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Plantation Barbados 5-Year rum

Plantation Barbados 5-Year

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Multiple | Aged | 40% ABV | Pot and Column Still

Plantation Barbados 5-Year rum is distilled from molasses and aged 5 years in bourbon casks before being transported to France for further 'finishing' in Cognac casks.

Plantation rum is owned by the French company Cognac Ferrand, which was founded in 1989 and produces wine, gin, and other spirits to sell in over 40 countries. The Plantation range includes 7 vintages from different Caribbean countries and 3 blends of multiple regions.

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533 Plantation Barbados 5-Year Ratings

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Ludo Marley 🇳🇱 | 41 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

Bijzondere rum uit Barbados waar rijping vele malen sneller gaat dan op europese bodem. Deze unieke Grand Reserve is dan ook met veel passie en tijd verworven. De rum word met dubbel casking gerijpt wat in de wereld van rum nog niet heel bekend is, de rum heeft een rijping gehad in het caribisch gebied en word voor het laatste jaar naar Frankrijk gebracht om het laatste jaar te rusten. Hierdoor krijgt men bijzondere smaak explosie's met nieuwe en rijke invloeden. Vanille is het voornaamste in deze rum te proeven gevolgd door zacht fruit waaronder hints van banaan en andere fruitige smaken. Erg fijn en zacht met een licht zoetje op de achtergrond.

Geschiedenis Plantation rum:

Oorspronkelijk uit Azië , werd suikerriet in de Caribische geïntroduceerd door de Spaanse kolonisten tijdens Christoffel Columbus ' tweede reis in de late 15de eeuw .

De eerste schriftelijke vermelding van rum is afkomstig van Barbados in 1647 , maar het is bekend dat rum werd gemaakt op het eiland aan het begin van de 17e eeuw . In de Franse Antillen kwam de uitvinding van rum later en wordt toegeschreven aan Père Labat in 1694 , als een geneeskrachtig middel .

Van slechte kwaliteit en goedkoop te maken, was rum in eerste instantie alleen voor de plantage slaven. Duurdere cognac en sherry waren gereserveerd voor de kolonisten . Het werd ook de drank van zeelieden en piraten, maar rum begon niet te groeien tot de 18de eeuw, toen de reële vooruitgang met destillatie technieken werd gemaakt om zich te verspreiden naar Europa en Noord-Amerika .

Vandaag de dag rum is de meest geconsumeerde gedistilleerde alcohol in de wereld . Het is gemaakt op elk continent , in Azië , Latijns-Amerika , Oceanië , Europa en zelfs Afrika en het Midden-Oosten , maar de meest gewaardeerde rum komt ongetwijfeld uit het Caribisch gebied .

Brandon 🇺🇸 | 18 ratings
Posted almost 11 years ago

Don't drink this straight - there's much better for that. This is an ideal choice for simple cocktails that let the rum flavor stand out. I suggest cuban daiquiris (aka, the original daiquiri) - one lime, cane syrup, a shot of this. Shake with crushed ice and strain (rather than blend). Crowd favorite every summer night. Thanks Plantation.

JIsurfer 🇺🇸 | 17 ratings
Posted almost 11 years ago

Sorry, I wasn't that impressed with this one. While it was only $15, I've had other rums for the same price, that I thought were better. Had a little too much burn for me, not smooth enough.

Sakulnikov 🇨🇿 | 17 ratings
Posted almost 11 years ago

I enjoy sipping it. It has nice dark colour which makes it beautiful just look at it before drinking. The aroma is little bit aggressive but my opinion may be influenced by the fact I know the Plantation XO 20th Anniversary. However, I like its aroma of vanilla and coconut and some fruit. The taste is little bit sweet but not too much. The sweetness fades away just in the moment the alchohol kicks in but it is balanced so sipping is very pleasant.
Summary: Very nice drink and for the price it is definitely a buy.

shelteredexistence 🇺🇸 | 49 ratings
Posted 11 years ago

I'm a huge fan of the Plantation XO 20th Anniversary but, at $45 (NYC price), I can't afford to drink it every day. It turns out Plantation's own Barbados Grande Reserve is a fine stand-in. Not as awesome in the nose, but wonderful on the palette with a smooth, soft finish. In my view, incredible value for money ($18 in NYC)

Scott 🇺🇸 | 16 ratings
Posted 11 years ago

Plantation is one of my favorites on the rocks. Great aroma of vanilla and not overly sweet. I like to let the ice melt and blend in for a few minutes and it's oh so smooth. Even straight up it's very good without any burn. For the price I don't think it can be beat.

rafeener 🇨🇦 | 25 ratings
Posted 11 years ago

Can have this anytime day or night. Beautiful mix. Great all alone with ice or a splash of dark cola. Real treat to drink.

donmichelangelo 🇩🇪 | 25 ratings
Posted 11 years ago

Nice golden-amber aged rum from barbados. Tastes similar like the 20th Anniversary but is less heavier and has a lighter profile. However it is neat in sipping glass as well as in cocktails.

Dan Freeman 🇺🇸 | 15 ratings
Posted 11 years ago

This is good stuff, a bargain that can be enjoyed straight, however I've seen the price go up by at least $3 a bottle over the past couple of years.

RumSteve 🇺🇸 | 15 ratings
Posted 11 years ago

A standard aged, great rum for the price. Use for mixing, or sipping.
Great looking bottle, and a unique twist besides the standard Mount Gay Eclipse.

Trini Yank 🇹🇹 | 41 ratings
Posted over 11 years ago

A must have for any collection. Full bodied and rich flavoured, surprisingly smooth for a 5 yr. Eye-catching bottle, etc. Good enough to sip, cheap enough to mix. After ED 5, the best 5 out there.




Brand Details

Type: Aged
Company: Plantation
Country: Multiple
Name: Barbados 5-Year
ABV: 40%
Years Aged: 5
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Unknown
Distillation: Pot and Column Still
Women Led: No