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Multiple | Aged | 40% ABV | Pot and Column Still Distilled
Plantation Barbados 5-Year rum is distilled from molasses and aged 5 years in bourbon casks before being transported to France for further 'finishing' in Cognac casks.
Plantation rum is owned by the French company Cognac Ferrand, which was founded in 1989 and produces wine, gin, and other spirits to sell in over 40 countries. The Plantation range includes 7 vintages from different Caribbean countries and 3 blends of multiple regions.
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Posted
4 months ago
Great character. Baking spices, vanilla, oak. Good kick, generous finish.
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5 months ago
Figured I'd give this a try at on sale for $27. Not exactly what I was expecting. The added sugar is like way upfront. It even overpowers the alcohol which surprised me. I'm a fan of their Fiji rum and that supposedly has the same sugar content at around 16/gpl. Although this has a nice bajan flavor once you get through the sugar it seems more like 2-3yr (Fiji) instead of the stated 5yr. Glad it was on sale and I tried it but will stick with the Fiji which is the same price and more enjoyable IMO!
Nice complex flavor and a value at $25US (2022). Something you can have everyday and still enjoy without breaking the bank.
Posted
7 months ago
Fin rom der både smager og dufter af rom og ikke orm.
Posted
8 months ago
At first, I was surprised by the sweetness and coconut, which is rather prominent. But once I came to expect it, I truly enjoyed this as a smooth sipper. Just be ready for that coconut.
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8 months ago
Seeing as the Plantation 20th Anniversary XO is one of my favourite rums, I thought I would try the much cheaper 5 year old, if for no other reason to compare and contrast. Wow, what a let down in comparison! That’s because this 5 year old is disgusting. It’s so inferior to the XO that I’m genuinely shocked that these two completely different rums are produced by the same distillery! On the palate this 5 year rum old has plenty of sweetness to it, but no real distinguishing flavour to speak of, so it just comes across as rather bland. Then you’ve got the fact that the alcohol burn is too harsh, making this very unpleasant to stomach. Then, on top of all that, if things weren’t already bad enough, in the finish this rum possesses a horrid taste. Full disclosure, I’m struggling how best to describe said taste, but think of spiced apple and you won’t be a million miles away from the truth.
Posted
8 months ago
Yes, I really like this one. I can't remember if I've ever had such good rum at such a low price. This rum pretends to be its much older brother. Recommended.
First of all its clear strong brown color calls for drinking. And taste is not dissapointing at all. It is best with ice cold rocks but and mixture hides taste. Smooth and tasty. Little bit too sweet for more than a couple of glasses.
Posted
8 months ago
Smells of fruit with a hint of oak. Sweet on the flavor with vanilla, caramel and hints of coconut
Stand up very well mixed. Not very expensive and great value overall.
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This rum surprised me! Given that Mt. Gay Eclipse had long been my go-to mixing rum, I was expecting something similar. Now I understand both producers better, and these two rums embody their differences pretty well.
This particular Bajan rum is creamy and unbelievably smooth, with a strong aroma of banana accompanied by vanilla, butterscotch, and caramel. In short, it's delicious.
I have one major complaint: the sweetness. I think a big part of why this bottle is so tasty (apart from the fine raw materials and thoughtful aging) is the high sugar content; it's a bit like rum candy. For those of you who like it sweet, you've hit the jackpot! For those like me who prefer a more balanced spirit, it's a bit much. The vanilla-crème-brulee tends to dominate and can be cloying. At this price-point, however, it's hard to complain—it's more something to keep in mind when mixing and imbibing, so you craft a balanced drink and not let the sweetness trick you into forgetting the kick. And there are benefits, as well: the sugar (along with its flavor profile) makes it ideal for adding to treats like milkshakes, desserts, or coffee, and helps make it more than passable neat. Indeed, as a dessert rum I see no better value today. (For a budget sipper, RL Seale's Finest takes the top spot.)
Originally I gave this an 8 because it really is a spectacular value. But eventually I decided that all this sugar hurts more than it helps (after all, you can always add your own sweetener—but you can't take away what's already there); cutting it by a third or a half could do wonders (one would hope)... or it could reveal shortcomings with the raw material. I'd love to see it compete more with the likes of Doorly's, rather than Zaya. (And this critique applies for many of Plantation's fine offerings.)
In sum, this makes for an excellent all-around mixer, is good with desserts, and also holds up to sipping. Its sweetness and strong flavor have garnered it many fans, but I could only take so much. I highly recommended it to beginners, and wouldn't bat an eye at being served this in a drink.
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