West Indies

There are 198 rums from the West Indies distillery in the RumX database.

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Located in Bridgetown and adjacent to the Brighton Beach, West Indies’ origins date back to 1893, making it the second oldest yet operational distillery in Barbados. WIRD or the “Blackrock distillery” as it is called by the locals due to its location in the Blackrock suburb, was founded as the “West Indies Rum Refinery” (WIRR) by the brothers Georg and Hermann Stade who immigrated from Germany to Barbados a couple of years earlier. In 1903, however, the distillery went insolvent and was subsequently taken over by local merchants (i.e. mainly its customers for which it produced the rum). It remained - with changing ownership, inlcluding Goddard Enterprises Ltd. more recently - in local hands until 2017, when Maison Ferrand took over the distillery, securing not only a rich stock of Bajan rum and vast production capabilities but also access to Jamaican rum producers due to WIRD’s stake at National Rums of Jamaica Ltd. (fully owning Long Pond Distillers Ltd. and a majority stake in Clarendon Distillers Ltd.). WIRD currently has four operational stills, two column stills, a batch (or chamber) still and a pot still. The largest column still, a Canadian-made four-column still is mainly used for production of light type rums. The second largest, a John Dore built four-column still, commissioned in 1975, can be used in several configurations and produce rums ranging from very light to a heavy types. The batch still, which is called the “Vulcan“ is named after former Cincinatti-based coppersmith company Vulcan, basically bridges pot and column distillation techniques. It was build in the late 19th/early 20th century and is the last original in operation of its kind. It was decommissioned for some time and reactivated in the early 2000s. Previously, it has been used mainly to produce the so-called wash which is the first step in the distillation process. The operational pot still is named “Gregg Farm” after its initial location at the Gregg Farm plantation. It is used for the production of heavier rum types. This still often comes into play for the second distillation step at WIRD’s. While WIRD has been providing the basis for many “lower-end” rums and rum-based spirits such as Malibu, it has also been producing one of the most iconic rums for rum nerds: The so called “Rockley Style” rum, which is occassionally also referred to “Blackrock Style” or “Rockley Still” rum. Currently there are two acknowledged “Rockley Style” vintages, one from 1986 and one from 2000. Anecdotal evidence suggests that the Gregg Farm and Vulcan still are key to this rum style. The “Rockley Style” is renowned for its smoky and medicinal notes, accompanied by sweeter honey-like notes. Rum Artesanal’s West Indies - Barbados Rum Rockley Style 1986 (RX 7784) was rated second best in the RumX annual review 2021. The “Rockley Style” rum may, however, not be confused with rum from the ancient Rockley distillery. The Rockley estate was founded in the 18th century and abandoned at the end of the 19th century. While WIRR/WIRD acquired and operated one of Rockley distillery’s pot stills at some time, it was not functional any longer at the time the “Rockley style” rums were produced. Indeed, Don Benn, master distiller at WIRD, recently acknowledged that the “Rockley styles” were not produced to replicate any rum profiles originating from the Rockley still. The reason for this was simply that there was no more rum existing from this still at the time the “Rockley styles” were produced. Hence, “Rockley Style” could rather be consiedered a marketing term without reference to any actual rum from the Rockley distillery. In 2021, WIRD shipped the disfunctional pot still, which is supposedly “the Rockley still” to the UK for refurbishment. It remains to be seen whether there will be any rum emanating from this still in the near future.


Popular rums from West Indies

Plantation Extra Old XO 20th Anniversary

Maison Ferrand • West Indies
RX1   10yr - 15yr   40%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumPlantation Extra Old XO 20th Anniversary
8.0/10 (1,325)

Community opinion:

"Smooth, sweet, tropical classic with balanced charm."

Planteray Black Cask (Barbados & Paraguay)

Maison Ferrand • West Indies
RX21988   40%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumPlanteray Black Cask (Barbados & Paraguay)
7.0/10 (27)

Community opinion:

"Sweet, fruity, and lightly spiced."

