West Indies

West Indies Rum Distillery — Barbados icon of craftsmanship, heritage and innovation

Heritage since 1893
Pot and column mastery
Tropical and continental aging

West Indies Rum Distillery stands as a Barbados benchmark since 1893, uniting time‑honored methods with modern precision. With both pot and column distillation, the distillery delivers the island’s signature balance of coconut, vanilla, spice and clean oak—equally at home in neat pours and classic cocktails.

On RumX, 4,119 community reviews place the median at 7.9/10. Fans highlight Plantation/Planteray XO 20th Anniversary for smooth, polished sipping, while Barbados 5 Years and Grande Réserve offer accessible value. Curiosity peaks with High Ester WLP releases and innovative cask finishes (from cognac to single malt). Some note sweetness in select bottlings; many praise consistency, craft and versatility across the range.

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Bottle of Planteray Hogo Monsta (Extra High Ester Rum)

Planteray Hogo Monsta (Extra High Ester Rum)

8.3 (15)
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Popular rums from West Indies

RX1
Bottle of Plantation Extra Old XO 20th Anniversary

Plantation Extra Old XO 20th Anniversary

smooth coconut-vanilla crowd-pleaser

8.0 (1,398)
42 €
RX3896
Bottle of Barbados BRS

Barbados BRS

Honeyed Rockley smoke, long and complex

9.1 (57)
1,503 €
RX65
Bottle of Plantation Grande Réserve

Plantation Grande Réserve

Sweet tropical sipper, great value

7.0 (358)
22 €
RX133
Bottle of Plantation Barbados 5 Years

Plantation Barbados 5 Years

Sweet coconut-vanilla, easy and versatile

7.1 (241)
22 €
RX21905
Bottle of Planteray PXXO 20th Anniversary Rum

Planteray PXXO 20th Anniversary Rum

Coconut vanilla sipper, sherry twist

7.5 (46)
49 €
RX23980
Bottle of Planteray Barbados High Ester (French Exclusive)

Planteray Barbados High Ester (French Exclusive)

Funky esters meet Bajan sweetness

8.5 (14)
99 €
RX24704
Bottle of Planteray Navy Mister Fogg (Batch 2)

Planteray Navy Mister Fogg (Batch 2)

7.4 (17)
43 €
RX13104
Bottle of Planteray Cut and Dry Coconut Rum

Planteray Cut and Dry Coconut Rum

liquid bounty coconut, cocktail-ready

7.5 (173)
25 €
RX13823
Bottle of Plantation Barbados One-Time Limited 20

Plantation Barbados One-Time Limited 20

Smooth vanilla-coconut Barbados crowd-pleaser

7.9 (57)
69 €

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Bottle of Plantation Extra Old XO 20th Anniversary

Plantation Extra Old XO 20th Anniversary

10yr - 15yr   40%

8.0 (1,398)
42 €
RX65
Bottle of Plantation Grande Réserve

Plantation Grande Réserve

1yr - 3yr   40%

7.0 (358)
22 €
RX133
Bottle of Plantation Barbados 5 Years

Plantation Barbados 5 Years

5yr   40%

7.1 (241)
22 €
RX13104
Bottle of Planteray Cut and Dry Coconut Rum

Planteray Cut and Dry Coconut Rum

40%

7.5 (173)
25 €
RX21760
Bottle of Planteray Barbados High Ester WLP Foundation

Planteray Barbados High Ester WLP Foundation

2022   2yr   59%

8.4 (90)
RX20217
Bottle of Stade’s Rum JAWS Barbados

Stade’s Rum JAWS Barbados

2022   56%

8.0 (87)
70 €
RX7714
Bottle of Plantation One-Time Limited Edition

Plantation One-Time Limited Edition

2011   9yr   51,1%

8.0 (81)
RX12498
Bottle of Plantation Barbados 2007 (Extreme No. 5)

Plantation Barbados 2007 (Extreme No. 5)

