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Multiple | Aged | 40% ABV | Pot and Column Still
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
10 months ago
Despite the relatively high average ratings, i found this to be an ordinary mixing rum. Sweet but not too much. I may have to give it a second chance, as I based myself on tasting a 2cl sample.
Posted
11 months ago
Great little 5yr if you donβt want to spend the money for XOβ¦
Posted
11 months ago
Color: Despite its 5-year age statement, the Plantation Barbados Grande Reserve retains a surprising lightness in color. Its subtly golden hue whispers of its time spent maturing, alluding to the flavors waiting to be discovered.
Aroma: A true treat for the senses, the rum's aroma evokes a stroll through a bustling bakery, with toasted marshmallows and rich pipe tobacco filling the air. With further aeration, this olfactory journey uncovers more complex notes, such as bacon, raisins, and prunes, adding a surprising depth to its character.
Body: The body of the Plantation Barbados Grande Reserve is delightfully light yet satisfying. It carries its flavors gracefully, setting the stage for a remarkable tasting experience.
Taste: The initial entry of this rum is a delicate dance of bittersweet and roasted flavors, engaging the palate in an enticing waltz. As it evolves on the midpalate, this rum reveals a near fruity essence reminiscent of baked orchard fruits, coupled with a resiny note. It offers a surprising contrast to the sweetness, bringing a complexity that makes each sip an adventure.
Finish: The Plantation Barbados Grande Reserve finishes on a medium-long, chocolaty note. Its flavors recede swiftly, leaving just a hint of its captivating blend to linger on the palate.
Overall, the Plantation Barbados Grande Reserve 5-Year is a distinctively sweet, tropical Barbadian-style rum. It offers a remarkable taste profile that makes it a versatile choice for aperitifs or classic cocktails, such as the Mai Tai or a Daquiri. Its intriguing array of flavors, coupled with its relative lightness for a 5-year-old rum, earns it a well-deserved 7/10 rating. For those in search of a rum that combines a unique sensory experience with excellent mixability, this rum is certainly worth a pour.
Posted
12 months ago
Dark honey colored. Very smooth with a very very slight alcohol heat. Raisins first and Vanilla and Oak come in at the end but not overpowering. One of my favorites sipping room temp and neat.
Posted
1 year ago
A solid option for most applications and good price.
Posted
1 year ago
This rum is sippable on it's own. Even when you are not on a budget.
An even finer rum for cocktails.
Posted
1 year ago
Tasted at Kill Devil Rum Club Plantation tasting at Laka Lono 5/28/20
Notes indicate a smooth sipper with a lovely finish. Aromatic vanilla that carries on into the flavor.
Posted
1 year ago
I bought this rum to add to my arsenal. It goes down easy and mixes well with pineapple or orange juice.
Posted
1 year ago
A smooth but sweet rum, with in the nose and mouth molasses, cinnamon and a little bit of wood. Not my favorite combination at all.
Posted
1 year ago
Well rounded and balanced. Vanilla frosting with rich toasted brown sugar and a touch of oak. All balanced and way too easy to drink
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Edit: the more I taste it, the better it gets π
This young rum is pretty subtle in nose and palate. Hints of vanilla in the nose.
Not very aromatic on the tongue, but smooth and very pleasant for this age. I had older rums with less taste.
Rather thin. I miss some character and volume of more aged rums.