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.

Foursquare ECS XXVII Equidem 2010

8.9 (109)

130 €

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Popular rums from Barbados

RX22143

Foursquare ECS XXVII Equidem 2010

2010 14yr 61%

Dark-fruited chocolate with a warming finish

8.9 (109)

130 €

RX436

N. Kröger Wagemut PX-Cask

<12yr 40,30%

sweet sherry sipper, great value

8.0 (165)

40 €

RX22462

Foursquare ECS XXVIII Convocation 2010

2010 14yr 62%

Bold, velvety Madeira balance

8.8 (13)

255 €

RX111

Velier Foursquare Patrimonio 2004

2004 15yr 58%

Sherry-marked, chocolatey Foursquare sipper

8.6 (116)

177 €

RX1

Plantation Extra Old XO 20th Anniversary

10yr - 15yr 40%

Smooth coconut-vanilla crowd-pleaser

8.0 (1,387)

49 €

RX24839

Foursquare Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 57 Barbados (Saint Philip Parish) 2016

2016 9yr 64,2%

Fruity, powerful, great value

8.5 (17)

76 €

RX313

Foursquare Doorly‘s 14 Years

14yr 48%

Balanced vanilla-caramel Foursquare sipper

8.1 (368)

69 €

RX10082

Foursquare ECS XVII 2009 2009

2009 12yr 60%

Classic Foursquare with spicy oak and coconut

8.6 (280)

128 €

RX24716

Wu Dram Clan Barbados Rum 2007

2007 18yr 59,5%

classic coconut-vanilla Foursquare sipper

8.4 (11)

151 €

Top rated Barbados rums

Only available rums

RX22772

Bedford Park Foursquare Single Barrel Barbados Rum “Pinball” 2006

2006 17yr 58,8%

9.4 (11)

Sold out

RX7784

RA Barbados Rum Rockley Style BBR 1986

1986 34yr 53,7%

honeyed, smoky, tropical complexity

9.3 (72)

Sold out

RX24643

Distilia Foursquare Mizunara & PX Cask Finish (Silver Seal) 1998

1998 25yr 52,5%

Smoky sherry twist, balanced complexity

9.2 (10)

Sold out

RX1028

Duncan Taylor Single Cask Rum BRS 1986

1986 25yr 52,7%

Complex, smoky, and distinctively Barbadian.

9.2 (22)

Sold out

RX635

Velier Foursquare Destino Richard Seale 2003

2003 2yr - 12yr 61%

Rich, fruity, and spicy—an exceptional experience.

9.2 (35)

2,516 €

RX9395

Nobilis No. 3 Rockley BBR 1986

1986 34yr 54,7%

Honeyed smoke, creamy complexity

9.1 (64)

1,350 €

RX3896

Silver Seal Barbados BRS 1986

1986 33yr 58,8%

Honeyed Rockley smoke, long and complex

9.1 (52)

Sold out

RX53

Velier Foursquare Destino 2003

2003 14yr 61%

Coconut-rich, complex, beautifully balanced

9.1 (96)

990 €

RX168

Velier Foursquare 2006 2006

2006 10yr 62%

Balanced, powerful Foursquare with caramel-vanilla

9.0 (72)

1,131 €

RX22143

Foursquare ECS XXVII Equidem 2010

2010 14yr 61%

Dark-fruited chocolate with a warming finish

8.9 (109)

130 €

RX12303

Romdeluxe Foursquare Wild Series Rum Barbados No. 25 (Batch 1) 2007

2007 14yr 62,3%

Silky coconut, vanilla and cocoa — dessert in a glass.

8.9 (26)

Sold out

RX18937

Velier Foursquare Absolutio 2009

2009 15yr 62%

Port-rich, silky chocolate-vanilla Foursquare

8.9 (218)

Sold out

RX126

Velier Foursquare Triptych

12yr 56%

Coconut, vanilla and oak spice

8.9 (102)

305 €

RX5776

Bristol Rockley Still 1986

1986 26yr 46%

Rich, fruity, sherried sipper

8.8 (41)

Sold out

RX3497

Cadenhead‘s Rockley Green Label 1986

1986 18yr 46%

Honeyed, smoky Rockley sipper

8.8 (41)

600 €

RX9620

CoR Foursquare Barbados 1998

1998 22yr 59,9%

Benchmark 1998 Foursquare—coconut, spice, and complexity.

8.8 (20)

Sold out

RX1968

Ferroni Foursquare 2009

2009 9yr 63,5%

8.8 (24)

Sold out

RX22462

Foursquare ECS XXVIII Convocation 2010

2010 14yr 62%

Bold, velvety Madeira balance

8.8 (13)

255 €

RX12160

Swell de Spirits Foursquare Wonders of the World #7 2006

2006 15yr 60,6%

coconut-rich, creamy, cask-strength Foursquare

8.8 (51)

Sold out

RX12150

Velier Foursquare Elliott Erwitt (Magnum) 2005

2005 61%

Rich, sophisticated, exclusive, with integrated flavors.

8.8 (36)

482 €

RX10645

Velier Foursquare Elliott Erwitt 2005

2005 16yr 61%

Smooth, complex Foursquare with long finish

8.8 (49)

239 €

RX23643

Velier Foursquare Fidelitas 2004

2004 20yr 55%

Complex, fruity sipper with balance

8.8 (48)

Sold out

RX113

Velier Foursquare Plenipotenziario 2007

2007 12yr 60%

Coconut, vanilla and oak with tropical depth

8.8 (225)

226 €

RX15940

Velier Foursquare Raconteur 2006

2006 17yr 61%

Creamy Foursquare with balanced Oloroso richness

8.8 (213)

187 €

RX7456

Velier Foursquare Sassafras 2006

2006 3yr - 11yr 61%

Rich, cognac-kissed Foursquare with spice

8.8 (208)

305 €

RX2662

Asta Morris Foursquare Rasta Morris 2005

2005 14yr 63,6%

Rich Foursquare rum with strong vanilla and coconut.

8.7 (21)

Sold out

RX10192

Cave Guildive Foursquare Barbados Rum 2005

2005 15yr 60%

Complex, bold Foursquare with vanilla, coconut notes.

8.7 (20)

193 €

RX10450

CoR Foursquare Barbados Ed. 8 1998

1998 22yr 58,8%

Roasted coconut and wood dominate this approachable Foursquare experience.

8.7 (12)

Sold out

RX10467

Famille Ricci Foursquare Exception 2001

2001 20yr 56,8%

Deep, complex, and harmonious Foursquare gem.

8.7 (14)

Sold out

RX40

Foursquare ECS III 2004 2004

2004 11yr 59%

Balanced spice with vanilla and chocolate

8.7 (89)

454 €

RX338

Foursquare ECS V Criterion 2007

2007 10yr 56%

Well-balanced Foursquare with rich, exotic flavors.

8.7 (37)

Sold out

RX362

Foursquare ECS XII Nobiliary 2005

2005 14yr 62%

Balanced coconut-vanilla, toasted oak finish

8.7 (161)

Sold out

RX3352

Foursquare ECS XIII 2008 2008

2008 12yr 60%

Dry, woody-spicy Foursquare with long finish

8.7 (223)

302 €

RX8388

Foursquare ECS XV Redoutable

14yr 61%

Intense coconut-vanilla with long, warming finish

8.7 (161)

242 €

RX11722

Foursquare ECS XX Isonomy 2005

2005 17yr 58%

Balanced oak, chocolate, and vanilla

8.7 (120)

248 €

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8.1/10

19,757 reviews

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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