is a brand of Spiced Rum popular in the UK. It was introduced initially to fill the “void”, when Sailor Jerry changed their popular UK “formula” to the one more widely available, to the US market and beyond. Hence the Old J – though they never mention a Jerry. So what do I actually have in my glass? Well this is just one of the 6“Old J Signature Brands” in their portfolio. TIki, Gold, Spiced, Cherry, Silver and Dark. Despite the inclusion of a Gold, Silver and Dark rum they are all actually Spiced and/or flavoured rums. All of them seem to have a dose of the “Persian Lime and Smooth Vanilla”There is nothing remotely rummy about this drink. It could be made with neutral spirit – I doubt the rum is aged in anyway whatsoever. If it is, all I can to the producers is save yourself the money and just use the cheapest white spirit you can get. It’ll be easier to colour as well. I will not be surprised if my throat closes up completely after being subjected to this repulsive nonsense. 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.

The second (and final) sip is less horrific in a way that having a finger removed is probably less painful than having your eyes cut out. In fact, I bet Ant didn’t even feel this much pain when he got a paintball in the eye on Byker Grove. At this point I’m considering a mouth transplant. I’m fully expecting my brain to ratchet my jaw shut. Or just shut down completely. It cannot be impressed.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. I’m mixing the rest of this with cola. I’m not putting myself through anymore. I’ve got a fair amount of cola in my glass and not that much Old J left (thank the lord). 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.

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