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West Indies Plantation Barbados 2007 (Extreme No. 5)
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Sipped neat, this is a warm, coconut-and-vanilla Barbados pour with chocolate, dried fruit and a spicy oak edge. Several tasters compare the profile to Foursquare and call it very easy-drinking, but plenty feel the 58% sits unintegrated and the finish runs short. Pleasant, not the fireworks the "Extreme" name promises.
The community says- Coconut and vanilla
- Warm chocolate notes
- But: Alcohol not integrated
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How does West Indies Plantation Barbados 2007 (Extreme No. 5) taste?
Summarized by AI from 81 community reviews.
Easy coconut-vanilla Bajan, light for its name A likeable, coconut-heavy Bajan most enjoy neat, though many say the alcohol feels rough for the ABV and the profile stays light — underwhelming for an "Extreme" release.
Aroma profileFans of soft, coconut-forward Barbados rum
Those wanting bold, complex cask-strength depth
Style & occasion: Mature & oakySipping neat
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Positive from 8.0 · Mixed 6.0–7.9 · Critical below 6.0
Review by lukasdrinkinghabits
Most helpful positive review
If I had to choose one of the light Barbados profiles, I would probably prefer Foursquare and Mount Gay. This 2007 fits the profile very well. It's a light, rather Spanish-fruited profile with a light varnish: vanilla-caramel-yellow fruit-cashews.In the mouth, the profile is very similar, a bit more volatile and tropical, yet very light. Finish is equally delicate and except for a hint of the caramel creamy taffy quickly gone.This is a nice rum, but at the level I would expect from Plantation single casks.
Review by Tschusikowsky
Most helpful mixed review
Light and unspectacular
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Yet another of the new samples that I was very excited about. Usually the Extreme releases are pretty good and this one was no exception. The nose is very fruity with spices, honey and leather as well as a very light floral note. Once rested the bite from the alcohol is all but gone. The palate is warm and fruity with wood, spices and light chocolate. The finish is very long with wood, dried fruit, spices and light chocolate. Leave the empty glass and try to nose it after a few hours to get even stronger flavours. I left the glass for the next day and it still had the most amazing flavours.
Review by Thunderbird
A very subtle nose with fleeting aromas of citrus and apricot, accompanied with praline and wood.On the palate, first a honey sweetness, followed by mocha, wood and allspice... this also continues in the relatively short finish! A good, but not outstanding Barbados!Tasted again yesterday, my first impression was confirmed
Review by Mike H.
73 points. Light and nothing much stands out. And not really extreme…
Review by mto75
the weakest of the three Extremes No. 5, but priced just another league (130 EUR issue price). Distilled at the Franklin (column) and Gregg (pot still) farms. For the typical Rockley style, the Vulcan (hybrid still) distillation process is missing.
Review by Christoph
Fruit basket from the leather bag in which the chocolate melts in the sun. A thoroughly appealing blend. However, a certain alcoholic spiciness is unfortunately noticeable at the back.
Review by RumTaTa
Second tasting: first impression confirmed, overall impression really weak for the "Extreme" series (-2)Nose: light, volatile and alcoholic. Slightly bitter on the palate, short finish. For a "Plantation Extreme" m.n. not very expressive.
Review by TheRhumhoe
Plantation offers here a classic Barbados profile, without much exuberance, with coconut, the typical spicy framework, dried fruits, caramel, and other sweet notes, the chocolatey side accompanied by leather, hazelnut, and bourbon. It smells more like a Foursquare on the nose. The attack on the palate doesn't change significantly, with typical regional flavors (coconut, spices, a big vanilla, caramelized and chocolatey indulgence, bourbon, leather, and coffee). There is a syrupy and thick texture that amplifies the softness in the mouth. The alcohol is well integrated. The finish is rather short, without much aromatic surprise, still on this softness and sweet, caramelized, spicy, and chocolatey sweetness. It's not a bad bottling, but this Plantation is nothing extreme, except maybe its price, which leaves something to be desired.
Review by Joachim Guger
Bright gold. On the nose solvent, honey and baked apple and veeeerrry smoky. Balanced and the alcohol is well integrated. Very good!😀 On the palate then very spicy and the alcohol now comes through. After the throat has been cleared, now a very spicy, peppery finish. Very good Bajan, who especially convinces on the nose.😎 Thanks to Bonn!!
Review by Johannes
Relatively flat, little character, alcoholic. Not really worthy of the Extreme series.
Review by Jakob
Very different from the 2000 release of the series: Very much on the side of sweet rums full of vanilla, toffee, latte and coconut. Some smoke, wood, also tropical fruits in the background - extremely drinkable, but unfortunately not exceptionally complex. The profile is comparable to Foursquare, Travellers
Review by Benoit Mahe
A not very expressive nose which, despite a long opening, remains on the dark woody and vanilla and coconut. The mouth is lively. We find coconut and a slightly bitter woody taste. The finish is a little more greedy.