Plantation Grande Réserve

Maison Ferrand • West Indies
RX65   1yr - 3yr   40%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumPlantation Grande Réserve
7.0/10 (336)

Community opinion:

"Bright, tropical-sweet, and versatile—truly inviting."

Plantation Barbados 5 Years

Maison Ferrand • West Indies
RX133   5yr   40%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumPlantation Barbados 5 Years
7.2/10 (232)

Community opinion:

"Smooth, sweet, and versatile Caribbean delight."

Rum Artesanal Barbados Rum (Rockley Style)

Heinz Eggert GmbH • West Indies
RX7785   2000   21yr   47,1%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumRum Artesanal Barbados Rum (Rockley Style)
8.3/10 (59)

Community opinion:

"Distinct rum with evolving, nuanced character."

Planteray Single Cask Barbados 10 Jahre Arran Cask Finish

Maison Ferrand • West Indies
RX23744   2013   10yr   50,8%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumPlanteray Single Cask Barbados 10 Jahre Arran Cask Finish
-/10 (0)

Planteray Cut and Dry Coconut Rum

Maison Ferrand • West Indies
RX13104   40%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumPlanteray Cut and Dry Coconut Rum
7.5/10 (153)

Community opinion:

"Bold, natural coconut delight from Barbados."

Planteray Barbados High Ester WLP Foundation

Maison Ferrand • West Indies
RX21760   2022   2yr   59%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumPlanteray Barbados High Ester WLP Foundation
8.4/10 (73)

Community opinion:

"Bold, tropical, and intriguingly high ester delight."

Stade’s Rum JAWS Barbados

La Confrérie du Rhum • West Indies
RX20217   2022   56%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumStade’s Rum JAWS Barbados
8.0/10 (79)

Community opinion:

"Bold tropical notes with a Jamaican twist."


Top rated rums from West Indies

Rum Artesanal Barbados Rum Rockley Style BBR

Heinz Eggert GmbH • West Indies
RX7784   1986   34yr   53,7%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumRum Artesanal Barbados Rum Rockley Style BBR
9.3/10 (72)

Community opinion:

"A complex, balanced gem for rum aficionados."

Single Cask Rum BRS

Duncan Taylor • West Indies
RX1028   1986   25yr   52,7%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumSingle Cask Rum BRS
9.2/10 (20)

Community opinion:

"Complex, smoky, and distinctively Barbadian."

No. 3 Rockley BBR

Nobilis Rum • West Indies
RX9395   1986   34yr   54,7%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumNo. 3 Rockley BBR
9.1/10 (61)

Community opinion:

"Deep, nuanced rum with honey, smoke, and spice."

Barbados BRS

Silver Seal • West Indies
RX3896   1986   33yr   58,8%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumBarbados BRS
9.1/10 (50)

Community opinion:

"Unique complexity with honey and smoky profile."

Rockley Still

Bristol Classic Rum • West Indies
RX5776   1986   26yr   46%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumRockley Still
8.8/10 (39)

Community opinion:

"Complex, fruity, with sherry and honey notes."

Plantation Extreme No. 5

Maison Ferrand • West Indies
RX12816   1986   35yr   55,1%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumPlantation Extreme No. 5
8.7/10 (25)

Community opinion:

"Unique honey, tea, and mango blend rum."

Planteray Barbados High Ester WLP Foundation

Maison Ferrand • West Indies
RX21760   2022   2yr   59%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumPlanteray Barbados High Ester WLP Foundation
8.4/10 (73)

Community opinion:

"Bold, tropical, and intriguingly high ester delight."

Barbados Rum

Cave Guildive • West Indies
RX1865   2000   17yr   56%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumBarbados Rum
8.4/10 (46)

Community opinion:

"Unique Barbados Rum with smoky, honey, whisky notes."

