Plantation Barbados 5-Year

Smooth, tasty, with just a hint (my imagination?) of cinnamon. A great value for a rum to drink with ice

Barbados 5 years is one easy rum you can start with. It's tasty, sweet, last note not too long. A good introduction for beginners and amateurs of rum.

You could drink this straight, mild fruit, low burn. But this really shines when mixed. Price is very fair. I cut this into Mai Tais with another aged and find it to be very good!

Smells like almost nothing but a little alcohol.

Very light, almost refreshing. Hints of banana and brown sugar. Alcohol starts off mild then builds over time.

Decent price point. It definitely has a sweet vanilla, banana and cinnamon additive taste, but warms your throat going down. If you're new to sipping rum, this is a great starting point. And even if you're not, the price makes it a good one to have in your cabinet.

I think this is one of the best ways to spend $30. It's a different profile for sure, something that stands out from my other bottles. Lots of banana, pineapple, sugar, and a touch of spice. It's a little more subdued than the Original Dark, but smoother, with a better finish. This won't replace any of my favorites, but as something a little different, I'll definitely keep one on the shelf.

I do like this one. Good flavors, sweet (but not a total sugar-bomb), hints of the cognac finish come through nicely. Better than any other Barbados rum I've had close to this price point. Easy all around. I've got nothing to complain about on this one - short finish that is not overly remarkable, but I can live with that. Hits it out of the park for the price.

I have downgraded and adjusted the rating to better fit my continuing experiences with rum.

The Barbados is a tasty offering with hints of vanilla, caramel.

To be honest ive no idea why I've said it's surprising good. It is after all Plantation produced. Now, is it as good as Ron Zacapa? No, but that shouldn't put you off it as it's a fine rum and you should definitely order it. Do it now! Nicely spiced with a reassuring colour it lets you slip into a night of Son Seals blues. A few of these along with Sons early beautiful tones and you'll be thanking me. You're welcome.

Agree with others that this is worthy of being the little brother of the XO. Good enough to sip, but inexpensive enough that you don't feel too bad mixing if that's what you want at that moment. Always keep a bottle stocked on my shelf.