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

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Born in 1740 by an unlikely mixologist, Admiral Edward Vernon, who asked for a reduction in the alcohol percentage of the British navy's rum. Content on this site is not intended to substitute for advice given by medical practitioner, pharmacist, or other licensed health-care professional. If you are looking for a specific bottle requirement it is recommended that you verify with us before making a purchase.

When his men complained, Admiral Vernon – affectionately known as ‘Old Grog’ – suggested adding limes and sugar to ensure the rum was appetising and pleasant to taste – and it’s because of this unlikely mixologist that Old J Spiced Rum was born!

Tiki Fire is based on the same recipe as the original spiced Old J with rum from Trinidad and Barbados, blended with sugar, spices, sweet vanilla and Persian lime, but is bottled at an intense 75. Liven up your cocktails with an enticing dash of colour, the tart marasca cherry taste and the signature spice of Old J Spiced rum. It all started back in 1740 when Admiral Edward Vernon enforced a reduction in the strength of the British Navy’s rum rations, stating that they had to be diluted with water. You’ll still taste the original Old J in there, with a richly well-rounded palate of fragrant spices, sticky toffee, dark chocolate, Persian lime, and its trademark whack of vanilla, but all that’s further elevated with the addition of sweet and sour marasca cherries. A high-strength edition of Admiral Vernon’s Old J Spiced Rum, which features plenty of vanilla and a nice burst of citrus lime at its core.

With bold, brash, and in-yer-face flavour, Old J Cherry Spiced Rum is a liquor bursting with fruity personality. If you continue without changing your cookies settings, we’ll assume you’re happy with the use of all cookies on our site. Aromas of cracked black pepper, sweet vanilla pods and butterscotch, combined with zesty lime, almonds, cinnamon and nutmeg.It all started back in 1740 when Admiral Edward Vernon enforced a reduction in the strength of the British Navy’s rum rations, stating that it had to be diluted with water. Old J is now available in seven unique varieties, with the same blended base spirit used throughout—except for in Old J Gold, which uses a British Virgin Isles rum from a pot still. Admiral Vernon's Old J Spiced Rum is a premium spirit made with Caribbean rum from Trinidad and Barbados.

The origins of Old J date back to 1740, when an admiral decided to enforce a reduction in the British Navy's much-loved rum ration. In 1740 Admiral Edward Vernon enforced a reduction in the strength of the British Navy`s rum ration. Old J is an award-winning spiced rum brand which takes the classic Tiki spirit and infuses it with vanilla, Persian lime, and a host of top-secret spices. Old J Tiki Fire redresses this historic reduction by increasing the strength to 151 proof, but keeps the spices, lime and sugar that make Old J what it is. Tiki Fire is based on the same recipe as the original spiced Old J, but is bottled at an intense 75.

Premium Caribbean rums from Trinidad and Barbados are blended with eastern spices, vanilla and Persian lime peel. Old J is super smooth and versatile, so perfect for serving over ice with lime, mixing with coke or drinking in a cocktail. Please always read the labels, warnings, and directions provided with the product before using or consuming a product. Information and statements about products are not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition.

Recognised with a Gold Award at the 2017 Rum Masters, it may taste like the original and smell like the original, but Tiki Fire is a different beast. It’s a smooth and sweet rum-flavoured drink with a higher than average ABV which makes it perfect for splashing over ice with a wedge of lime. Following some serious upset among his men, Vernon suggested that they improve the taste of their liquor with sugar and lime juice and the inspiration behind Old J’s unique recipe was born. Add a shot of Old J Cherry Spiced Rum to a highball of ice, top up with pineapple juice and soda water, stir well to combine and cool, and garnish with a wheel of lime and a couple of fresh raspberries.Old J Spiced Rum won coveted Master status at the 2016 Rum Masters, so it is officially one of the best tasting spiced rums on the market! Admiral Vernon’s Old J Spiced Rum is a premium spirit drink made with Caribbean rum blended with spices, sweet vanilla and Persian lime.