Barbados

There are 1,162 rums from Barbados in the RumX database.

Barbados is a 167 square-mile island in the Lesser Antilles and it’s the most easterly in the Caribbean. Spanish conquerors took hold of the island in the 15th century, and it was under Portuguese rule for a while as well. The island was abandoned in 1620 but reclaimed by the British in 1625; they controlled the Caribbean island for the next three hundred years. The sugarcane arrived on Barbados in 1640, and the island became a sugar and rum powerhouse fuelled by the slave trade, mainly by plantations worked by enslaved Africans. Barbados is the “birthplace of Caribbean rum”, and the style is inherently British. Four major distilleries call Barbados home: Foursquare, Mount Gay, St. Nicholas Abbey and West Indies Rum Distillery. The rum style is darker and fuller compared to other Caribbean rums, thanks to higher molasses concentration and the use of pot stills. The rum usually ages in ex-Bourbon barrels for long periods, making the style particularly appealing for whiskey drinkers. Although column stills are now also used by the island’s rum producers, pot stills are still relevant, differentiating this rum style from others. For reference, Barbados rum is more similar to what you’d find in Jamaica than the rum produced in Spanish- and French-style producing countries — it has no added sugar. Barbadian rum producers are pushing for their own Geographical Indication, standardising and improving the rum quality and international exposure. Still, producers have yet to agree on what Barbados rum should be and how it should be produced and aged. The future is bright, though, for Barbados rum.

Popular rums from Barbados

Foursquare ECS XXVII Equidem

RX22143 2010 14yr 61%

"Jammy fruit and chocolate, classic but with real depth."

8.9 (79)

Image of the front of the bottle of the rumExceptional Cask Selection XXVII Equidem

Velier Foursquare Absolutio

RX18937 2009 15yr 62%

"Port and chocolate richness with coconut—balanced complexity, creamy finish."

8.9 (209)

Image of the front of the bottle of the rumAbsolutio

Velier Foursquare Plenipotenziario

RX113 2007 12yr 60%

"Coconut, vanilla and tropical fruit, bold yet balanced."

8.8 (221)

Image of the front of the bottle of the rumPlenipotenziario

Plantation Barbados 5 Years

RX133 5yr 40%

"Coconut, caramel, and vanilla with a light, smooth finish."

7.2 (234)

Image of the front of the bottle of the rumPlantation Barbados 5 Years

Plantation Extra Old XO 20th Anniversary

RX1 10yr - 15yr 40%

"Smooth coconut and vanilla, sweet caramel, gentle easy pleasure."

8.0 (1,360)

Image of the front of the bottle of the rumPlantation Extra Old XO 20th Anniversary

Mount Gay XO - Triple Cask Blend

RX2067 17yr 43%

"Vanilla, caramel, coconut and oak—smooth, easy daily sipper."

7.8 (331)

Image of the front of the bottle of the rumXO - Triple Cask Blend

Velier Foursquare Sassafras

RX7456 2006 3yr - 11yr 61%

"Coconut, chocolate, spice and oak—powerful yet balanced delight."

8.8 (203)

Image of the front of the bottle of the rumSassafras

Foursquare Doorly‘s 14 Years

RX313 14yr 48%

"Vanilla, caramel and coconut wrapped in rounded oak."

8.1 (363)

Image of the front of the bottle of the rumDoorly‘s 14 Years

Velier Foursquare Raconteur

RX15940 2006 17yr 61%

"Coconut, caramel, vanilla and spice in perfect balance."

8.8 (207)

Image of the front of the bottle of the rumRaconteur

Top rated Barbados rums

Only available rums

Bedford Park Foursquare Single Barrel Barbados Rum “Pinball”

RX22772 2006 17yr 58,8%

9.4 (11)

Image of the front of the bottle of the rumSingle Barrel Barbados Rum “Pinball”

RA Barbados Rum Rockley Style BBR

RX7784 1986 34yr 53,7%

"Honey, mango and smoke—elegant, warming, deeply complex sip."

9.3 (73)

Image of the front of the bottle of the rumRum Artesanal Barbados Rum Rockley Style BBR

Duncan Taylor Single Cask Rum BRS

RX1028 1986 25yr 52,7%

"Complex, smoky, and distinctively Barbadian."

9.2 (20)

Image of the front of the bottle of the rumSingle Cask Rum BRS

Velier Foursquare Destino Richard Seale

RX635 2003 2yr - 12yr 61%

"Rich, fruity, and spicy—an exceptional experience."

9.2 (28)

Image of the front of the bottle of the rumDestino Richard Seale

Nobilis No. 3 Rockley BBR

RX9395 1986 34yr 54,7%

"Honey, smoke, vanilla and fruit — complex and creamy."

9.1 (63)

Image of the front of the bottle of the rumNo. 3 Rockley BBR

Silver Seal Barbados BRS

RX3896 1986 33yr 58,8%

"Honey, smoke, herbal—complex, wild Barbados with waxy charm."

9.1 (51)

Image of the front of the bottle of the rumBarbados BRS

Velier Foursquare Destino

RX53 2003 14yr 61%

"Coconut and chocolate over rich, seamless layers; nuanced and inviting."

9.1 (92)

Image of the front of the bottle of the rumDestino

Velier Foursquare 2006

RX168 2006 10yr 62%

"Chocolate, caramel and vanilla blend in smooth harmony."

9.0 (70)

Image of the front of the bottle of the rum2006

Velier Foursquare Fidelitas

RX23643 2004 20yr 55%

"Rich vanilla, dried fruit and caramel, elegantly soft and balanced."

9.0 (10)

Image of the front of the bottle of the rumFidelitas

Foursquare ECS XXVII Equidem

RX22143 2010 14yr 61%

"Jammy fruit and chocolate, classic but with real depth."

