Fiji Rum & Co Plantation Fiji Islands (Ironroot Republic “Promethean” Bourbon Cask) 2017

Bold, bourbon-led, spicy rum with a fiery kick.

Complex bourbon flavors
Floral and oak aromas
Long, spicy finish
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Plantation Fiji Islands rum offers bourbon, floral aromas with sweet, spicy and alcohol-laden notes. Its cask-strength provides a bold, multifaceted tasting experience.

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    How does this rum taste?

    The Plantation Fiji Islands Rum, crafted at Fiji Rum & Co distillery and aged for 6 years, offers a lively profile characterized by distinct oak, fruity, and spicy notes. Bottled by Maison Ferrand, this 50.3% ABV rum boasts bourbon aromas and a floral hint. Tasting reveals an initial alcoholic warmth with pronounced bourbon and sweet spice. While some appreciate its complex, lingering finish, others note a more aggressive alcoholic burn and leather tones. This cask-strength rum garners a range of user responses, emphasizing a curious blend of complex bourbon flavors and spice against a potent backdrop.

    Aroma

    Oak Bourbon Nail polish Spice

    Taste

    Alcoholic Bourbon Spice Sweet

    How is this rum rated?

    6.9/10 30 reviews

    Youthful, but still interesting. The nose opens with notes of leather, caramel, prunes, and brioche, with a nice touch of pear and a faint hint of grated oxidized apple. I definitely picked up some estery notes too. On the palate, there's a distinct mix of young wood, apple, caramel, and oak, balanced with a light tannic structure that rounds it off. The finish is medium in length, with roasted coffee, caramel, dried fruit, and some bourbon-like woodiness coming through. You can definitely tell this rum is still relatively young, but it compensates for that with its vibrant and well-rounded flavor profile. The almost animalish leather and dried plum notes are a standout, giving it a unique character. It may not have the depth nor smoothness of a longer-aged rum, but it still packs a punch and offers something intriguing for those who enjoy youthful rums with their personality not yet tamed.

    On rocks: nose - bit medicinal, with some licorice and slight fruit. Taste is dark chocolate, bit spicy all around with a bit of woody - could enjoy As a sipping

    On The Rocks: On the nose moderate fruit and with mild floral and oak notes with subtle bourbon spice. There is a subtle sweetness hinting at some complexity. Taste has a moderate spice with a brief alcohol and burn. Opens up with a more complex profile of Burbon notes and spice with a lingering warmth. Finish is long with a lasting spice and warmth. This is quite a complex rum considering the aging. This is an exciting rum that is very unique and enjoyable. Mixed Pepsi Zero: On the nose dusty Pepsi Zero with a mild spice and bourbon notes. Taste is smoother with continued bourbon and spice notes. Finish is short and smooth, and still enjoyable with some complexity.

    Funky unpalatable, unpleasant. Like chewing on leather shoes after a long hike.

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Brand
    Plantation
    RumX ID
    RX18199
    ABV
    50,3%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Vintage
    2017
    Bottled
    2023
    Cask number
    #06
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    6 years
    Bottle volume
    75cl
    Price range
    <100€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Maison Ferrand • Fiji Rum & Co 2017 &nbsp; 6yr &nbsp; 50,3% Plantation Fiji Islands (Ironroot Republic “Promethean” Bourbon Cask)

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    About the Fiji Rum & Co distillery

    The Fiji Rum & Co distillery is located in Fiji. Rums from Fiji Rum & Co have been reviewed 432 times with an average of 7.4/10.

    Rums: 44
    Avg Rating: 7.4/10
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