Fiji Rum & Co Plantation Fiji Islands (Ironroot Republic “Promethean” Bourbon Cask) 2017
Most enjoy the bourbon oak, spice and characterful youth, noting good complexity for its age. Critics find it hot, leathery and even unpleasantly funky. Consensus: interesting, polarizing, solid rather than great.
Bourbon crossover drinkers and rum fans who enjoy youthful, slightly funky rums with leather, oak and spice, and don’t mind some heat in exchange for character.
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How does Fiji Rum & Co Plantation Fiji Islands (Ironroot Republic “Promethean” Bourbon Cask) 2017 taste?
Youthful, bourbon‑driven, a bit rough
If you like bourbon-cask rums with some edge, this gives you Fijian character plus bourbon warmth; just know it’s youthful and a bit rough rather than polished.
Those sensitive to alcohol bite, expecting deep aged smoothness, or put off by leathery, slightly funky notes in their rum.
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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 485 times with an average of 7.4/10.
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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 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.
From the scent I wanted to rate higher, but the taste is shallow.
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