Plantation Barbados Vintage 2005
Highly praised as a light, sweet and rounded Barbados-style rum with pleasant coconut, caramel and vanilla notes—very approachable, easy to enjoy, and well-liked by many despite its softer character.
Those who prefer smooth, sweet sippers and want an easy, low-ABV introduction to Barbados-style rum without heavy oak, funk or alcohol bite.
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Sweet, easy Barbados crowd-pleaser
If you enjoy Mount Gay XO or softer Plantation releases, this will feel like a comfortable, sweeter cousin—great for relaxed sipping or sharing with non-rum geeks.
Enthusiasts seeking dry, complex or cask strength Barbados rum, and anyone specifically avoiding dosed or sweeter-style bottlings.
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About the West Indies distillery
The West Indies distillery is located in Barbados. Rums from West Indies have been reviewed 4,599 times with an average of 7.9/10.
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A bit sad that this one has been watered down this much. What could have been a good rum ended up very light and very sweet.
A little too thin and a little too much sugar. But otherwise a nice round harmonious rum.
Fruchtig süß mit Honig auf den ersten Blick. Im Abgang bleibt nicht viel hängen.
13/12/2024: Road Rummers Plantation tasting