8.9 (79)

Romdeluxe Foursquare Wild Series Rum Barbados No. 25 (Batch 1)

RX12303 2007 14yr 62,3%

"Silky coconut, vanilla and cocoa — dessert in a glass."

8.9 (26)

Image of the front of the bottle of the rumWild Series Rum Barbados No. 25 (Batch 1)

Velier Foursquare Absolutio

RX18937 2009 15yr 62%

"Port and chocolate richness with coconut—balanced complexity, creamy finish."

8.9 (209)

Velier Foursquare Triptych

RX126 12yr 56%

"Woody, spicy oak with sweet coconut and vanilla."

8.9 (99)

Image of the front of the bottle of the rumTriptych

Bristol Rockley Still

RX5776 1986 26yr 46%

"Honey, sherry and red fruits, complex yet inviting."

8.8 (40)

Image of the front of the bottle of the rumRockley Still

Cadenhead‘s Rockley Green Label

RX3497 1986 18yr 46%

"Rich honey, complex, smoky; a must-try Rockley."

8.8 (41)

Image of the front of the bottle of the rumGreen Label

CoR Foursquare Barbados

RX9620 1998 22yr 59,9%

"Benchmark 1998 Foursquare—coconut, spice, and complexity."

8.8 (18)

Image of the front of the bottle of the rumBarbados

Ferroni Foursquare 2009

RX1968 2009 9yr 63,5%

8.8 (24)

Image of the front of the bottle of the rum2009

Foursquare ECS XX Isonomy

RX11722 2005 17yr 58%

"Chocolate, vanilla, dried fruit and wood — deeply satisfying balance."

8.8 (118)

Image of the front of the bottle of the rumExceptional Cask Selection XX Isonomy

St. Nicholas Abbey 12 Years old

RX3847 12yr 40%

"Balanced, vanilla-rich with a subtle woody finish."

8.8 (13)

Image of the front of the bottle of the rum12 Years old

Swell de Spirits Foursquare Wonders of the World #7

RX12160 2006 15yr 60,6%

"Outstanding Foursquare with bold coconut and vanilla notes."

8.8 (50)

Image of the front of the bottle of the rumWonders of the World #7

Velier Foursquare Elliott Erwitt (Magnum)

RX12150 2005 61%

"Rich, sophisticated, exclusive, with integrated flavors."

8.8 (35)

Image of the front of the bottle of the rumElliott Erwitt (Magnum)

Velier Foursquare Elliott Erwitt

RX10645 2005 16yr 61%

"Rich, balanced, and smooth with deep flavors."

8.8 (49)

Image of the front of the bottle of the rumElliott Erwitt

Velier Foursquare Plenipotenziario

RX113 2007 12yr 60%

"Coconut, vanilla and tropical fruit, bold yet balanced."

8.8 (221)

Velier Foursquare Raconteur

RX15940 2006 17yr 61%

"Coconut, caramel, vanilla and spice in perfect balance."

8.8 (207)

Velier Foursquare Sassafras

RX7456 2006 3yr - 11yr 61%

"Coconut, chocolate, spice and oak—powerful yet balanced delight."

8.8 (203)

Asta Morris Foursquare Rasta Morris

RX2662 2005 14yr 63,6%

"Rich Foursquare rum with strong vanilla and coconut."

8.7 (21)

Image of the front of the bottle of the rumRasta Morris

Cave Guildive Foursquare Barbados Rum

RX10192 2005 15yr 60%

"Complex, bold Foursquare with vanilla, coconut notes."

8.7 (21)

Image of the front of the bottle of the rumBarbados Rum

CoR Foursquare Barbados Ed. 8

RX10450 1998 22yr 58,8%

"Roasted coconut and wood dominate this approachable Foursquare experience."

8.7 (11)

Image of the front of the bottle of the rumBarbados Ed. 8

Famille Ricci Foursquare Exception

RX10467 2001 20yr 56,8%

"Deep, complex, and harmonious Foursquare gem."

8.7 (14)

Image of the front of the bottle of the rumException

Foursquare ECS III 2004

RX40 2004 11yr 59%

"Layers of vanilla, chocolate, and oak, elegantly balanced."

8.7 (88)

Image of the front of the bottle of the rumExceptional Cask Selection III 2004

Foursquare ECS V Criterion

RX338 2007 10yr 56%

"Well-balanced Foursquare with rich, exotic flavors."

8.7 (37)

Image of the front of the bottle of the rumExceptional Cask Selection V Criterion

Foursquare ECS XII Nobiliary

RX362 2005 14yr 62%

"Coconut, vanilla, chocolate and caramel—beautifully balanced Barbados."

8.7 (158)

Image of the front of the bottle of the rumExceptional Cask Selection XII Nobiliary

Foursquare ECS XIII 2008

RX3352 2008 12yr 60%

"Coconut, vanilla, and oaky spice shine—balanced, classic Foursquare."

8.7 (224)

Image of the front of the bottle of the rumExceptional Cask Selection XIII 2008

Foursquare ECS XV Redoutable

RX8388 14yr 61%

"Lush coconut, vanilla, chocolate and oak—quintessential Foursquare depth."

8.7 (161)

Image of the front of the bottle of the rumExceptional Cask Selection XV Redoutable

Foursquare Mystique Private Cask (The Whisky Exchange)

RX18491 14yr 62%

"Intense Foursquare rum with woody, fruity notes."

8.7 (24)

Image of the front of the bottle of the rumMystique Private Cask (The Whisky Exchange)

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8.1/10

19,138 reviews

Flavour profile of Barbados

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Vanilla Woody Coconut Caramel

Taste

Vanilla Woody Caramel Coconut

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