Rockley Still

Bristol Classic Rum • West Indies
RX3769   1986   12yr   46%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumRockley Still
8.4/10 (19)

Community opinion:

"Classic Rockley: smoky, sweet, and well-balanced."

Rum Artesanal Barbados Rum (Rockley Style)

Heinz Eggert GmbH • West Indies
RX7785   2000   21yr   47,1%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumRum Artesanal Barbados Rum (Rockley Style)
8.3/10 (59)

Community opinion:

"Distinct rum with evolving, nuanced character."

Kill Devil

Hunter Laing • West Indies
RX11149   2000   21yr   51,3%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumKill Devil
8.3/10 (38)

Community opinion:

"Uniquely floral and woody with a balanced taste."

Plantation Extreme No. 5

Maison Ferrand • West Indies
RX12611   2000   21yr   47,8%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumPlantation Extreme No. 5
8.3/10 (36)

Community opinion:

"Rich honey notes with a subtle smoky twist."

Flashback Series 2-07

Swell de Spirits • West Indies
RX15671   1996   61,9%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumFlashback Series 2-07
8.2/10 (50)

Community opinion:

"Bold, woody, and rich in character."

Plantation Barbados 2007 (Extreme No. 5)

Maison Ferrand • West Indies
RX12498   2007   14yr   58%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumPlantation Barbados 2007 (Extreme No. 5)
8.1/10 (74)

Community opinion:

"Elegant Barbados rum with tropical, nuanced charm."

Plantation Extra Old XO 20th Anniversary

Maison Ferrand • West Indies
RX1   10yr - 15yr   40%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumPlantation Extra Old XO 20th Anniversary
8.0/10 (1,325)

Community opinion:

"Smooth, sweet, tropical classic with balanced charm."

Stade’s Rum JAWS Barbados

La Confrérie du Rhum • West Indies
RX20217   2022   56%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumStade’s Rum JAWS Barbados
8.0/10 (79)

Community opinion:

"Bold tropical notes with a Jamaican twist."

Plantation One-Time Limited Edition

Maison Ferrand • West Indies
RX7714   2011   9yr   51,1%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumPlantation One-Time Limited Edition
8.0/10 (79)

Community opinion:

"Bold, spicy Barbados rum with refined complexity."

Plantation Barbados

Maison Ferrand • West Indies
RX1520   2005   13yr   42,8%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumPlantation Barbados
8.0/10 (34)

Community opinion:

"Sweet, rounded; dried fruit and woody essence."

Plantation Barbados One-Time Limited 20

Maison Ferrand • West Indies
RX13823   2013   9yr   50,2%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumPlantation Barbados One-Time Limited 20
7.9/10 (54)

Community opinion:

"Balanced sip with inviting spice and sweetness."

Plantation Barbados XO (The Netherlands)

Maison Ferrand • West Indies
RX5287   48%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumPlantation Barbados XO (The Netherlands)
7.9/10 (24)

Top review from Gregor :

"Very delicious tonka bean flavor. The 10 g of sugar are super contractual and fit in well. However, a few percent more would be great. Unfortunately, it comes across a little watered down. Anyone who loves the taste of tonka bean and rum should definitely buy this. I think it's great value for money"

Plantation Barbados

Maison Ferrand • West Indies
RX10773   2014   7yr   50,1%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumPlantation Barbados
7.9/10 (17)

Community opinion:

"Complex, fruity, with a smooth wine finish."

Planteray Barbade Foundation

Maison Ferrand • West Indies
RX21763   2004   20yr   55,5%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumPlanteray Barbade Foundation
7.8/10 (24)

Community opinion:

"Elegant, coconut-rich, classic Barbadian rum."

Plantation Single Cask (Partizan Brewing Cask Finish)

Maison Ferrand • West Indies
RX3173   2012   7yr   48,2%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumPlantation Single Cask (Partizan Brewing Cask Finish)
7.7/10 (16)

Community opinion:

"Unique fusion of beer and rum flavors."

