Distillery

West Indies

West Indies Rum Distillery — Barbados icon of craftsmanship, heritage and innovation

  • Heritage since 1893
  • Pot and column mastery
  • Tropical and continental aging
Loved by BjörnNi 🥃, Steve the Barman, Kelvin Peeters & 1,717 more

West Indies Rum Distillery stands as a Barbados benchmark since 1893, uniting time‑honored methods with modern precision. With both pot and column distillation, the distillery delivers the island’s signature balance of coconut, vanilla, spice and clean oak—equally at home in neat pours and classic cocktails.

On RumX, 4,119 community reviews place the median at 7.9/10. Fans highlight Plantation/Planteray XO 20th Anniversary for smooth, polished sipping, while Barbados 5 Years and Grande Réserve offer accessible value. Curiosity peaks with High Ester WLP releases and innovative cask finishes (from cognac to single malt). Some note sweetness in select bottlings; many praise consistency, craft and versatility across the range.

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Kill Devil 2000

Kill Devil 2000 Kill Devil 2000

Unusual, dirty-floral old Barbados

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RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 7.8 lands squarely in the "Good" band. 74% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 2% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →

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The RumX database currently contains 242 different rums from West Indies. This includes various expressions, limited editions, and bottlings across different age statements and proof levels. Our community has contributed over %!d(float64=5085) reviews for West Indies rums, making it one of the most comprehensive resources for exploring this brand’s full range. New releases are added regularly as they become available.

According to the RumX community, West Indies Rum Artesanal Barbados Rum Rockley Style BBR 1986 34yr 53,7% is currently the highest-rated West Indies rum with an impressive rating of 9.3/10 based on %!d(float64=87) reviews. This expression has earned praise for its exceptional quality and represents the pinnacle of what West Indies has to offer. However, taste is subjective, and we encourage you to explore the full range to find your personal favorite.
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RumX's 0–10 scale is strict. Here's what each band means.

9.0–10.0 Excellent Stash as many as you can afford. Tell no one.
8.0–8.9 Very good Bank a backup. Tell everyone you meet.
7.0–7.9 Good Buy one and recommend it to your friends.
6.0–6.9 Pleasant Solid, super glad I drank it.
5.0–5.9 Average Totally acceptable.
4.0–4.9 Drinkable Not vocally complaining.
3.0–3.9 Poor Wish I was drinking something else.
2.0–2.9 Very poor Nothing nice to say.
1.0–1.9 Unpleasant No, that's not for me.
0.1–0.9 Inedible Pour it out.