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West Indies Plantation Barbados 2007 (Extreme No. 5)
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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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.
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66% rate it 8 or higher. 20 selected write-ups from 80 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by TheRhumhoe
Plantation propose ici un profil classique de la Barbade, sans grande exubérance avec de la noix de coco, la trame épicée typique, des fruits secs, du caramel et autres notes sucrées, le côté chocolaté accompagné par le cuir, la noisette et le bourbon. Cela ressemble davantage à un Foursquare au nez. L'attaque en bouche ne change pas de façon significative, avec des saveurs typiques de la région (noix de coco, épices, grosse gourmandise vanillée, caramelisée et chocolatée, bourbon, cuir et café). Il y a une texture sirupeuse et épaisse qui décuple le côté moelleux en bouche. L'alcool est bien intégré. La finale est plutôt courte, sans grande surprise aromatique, toujours sur ce moelleux et cette douceur sucrée, caramélisée, épicée et chocolatée. Ce n'est pas une mauvaise cuvée, mais ce Plantation n'a rien d'extrême, si ce n'est son prix qui laisse à désirer.
Review by Ondra RumRunner
West Indies Maison Ferrand Plantation Barbados 2007 (Extreme No. 5) je rum z Barbadosu, který v sobě snoubí bohatou dřevitost a kořeněné tóny s nádechem tropického ovoce. Ve vůni se objevují výrazné tóny dřeva, vanilky, koření a jemný kokosový podtón, který doplňuje mléčná čokoláda. V chuti dominují dřevité a kořeněné tóny s výrazným vlivem sudu a dubu. Vanilka a čokoláda dodávají sladkou a teplou chuť, kterou osvěžuje náznak tropického ovoce. Tento rum nabízí komplexní zážitek s dlouhotrvajícím a vyváženým závěrem. English: 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. Deutsch: West Indies Maison Ferrand Plantation Barbados 2007 (Extreme No. 5) ist ein Rum aus Barbados, der reichhaltige Holz- und Gewürznoten mit einem Hauch von tropischen Früchten vereint. In der Nase zeigen sich kräftige Noten von Holz, Vanille, Gewürzen und ein dezenter Kokosunterton, ergänzt durch cremige Milchschokolade. Im Geschmack dominieren holzige und würzige Aromen mit einem deutlichen Einfluss von Fass und Eiche. Vanille und Schokolade sorgen für einen süßen und warmen Geschmack, der durch eine Nuance tropischer Früchte erfrischt wird. Dieser Rum bietet ein komplexes Erlebnis mit einem lang anhaltenden und ausgewogenen Abgang.
Review by lukasdrinkinghabits
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 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 Pavel Ungr, RumRock
Plantation Rum Extreme Series V Barbados 2007 Tento unikátní kousek od Plantation představuje nekompromisní rum z destilérie West Indies Rum Distillery na Barbadosu. Destilovaný v roce 2007, láká svou vůní, v níž se mísí tóny tropického ovoce, vanilky a karamelu, které následně přecházejí do hlubších dřevitých a kořenitých podtónů. Na první pohled zaujme elegantním designem lahve s ručně vyrobenou sítí, která je pro sérii Plantation ikonická. Chuť a závěr Při ochutnání pocítíte jemnou, avšak intenzivní sladkost karamelizovaných banánů, exotického koření a nádech tmavé čokolády. Závěr je dlouhý, plný, s tóny dubového dřeva a jemné kořeněné vanilky, které se příjemně rozplývají na patře. Pro koho je tento rum Tento rum je ideální volbou pro znalce, kteří ocení komplexnost a hloubku chutí, nebo pro ty, kteří hledají něco skutečně výjimečného pro zvláštní příležitost.
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 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 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 Joachim Guger
Leuchtendes Gold. In der Nase Lösungsmittel, Honig und Bratapfel und seeehhhhrrr rauchig. Ausgewogen und der Alkohol ist gut integriert. Sehr gut!😀 Im Mund dann sehr würzig und der Alkohol kommt nun durch. Nachdem der Rachen durchgeputzt wurde, nun ein sehr würziger, pfeffriger Abgang. Sehr guter Bajan, der vor allem in der Nase zu überzeugen weiß.😎 Danke nach Bonn!!
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 Michael Schillheim
Sehr schwaches Profil. Ein wenig tropische Früchte, Vanille, Gewürze und ein bisschen Holz in der Nase. Was sich am Gaumen nicht wirklich verändert. Als sörend finde ich die alkoholischen Noten. Sowohl in der Nase, als auch am Gaumen. Im Nachklang Sehr kurzweilig. Für mich ein sehr langweiliger Rum.
Review by Filip Šikula
Tuto lahev z řady plantazion extreme jsme otevreli poprve neplanovane nad ránem, tak se k ní teď vracím. Vůně jemná, ovocná s nádechem dřeva a leštěnky. V chuti potom hlavně sladké tóny čokolády, koření a maličko ovoce. Avb příjemné a závěr velmi kamarádský.
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 martin slezák
Farba tmavo zlatá Vôňa drevo, vanilka, korenie, ostrosť Chuť vanilka, dub, burbon, korenie, alkohol nie je veľmi dobre intergrovaný Záver stredne dlhý vanilka korenie, dub 2. Degustacia na slepo v ramci rumoveho kalendara Pavla Špačka 33 Moje poznamky su identické ako pri prvom zápise
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 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 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 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 Jarek
Alkohol etwas zu aufdringlich, auf der anderen Seite tut ihm etwas mehr Power im Vergleich zum 2000er gut. Nichts Besonderes, aber auch nicht schlecht, solidee Barbados Rum.
Review by Mentalo
Vanille, Kokosnuss, etwas Holz. Eher flaches, unspektakuläres Profil. Hätte auch Foursquare sein können.
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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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105 bottles logged by 88 collectors.
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17% opened, 11 emptied and repurchased.
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.
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