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Plantation Barbados Grande Reserve rum

Plantation Barbados Grande Reserve

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had this rum recently

Multiple | Aged | 40% ABV

6.5/10
285 ratings
Tasty, but not quite great
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285 Plantation Barbados Grande Reserve Ratings

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Joel 🇨🇦 | 6 ratings
Posted over 5 years ago

After an escapade with the fantastic El Dorado line, I was doubtful there were rums that could match them (El Dorado) in cost-to-quality. However, I decided to give this Plantation a go because I heard great things about its more expensive counterparts, and am happy that I did!

As far as the taste goes, it's pleasantly light and extremely approachable--much like what Japanese whiskey is to its respective genre. I catch mild hints of lemon, cinnamon and tropical fruits on both the nose and palate. It's very smooth going down. Flavor does dissipate instantly once swallowed, which I find interesting.

Overall, Plantation Grande Reserve is better than the El Dorado 5-Year, and about on par with the 8-Year as the best rum in its price bracket. Great sipper, great mixer, and should appeal to both the experienced and inexperienced rum drinker.

Uhyrto 🇨🇿 | 121 ratings
Posted 3 years ago

Klasika plantážňík, velmi univerzální rum který nemůže nikoho urazit. Tahle firma má skvěle zvladnutou jemnost. Neměl sem od nich nic co by aspoň trochu koplo . Jinak 6,5 v pohodě, 7 by bylo moc.

OdysseusUnbound 🇨🇦 | 40 ratings
Posted 3 years ago

This rum is a great value for the price here in Ontario, Canada. I'm fairly certain this one gets the full Plantation "dosage" treatment and it is quite sweet. But there are some nice flavours here. Plenty of vanilla, cinnamon, a bit of pineapple. It works on the rocks but is probably best suited for use in cocktails. Just be aware that you may have to reduce the amount of simple syrup to keep your cocktail from being oversweet.

TK 🇵🇱 | 2 ratings
Posted 3 years ago

Strong vanilla, slightly sweet with a smoky aroma. Smooth, not very rich taste.

Rsvec 🇦🇹 | 80 ratings
Posted 3 years ago

Below 30 Euros - mild and tasty - chinemon? Will buy again

Jleveille 🇨🇦 | 24 ratings
Posted 3 years ago

The price is pretty good and it has a bit of burn on the way down but not as bad as some of higher price. I’d like to try an older more refined rum from this brand. Interesting!

Rich 🇨🇦 | 30 ratings
Posted 3 years ago

Plantation always has space in my cupboard. This was not harsh, has a great lingering second wave.

Evadovec 🇨🇿 | 81 ratings
Posted 3 years ago

Taste sweet and strong together. Not so significant smell. But not bad for this price.

Craiglee 🇳🇱 | 97 ratings
Posted 3 years ago

Opened this on the same evening as the Barbados 5 year. Couldn't really figure out the difference from the labels, but this has way less nose and is a shade lighter. Not much wrong with the taste, but it is shorter lasting than the 5 year.

Dusterbrown 🇨🇦 | 11 ratings
Posted 3 years ago

Very smooth sipping rum. Nice aroma. Easy drinking

filipec 🇨🇿 | 249 ratings
Posted over 3 years ago

taste - 5.5/10
smell - 5.5/10
sweetness - 9/10
price/value rating - 6.5/10




Brand Details

Name: Barbados Grande Reserve
ABV: 40%
Type: Plantation
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Unknown
Distillation: Unknown
Women leading Rum: No