West Indies Plantation Barbados (Château de Bonbonnet) 2005
Well-liked but not a rum anyone here calls unforgettable. Twelve years in bourbon casks then Ferrand cognac finishing gives it vanilla, nutmeg, red fruits and a clear cognac note over dry oak. At 46.9% the alcohol sits well integrated and the finish runs long. One taster found it drier on the palate than the sweet nose promises; another liked it "very good" but no more.
The community says- Well-integrated 46.9%
- Long finish
- But: Added sugar
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The look inside the bottle
How does West Indies Plantation Barbados (Château de Bonbonnet) 2005 taste?
Aggregated from 14 community reviews.
Easygoing Barbados with a cognac-cask finish A relaxed, easy Barbados that most rate good rather than special — the cognac finish divides people, some enjoy it, others feel it takes over.
fans of soft Barbados with a cognac twist
anyone avoiding sugar or wanting bone-dry oak
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How is West Indies Plantation Barbados (Château de Bonbonnet) 2005 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.6 sits in the “Good” band. 92% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
93% rate it between 6 and 8. 4 selected write-ups from 14 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by martin slezák
Farba tmavší jantár Vôňa vanilka, korenie, červené ovocie, drevo Chuť lahodná, korenie, sladkosť, koňak, drevo Stredne dlhý záver sladkosť, korenie, drevo, koňak Výborne integrovaný alkohol
Review by Rado Vito
I think this Barbados is very changed by the finish. Otherwise it is very good, with long aftertaste.
Review by Mc Pirate
Belle couleur claire, nez assez gourmand sur les fruits jaunes, bouche beaucoup plus sèche avec une amertume en fin de bouche. A regoûter parce que derrière la dégustation d’un 55 degrés
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Überraschend leckerer Port finished Barbados. Sehr entspannt zu trinken und unkompliziert.
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Avg. community purchase price 83 €
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Details about West Indies Plantation Barbados (Château de Bonbonnet) 2005
A Pot & Column Still Rum from Barbados, bottled by Maison Ferrand, at 46,9%.
Community purchases
6 bottles logged by 6 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
33% opened, 1 emptied and repurchased.
6 purchased · 15 tasted · as of
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