Barbados
Barbados: classic Barbados rum, iconic Caribbean rum heritage, world-class distilleries
Welcome to the cradle of cane spirits, where Barbados rum pairs centuries-old craft with shimmering Caribbean terroir. Trade winds, coral limestone water, and tropical maturation shape a signature profile: toasted coconut, vanilla, baking spice, citrus and cocoa over refined, dry oak. From beachside sippers to cask-strength icons, rum from Barbados balances character and elegance, making it a benchmark for enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
On RumX, 19,556 community reviews rate Barbados a confident 8.1/10 median. Users praise smooth value picks like Plantation XO and Doorly’s 12, while Foursquare’s ECS releases win acclaim for power, purity, and oak-spice depth—proof that Barbados distilleries deliver both everyday reliability and collector-level thrills.
Popular rums from Barbados
Foursquare ECS XXVIII Convocation 2010
2010 14yr 62%
Balanced Madeira-kissed Foursquare with velvety depth
Top rated Barbados rums
Velier Foursquare Destino Richard Seale 2003
2003 2yr - 12yr 61%
Rich, fruity, and spicy—an exceptional experience.
Velier Foursquare Absolutio 2009
2009 15yr 62%
Port-rich, silky chocolate-vanilla Foursquare
Foursquare ECS XXVIII Convocation 2010
2010 14yr 62%
Balanced Madeira-kissed Foursquare with velvety depth
Velier Foursquare Elliott Erwitt (Magnum) 2005
2005 61%
Rich, sophisticated, exclusive, with integrated flavors.
Velier Foursquare Plenipotenziario 2007
2007 12yr 60%
Coconut, vanilla and oak with tropical depth
Cave Guildive Foursquare Barbados Rum 2005
2005 15yr 60%
Complex, bold Foursquare with vanilla, coconut notes.
Flavour profile of Barbados
Most frequently mentioned flavors
RumX drinkers describe Barbados profiles as clean, balanced, and often dry, with toasted coconut, vanilla, cocoa and citrus riding well-integrated oak. Value is a recurring theme—Doorly’s 12 and 14 score ~7.5–8.1/10 as dependable daily pours—while Foursquare ECS and Velier collaborations reach 8.6–9.5/10 for complexity and drive. Some note sweetness in certain rum brands, yet overall consistency and craftsmanship earn lasting loyalty.
Popular distilleries of Barbados
- West Indies 229 rums
- Foursquare 564 rums
- Mount Gay 100 rums
- Rockley 15 rums
- Foursquare & West Indies 2 rums
- St. Nicholas Abbey 15 rums
- Multi Distilleries 7 rums
- Ebbe & Flut Brennerei Rügen 3 rums
All rums from Barbados
- Bedford Park Foursquare Single Barrel Barbados Rum “Pinball” 2006 17yr 58,8% RX22772
- West Indies Rum Artesanal Barbados Rum Rockley Style BBR 1986 34yr 53,7% RX7784
- Duncan Taylor West Indies Single Cask Rum BRS 1986 25yr 52,7% RX1028
- Nobilis West Indies No. 3 Rockley BBR 1986 34yr 54,7% RX9395
- Velier Foursquare Destino Richard Seale 2003 2yr - 12yr 61% RX635
- Distilia Foursquare Mizunara & PX Cask Finish (Silver Seal) 1998 25yr 52,5% RX24643
- Silver Seal West Indies Barbados BRS 1986 33yr 58,8% RX3896
- Velier Foursquare Destino 2003 14yr 61% RX53
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