Planteray Cut and Dry Coconut Rum

Maison Ferrand • West Indies
RX13104   40%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumPlanteray Cut and Dry Coconut Rum
7.5/10 (153)

Community opinion:

"Bold, natural coconut delight from Barbados."

Planteray PXXO 20th Anniversary Rum

Maison Ferrand • West Indies
RX21905   40%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumPlanteray PXXO 20th Anniversary Rum
7.4/10 (24)

Community opinion:

"Sweet, coconut, and sherry notes; beginner-friendly rum."

Plantation Barbados Single Cask VSOR 2022

Maison Ferrand • West Indies
RX13821   2016   5yr   44,9%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumPlantation Barbados Single Cask VSOR 2022
7.4/10 (18)

Community opinion:

"Distinct Barbados rum with subtle port and spice."

Wagemut Special Edition Homebase 2021

N. Kröger • West Indies
RX9892   10yr   51,5%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumWagemut Special Edition Homebase 2021
7.3/10 (47)

Community opinion:

"Fruity, wine-finished with a sharp edge."

Plantation Barbados 5 Years

Maison Ferrand • West Indies
RX133   5yr   40%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumPlantation Barbados 5 Years
7.2/10 (232)

Community opinion:

"Smooth, sweet, and versatile Caribbean delight."

Plantation Riversaltes Wine Cask

Maison Ferrand • West Indies
RX17883   2014   9yr   48,3%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumPlantation Riversaltes Wine Cask
7.2/10 (18)

Community opinion:

"Unique Barbados rum: spicy, sweet, wine-influenced profile."

Planteray Barbados 2017 (Adriatico Amaretto Cask) Barrel Swap Collection

Maison Ferrand • West Indies
RX22108   2017   7yr   41,4%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumPlanteray Barbados 2017 (Adriatico Amaretto Cask) Barrel Swap Collection
7.2/10 (17)

Top review from Johannes:

"Nettes Experiment, aber das Amaretto Finish dominiert deutlich- vom Grundstoff kann man nicht viel erkennen. Mir zu aufdringlich, aber wie gesagt lustiges Experiment."

Secret Treasures Old Barbados

Fassbind AG • West Indies
RX6229   1986   14yr   40%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumSecret Treasures Old Barbados
7.1/10 (27)

Community opinion:

"Mild citrus flavors, but quite diluted."

Plantation Grande Réserve

Maison Ferrand • West Indies
RX65   1yr - 3yr   40%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumPlantation Grande Réserve
7.0/10 (336)

Community opinion:

"Bright, tropical-sweet, and versatile—truly inviting."

Planteray Black Cask (Barbados & Paraguay)

Maison Ferrand • West Indies
RX21988   40%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumPlanteray Black Cask (Barbados & Paraguay)
7.0/10 (27)

Community opinion:

"Sweet, fruity, and lightly spiced."

Plantation Barbados (Arran single malt scotch whisky cask)

Maison Ferrand • West Indies
RX17889   2013   10yr   51,2%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumPlantation Barbados (Arran single malt scotch whisky cask)
6.9/10 (53)

Community opinion:

"Elegant fusion of Barbados sweetness with perfectly subtle whisky character."

Cockspur XO Masters Select

West Indies
RX1291   43%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumCockspur XO Masters Select
6.9/10 (17)

Top review from crazyforgoodbooze:

"Extremely watery, unfortunately. Surprisingly, the vsor cockspur can do more... A great pity."

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7.9/10
3,863 reviews

Flavour profile of West Indies

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Vanilla Coconut Woody Honey

Taste

Vanilla Woody Honey Sweet

Finish

Woody Vanilla Spice Caramel

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About the West Indies distillery

The West Indies distillery is located in Barbados. Rums from West Indies have been reviewed 3,863 times with an average of 7.9/10.


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