2007   14yr   58%

8.0 (79)
RX7784
Bottle of Rum Artesanal Barbados Rum Rockley Style BBR

Rum Artesanal Barbados Rum Rockley Style BBR

1986   34yr   53,7%

9.3 (78)
RX9395
Bottle of No. 3 Rockley BBR

No. 3 Rockley BBR

1986   34yr   54,7%

9.1 (71)
1,350 €
RX7785
Bottle of Rum Artesanal Barbados Rum (Rockley Style)

Rum Artesanal Barbados Rum (Rockley Style)

2000   21yr   47,1%

8.3 (69)
RX17889
Bottle of Plantation Barbados (Arran single malt scotch whisky cask)

Plantation Barbados (Arran single malt scotch whisky cask)

2013   10yr   51,2%

6.9 (63)
RX13823
Bottle of Plantation Barbados One-Time Limited 20

Plantation Barbados One-Time Limited 20

2013   9yr   50,2%

7.9 (57)
69 €
RX3896
Bottle of Barbados BRS

Barbados BRS

1986   33yr   58,8%

9.1 (57)
1,503 €
RX15671
Bottle of Flashback Series 2-07

Flashback Series 2-07

1996   61,9%

8.2 (51)
RX1865
Bottle of Barbados Rum

Barbados Rum

2000   17yr   56%

8.4 (47)
RX21905
Bottle of Planteray PXXO 20th Anniversary Rum

Planteray PXXO 20th Anniversary Rum

40%

7.5 (46)
49 €
RX9892
Bottle of Wagemut Special Edition Homebase 2021

Wagemut Special Edition Homebase 2021

10yr   51,5%

7.3 (46)
101 €
RX5776
Bottle of Rockley Still

Rockley Still

1986   26yr   46%

8.8 (41)
RX21988
Bottle of Planteray Black Cask (Barbados & Paraguay)

Planteray Black Cask (Barbados & Paraguay)

40%

7.0 (39)
34 €
RX11149
Bottle of Kill Devil

Kill Devil

2000   21yr   51,3%

8.3 (39)
225 €
RX12611
Bottle of Plantation Extreme No. 5

Plantation Extreme No. 5

2000   21yr   47,8%

8.3 (36)
RX1520
Bottle of Plantation Barbados Vintage

Plantation Barbados Vintage

2005   13yr   42,8%

8.0 (34)
121 €
RX6229
Bottle of Secret Treasures Old Barbados

Secret Treasures Old Barbados

1986   14yr   40%

7.1 (28)
403 €

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7.9/10
4,310 reviews
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Flavour profile of West Indies

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Vanilla Coconut Woody Fruity

Taste

Vanilla Woody Sweet Caramel
RumX community voice

RumX users value West Indies for approachable, well‑blended Barbados profiles—vanilla, coconut, light oak and spice—paired with fair pricing and cocktail flexibility. XO 20th Anniversary earns frequent praise for smooth balance, while High Ester WLP editions impress with vibrant esters and longer finishes. Community sentiment notes occasional sweetness in certain releases, yet overall sees a dependable distillery delivering everyday sippers, mixable rums and standout limited casks, including revered Rockley‑style expressions.

Frequently Asked Questions about West Indies

RumX offers the world’s largest selection of rum through our innovative shop-in-shop marketplace, similar to Amazon. For West Indies rums, we currently have 233 offers starting from €15.90 across 25 partner shops including Rum & Co, Whiskysite.nl, Urban Drinks, delicando, Rum Piraten, Warehouse #1. Our platform compares prices in real-time from specialized rum retailers worldwide, ensuring you always find the best deals.

The RumX database currently contains 231 different rums from West Indies. This includes various expressions, limited editions, and bottlings across different age statements and proof levels. Our community has contributed over %!d(float64=4310) reviews for West Indies rums, making it one of the most comprehensive resources for exploring this brand’s full range. New releases are added regularly as they become available.

According to the RumX community, West Indies Rum Artesanal Barbados Rum Rockley Style BBR 1986 34yr 53,7% is currently the highest-rated West Indies rum with an impressive rating of 9.3/10 based on %!d(float64=78) reviews. This expression has earned praise for its exceptional quality and represents the pinnacle of what West Indies has to offer. However, taste is subjective, and we encourage you to explore the full range to find your personal favorite.

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