West Indies Plantation Extreme No. 5 2000 21yr 47,8%
The "Plantation Extreme No. 5" is an exquisite expression from Barbados, loved for its rich honey and vanilla aromas with hints of smokiness. Distilled in 2000 and aged for 21 years, this limited release of just 924 bottles offers a unique blend of flavors including vanilla, woody notes, and a touch of tea. Expertly bottled at 47.8% ABV by Maison Ferrand, this rum has drawn accolades for its complex profile and exceptional balance, though some found it a bit thin on the palette. Nevertheless, its harmonious blend of sweet and smoky flavors appeals to dedicated rum enthusiasts seeking a rare tropical-aged spirit.
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Complex flavor profile
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Long tropical aging
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Limited edition rarity
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The "Plantation Extreme No. 5" is a complex, honeyed Caribbean treat, praised for its balanced sweetness and smokiness, though some note a less robust finish.
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Plantation
RX12611
47,8%
Pot & Column Still Rum
2000
2022
Molasses
Pot and Column Still
21 years
924
70cl
250€+
Rum
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About the West Indies distillery
The West Indies distillery is located in Barbados. Rums from West Indies have been reviewed 3,229 times with an average of 7.9/10.
Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
30 November 2022
“I have tried a lot of these Extreme versions and they mostly perform really well. This one does too. Fruity with nice smoky wood. The palate is warm and the ABV is perfectly integrated in my mind. Leave to rest for a while before having a go to release all the flavours. The empty glass has the most wonderful aromas 😊”
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lukasdrinkinghabits
15 October 2022
“I didn't like the continental-aged 2000 Rockley from RA at all: tar, grain and rotting fish. It was too much for me. This tropically aged 2000 'Vulcan Still' rum does have similarities, but runs on a completely different quality level. A vegetal smokiness jumps out at me, reminiscent of green tea, saffron and toasted sesame seeds, along with an incredible sweetness and fruitiness. The vegetal, tart smokiness continues in the mouth as well - with a cereal note reminiscent of whiskey. There's also creme brulee: buttery, vanilla, caramel. The mouthfeel is perhaps a bit thin, but wonderfully balanced and very complex in its combination of sweetness and herbal. Somewhat reminiscent of the 2004 Fijis.The finish is unfortunately somewhat unspectacular and short.”
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mto75
15 October 2022
“Follow-up to yesterday's Rum Depot Tasting: the rest of the Plantation poured in comparison with the Cave Guildive WIRD 2000. Both with a smoky-peaty undertone, plus the Rockley honey note. With the Plantation, however, I still have fruity notes towards nectarine or mango and vanilla. The CG, on the other hand, seems a bit more one-dimensional and also a bit biting. The higher ABV (56%) of the CG does not work to its advantage. On the palate, the signs are reversed. The Plantation with its 47.8% unfortunately seems a bit thin (just like the RA WIRD 2000). Because of the class nose, however, the Plantation remains my winner”
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