Review by Michael Schillheim
Very weak profile. A bit of tropical fruits, vanilla, spices and a little wood on the nose. Which doesn't really change on the palate. As a sour note, I find the alcoholic tones both on the nose and on the palate. The finish is very short-lived. For me, a very boring rum.
Review by Filip Šikula
We opened this bottle from the Plantacion Extreme range for the first time unexpectedly early in the morning, so I'm coming back to it now. The nose is gentle, fruity with a hint of wood and polish. On the palate, mainly sweet notes of chocolate, spices, and a little fruit. The ABV is pleasant and the finish is very friendly.
Review by TheJackDrop
Extreme.. like extremely hot, spicy, and straight? I admit I am quite disappointed, a bit of coconut and vanilla, a good chocolate, but a big bitterness, lots of wood, quite a sharp alcohol.. it's not great, and for the price it's a no.
Review by Christian Rudt
Nose goes after opening the coconut clearly in the direction of baking, is yes soon Christmas there one looks forward to cinnamon
Review by Jarek
Alcohol a bit too intrusive, on the other hand a bit more power compared to the 2000 is good for it. Nothing special, but not bad either, solid Barbados rum.
Review by martin slezák
Dark golden color Scent wood, vanilla, spices, sharpness Taste vanilla, oak, bourbon, spices, alcohol not very well integrated Finish medium long vanilla spices, oak 2nd blind tasting within Pavel Špaček rum calendar 33 My notes are identical to the first entry
Review by Steffmaus🇩🇰
Tasted at the Whisky & Rum festival, 27. oct. 2023. Brilliant atmosphere to taste this. In the nose it's powerful and spicy. It gave away hints of lemon and tobacco, and in the notes I found coconut and vanilla
Review by Palo - V Poháriku
Lovely intensive bajan rum.
Review by Mentalo
Vanilla, coconut, a bit of wood. Rather flat, unspectacular profile. Could have been Foursquare as well.
Review by Michal S
Delicate aroma, warm taste, lots of vanilla and coconut. A little missing to the higher grades, alcohol could be better integrated, price is higher.
Review by Djehey
The nose seems quite subtle to me, but the palate is rich and pastry-like. With these aromas, no doubt, this is definitely Barbados!
Review by Ondra RumRunner
West Indies Maison Ferrand Plantation Barbados 2007 (Extreme No. 5) is a rum from Barbados that blends rich woodiness and spicy tones with a hint of tropical fruit. The nose reveals strong notes of wood, vanilla, spices, and a subtle coconut undertone, complemented by creamy milk chocolate. The palate is dominated by woody and spicy flavors with a pronounced influence of barrel and oak. Vanilla and chocolate provide a sweet and warm taste, refreshed by a touch of tropical fruit. This rum offers a complex experience with a long-lasting and balanced finish.
Review by Adrian Adame
Very pleasant classic WIRD Barbados on the nose, yellow fruit, coconut, taste sweetish, fruity, spicy, 58% doesn't sting, coconut.
Review by Michal Jurka
I may be scoring this too high but I really like the coconut - citrus note intertwining.
Review by Jacques etdom
But where is the extreme? A very light nose of vanilla and dried fruit. The palate confirms the lightness and lack of intensity. Flat and not very interesting. Slightly spicy finish, alcohol not very well integrated. Very short finish. Very disappointing. Frankly, at this price, you should offer another product! 65 for poor value for money. It's worth 60-70, not a cent more.
Review by Pavel Ungr, RumRock
Plantation Rum Extreme Series V Barbados 2007 This unique piece from Plantation represents an uncompromising rum from the West Indies Rum Distillery in Barbados. Distilled in 2007, it entices with its aroma, blending notes of tropical fruit, vanilla, and caramel, which then transition into deeper woody and spicy undertones. At first glance, it impresses with an elegant bottle design featuring a handmade net, iconic for the Plantation series. Taste and finish: Upon tasting, you feel a gentle yet intense sweetness of caramelized bananas, exotic spices, and a hint of dark chocolate. The finish is long, full, with notes of oak wood and subtle spicy vanilla that pleasantly melt on the palate. For whom is this rum: This rum is an ideal choice for connoisseurs who appreciate complexity and depth of flavors, or for those seeking something truly exceptional for a special occasion.
Review by Richard Krupa
Coconut and chocolate, I quite like this, gentle taste and fairly long (but still gentle) finish
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105 bottles logged by 88 collectors.
Both drunk and collected.
17% opened, 11 emptied.
What does West Indies Plantation Barbados 2007 (Extreme No. 5) cost?
Community paid 136–214 €.
Current best price: 370.00 € – above the typical community range.
Purchase prices reported by members, not a shop price. Avg. 138 €. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
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Details about West Indies Plantation Barbados 2007 (Extreme No. 5)
A Pot & Column Still Rum from Barbados, bottled by Maison Ferrand, at 58%.
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