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Plantation Black Cask Barbados & Guatemala 40%

RX10621 Good Pot & Column Still Rum Under 50€
“Fruity, smoky with a sweet twist, an intriguing yet uneven blend.”

The Plantation Black Cask Barbados & Guatemala is a unique blend produced in multiple countries by independent bottler Maison Ferrand. Distilled from molasses using both pot and column stills and bottled at 40% ABV, this rum offers an exciting mix of flavors and aromas. According to RumX users, the nose presents notes of vanilla, prunes, dried apricots, tropical fruits, and pineapple. The taste is characterized by sugar, grapefruit, smoky tobacco, and a mild sweetness. While some users found the sweetness and fruity complexity appealing, others remarked that the combination of smoky and sweet notes created an unusual, somewhat unbalanced experience. With a wide variety of impressions, the Plantation Black Cask Barbados & Guatemala is an intriguing, multifaceted rum that keeps drinkers curious throughout the tasting journey.

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How does this rum taste?

The Plantation Black Cask offers a fruit-forward nose with a controversial vinegar hint, balanced by a smoky, sweet-spicy palate of plums and vanilla. Some find it overly sweet, suggesting added sugar, making for a divisive yet intriguing experience.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Vanilla Prunes Dried apricot Tropical fruit Pineapple Raisin

Taste

Sugar Grapefruit Smoky Tobacco Passion fruit Mild

Finish

Prunes Dried apricot Dry Fruity Sweet Creamy

Community reviews

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6.7/10

“Sehr viel Frucht an der Nase, gepaart mit Sirup/Honig und etwas Gebackenem. Im Mund eher dünn, wenn dann süß, fruchtig, röstig. Im Abgang schmeckt man rauchige Noten in Form von Tabak, wobei die Kombination mit süßem Zucker ungewohnt ist. Fazit: als Rum OK, jedoch eher schwach.”

Aroma

Tropical fruit Banana Grapefruit Citrus Raisin

Taste

Sugar Treacle Grapefruit Mild Thin
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7.0/10

“The taste is sweet-spicy with hints of plums, vanilla and milk chocolate. Long-lasting smoky aftertaste.”

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7.0/10

“On the nose first a sweet / sour note... almost like highly diluted vinegar, light smoke joins it!On the palate a strong oily sweetness (added sugar?), which changes to dried apricot / plum and then ends on a smoky note!The finish also includes dried apricots!It's not mine”

Aroma

Vinegar Yeast Smoky Prunes

Taste

Smoky Tobacco Sugar Grapefruit Thick

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Bottler
Brand
Plantation
RumX ID
RX10621
ABV
40%
Category
Pot & Column Still Rum
Made from
Molasses
Distillation
Pot and Column Still
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
Under 50€
Type of spirit
Rum

What is the price trend for this rum?

44 €
Ø Market value

Community purchase statistics

The RumX community has already added 42 bottles to their collections:

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