Plantation Original Dark

Versatile vanilla-honey mixer, great value

Reviewers describe this as sweet with vanilla, honey, and a touch of fruit. It's a go-to mixer for cocktails and offers great value for everyday sipping.

7.0/10 306 reviews

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    How does this rum taste?

    Excellent for cocktails
    Rich vanilla-honey notes
    Affordable price point

    Most reviewers love Plantation Original Dark for its rich vanilla and honey notes, complemented by fruity and woody flavors. Many mention its versatility, enjoying it neat, on the rocks, or especially as an all-star in cocktails like Rum & Coke or Dark 'n' Stormy. This rum stands out for offering character and complexity at an accessible price, making it a staple for both new enthusiasts and seasoned rum fans.

    Aroma

    Vanilla Honey Fruity Woody

    Taste

    Vanilla Sweet Woody Fruity

    How is this rum rated?

    7.0/10 306 reviews

     Overall an OK rum that probably serves well in drinks like Dark’N’Stormy. Had a glass of this rum after a better dinner at Såstaholms Castle. There’s several different Plantation Original Dark with different origins. I’ve seen at least 3, Trinidad, Trinidad & Jamaica and Barbados & Jamaica. This one, Barbados & Jamaica, contains 1-3 year old Barbados rum and 10-15 year old Jamaica rum. The distillate is aged in charred American oak barrels before transported to France for some more aging, this time in former Cognac oak barrels.

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    5.9 /10
    Review by: Stefan Persson

     Very good as a mixer goin from you basic rum cola, dark & stormy to some much more complex cocktails. The tabacco and smoked from the bourbon barrels give this rum a very unique caracter. A bar keeper - keeping it in stock all the time

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    8.0 /10
    Review by: Sven Van Walle (Barrel23)

     Pure not bad but a bit too boring and watery. Smell somewhat alcoholic but "better"/more exciting than the taste. Very short finish.Was often recommended to mix with cola, but for me much too sweet and "dark", the fresh is missing.As part of a Mai Tai but very tasty!

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    5.8 /10
    Review by: HenryL

     It knows how to beguile immediately with its sweet, fruity nature on the nose. Quickly captivated, fruit and wood notes are found in the beginning, which quickly give way to the predominant honey flavor. In the finish even slightly smoky is reminiscent of a weak Jamaican. Price / performance hit for beginners and cocktail fans.very pleasing Sipper.

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    8.1 /10
    Review by: Daniel
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    Details about this rum

    Brand
    Plantation
    RumX ID
    RX75
    ABV
    40%
    Category
    Pot & Column Still Rum
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot and Column Still
    Age
    1 years - 15 years
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <50€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Maison Ferrand • Multi Distilleries 1yr - 15yr &nbsp; 40% Plantation Original Dark

    How is the price of this rum developing?

    The RumX community has already added 704 bottles to their collections:

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    475
    opened
    125
    emptied
    104
    Open rate
    33%
    Ø Market value
    31€

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    The Multi Distilleries distillery is located in Multiple countries. Rums from Multi Distilleries have been reviewed 7,454 times with an average of 8.0/10.


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