Barbados

Barbados: classic Barbados rum, iconic Caribbean rum heritage, world-class distilleries

Birthplace of modern rum
Balanced pot/column blends
Tropical aging, steady warmth

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.

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Bottle of 12 Years old

12 Years old

8.7 (14)
385 €

Popular rums from Barbados

RX1974
Bottle of 5 Years old

5 Years old

Refined, subtle, grassy, and elegantly fruity.

7.7 (20)
139 €
RX14259
Bottle of 20 Years old

20 Years old

- (2)
735 €
RX15343
Bottle of 25 Years old

25 Years old

- (1)
1,950 €
RX1
Bottle of Plantation Extra Old XO 20th Anniversary

Plantation Extra Old XO 20th Anniversary

smooth coconut-vanilla crowd-pleaser

8.0 (1,401)
42 €
RX9452
Bottle of 5 Years old Single Cask

5 Years old Single Cask

8.0 (17)
139 €
RX18990
Bottle of Exceptional Cask Selection XXIV

Exceptional Cask Selection XXIV

Classic Foursquare, big and rewarding

8.4 (93)
98 €
RX90
Bottle of Principia

Principia

sherry-rich, intense coconut and chocolate

8.7 (112)
249 €
RX13191
Bottle of Wagemut Home Base 2022

Wagemut Home Base 2022

Fruity, sweet, woody with Madeira finish.

7.9 (42)
40 €
RX22143
Bottle of Exceptional Cask Selection XXVII Equidem

Exceptional Cask Selection XXVII Equidem

Black Muscat finish, chocolatey fruit

8.9 (116)
130 €

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RX1
Bottle of Plantation Extra Old XO 20th Anniversary

Plantation Extra Old XO 20th Anniversary

10yr - 15yr   40%

8.0 (1,401)
42 €
RX313
Bottle of Doorly‘s 14 Years

Doorly‘s 14 Years

14yr   48%

8.1 (376)
63 €
RX65
Bottle of Plantation Grande Réserve

Plantation Grande Réserve

1yr - 3yr   40%

7.0 (360)
22 €
RX2067
Bottle of XO - Triple Cask Blend

XO - Triple Cask Blend

17yr   43%

7.8 (344)
38 €
RX10082
Bottle of Exceptional Cask Selection XVII

Exceptional Cask Selection XVII

2009   12yr   60%

8.6 (287)
128 €
RX212
Bottle of Doorly‘s 12 Years

Doorly‘s 12 Years

12yr   40%

7.8 (286)
56 €
RX6813
Bottle of Doorly’s XO Fine Old Barbados Rum

Doorly’s XO Fine Old Barbados Rum

7yr   43%

7.5 (247)
35 €
RX133
Bottle of Plantation Barbados 5 Years

Plantation Barbados 5 Years

5yr   40%

7.1 (242)
22 €
RX15
Bottle of Extra Old XO Reserve Cask

Extra Old XO Reserve Cask

15yr   43%

7.5 (233)
RX113
Bottle of Plenipotenziario

Plenipotenziario

2007   12yr   60%

8.8 (228)
199 €
RX3352
Bottle of Exceptional Cask Selection XIII

Exceptional Cask Selection XIII

2008   12yr   60%

8.7 (226)
302 €
RX18937
Bottle of Absolutio

Absolutio

2009   15yr   62%

8.9 (223)
199 €
RX15940
Bottle of Raconteur

Raconteur

2006   17yr   61%

8.8 (215)
187 €
RX11721
Bottle of Exceptional Cask Selection XIX Sovereignty

Exceptional Cask Selection XIX Sovereignty

2007   3yr - 11yr   62%

8.7 (211)
142 €
RX7456
Bottle of Sassafras

Sassafras

2006   3yr - 11yr   61%

8.8 (209)
305 €
RX7623
Bottle of Exceptional Cask Selection XIV Détente

Exceptional Cask Selection XIV Détente

2010   10yr   51%

8.4 (206)
201 €
RX11117
Bottle of Exceptional Cask Selection XVIII Indelible

Exceptional Cask Selection XVIII Indelible

11yr   48%

8.2 (192)
129 €
RX132
Bottle of Black Barrel

Black Barrel

43%

7.0 (191)
49 €
RX13927
Bottle of Exceptional Cask Selection XXI

Exceptional Cask Selection XXI

2010   12yr   60%

8.5 (187)
130 €
RX13104
Bottle of Planteray Cut and Dry Coconut Rum

Planteray Cut and Dry Coconut Rum

40%

7.5 (174)
25 €
RX9782
Bottle of Exceptional Cask Selection XVI Shibboleth

Exceptional Cask Selection XVI Shibboleth

2005   16yr   56%

8.6 (170)
RX8388
Bottle of Exceptional Cask Selection XV Redoutable

Exceptional Cask Selection XV Redoutable

14yr   61%

8.6 (167)
242 €
RX436
Bottle of Wagemut PX-Cask

Wagemut PX-Cask

<12yr   40,30%

8.0 (167)
RX362
Bottle of Exceptional Cask Selection XII Nobiliary

Exceptional Cask Selection XII Nobiliary

2005   14yr   62%

8.7 (162)

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8.1/10
20,350 reviews
Rating (0-10)

Flavour profile of Barbados

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Vanilla Woody Coconut Caramel

Taste

Vanilla Woody Caramel Coconut
RumX community voice

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.

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