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South Pacific Planteray Fiji Pot Still Foundation 2001
The crowd landed firmly in the "very good" camp, even if a few say it doesn't top the best of the 2001 Fiji vintage. Pipe tobacco leads the nose, trailed by caramelised banana, ripe pineapple and that unmistakable Fiji glue-and-rubber DNA. The palate turns darker — menthol, black cherry, cassis, strong unsweetened coffee — before a bright, minty finish. At 51% the proof sits just right.
The community says- Pipe tobacco nose
- Bright minty finish
- But: Not vintage's best
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How does South Pacific Planteray Fiji Pot Still Foundation 2001 taste?
Aggregated from 31 community reviews.
Wild, tobacco-led Fiji pot still at 51% A wild, tobacco-heavy Fiji most tasters rate highly; several note it just misses the vintage's very top tier, but almost nobody comes away disappointed.
fans of funky Fiji and dark tobacco profiles
anyone put off by glue and rubber notes
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RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.2 sits in the “Very good” band. 100% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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87% rate it 8 or higher. 7 selected write-ups from 31 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Absolut positive Überraschung!! Pfeifentabak, karamellisierte Banane, reife Ananas, schwarze Johannisbeere, Klebstoff, Lack, Gummi und gebranntes Leder an der Nase. Geschmacklich dann wiederum Menthol, Tabak, Sauerkirsche, kräftiger ungesüßter Kaffee, Zitrusfrüchte wie Bergamotte, wie bei einem guten Earl Grey Tee und etwas von der typischen Fiji Gummi DNA und wieder Menthol und schwarze Johannisbeere/Cassis, dann wieder Tabak, Kaffee und Kirsche. Der Abgang ist ungewöhnlich lang. Der Alkoholgehalt ist extrem gut gewählt und hebt alle Aromen hervor ohne zu dünn zu sein. Ich bin extrem positiv angetan, von diesem eher ungewöhnlichen 2001er Fiji Vintage Profil, welches mich teils eher an 95er EMB Clarendon Jamaica Rums erinnert.
Review by TheRhumhoe
Un rhum fidjien varié et plaisant sur tous les points. Le nez offre un beau panel aromatique : tantôt fruité (banane, ananas), tantôt pâtissier (toffee, beurre), à la fois épicé, boisé et médicinal, cet embouteillage se veut généreux, intense et d’une belle rondeur. Les notes de tabac en fond de nez sublime le profil. Un nez accrocheur et diversifié. En bouche, le profil se veut onctueux mais conserve de son intensité aromatique. Le côté beurré, floral, médicinal et esterisé se met en avant, puis viennent des notes plus épicées, plus empyreumatiques (rôties, fumées) qui surgissent aux côtés des fruits tropicaux. L’ensemble est plutôt cohérent et se veut bien agréable en bouche. L’alcool est bien intégré. La finale est un poil en-dessous des attentes, notamment sur la longueur. Le tabac, le cuir, le bois rôti et les épices donnent une tonalité assez sombre. Les notes médicinales arrivent sur le camphre et la colle, tandis que le toffee, les agrumes et les fruits tropicaux se partagent les restes de l’arrière-bouche. Un rhum plaisant, accessible et hétéroclite, mais il manque quelque chose pour franchir un palier dans le registre des Fidji 2001.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#4934 Whisky Live in Paris 27.09.2024-30.09.2024. Another great event meeting a lot of RumX new and old friends. This year three weren't as many new releases as in 2023, but I still had a great time. Nose Light wood, faint smoke, fruity, light ester, spice, light banana, faint floral. Palate Round, light, light wood, faint roasted, fruity, light ester, medium dry, faint cherry, faint rubber, faint leather, light spicy. Finish Medium long, round, fruity, light cherry, banana, faint smoke, faint rubber, light spicy.
Review by Palo - V Poháriku
Interesting "wild" Fiji pot still. The nose brought me a mix of anise, tobacco, glue, and smoky notes, layered with fruity hints like banana and sour currants. On the palate, a woody base, touches of leather, and a blend of tropical fruits, including guava and mango. The finish is refreshingly bright, leaning towards a subtle minty touch that adds a surprising freshness to the end. Overall, it’s a cool expression with a bold profile and lively, almost invigorating finish.
Review by Jakob
Somewhat crazy 2001 Fiji - surprising pipe tobacco notes on the nose. Fruity and jammy on the finish. Delicious, but not at the level of the top class of the vintage.
Review by Johannes
Richtig guter, typischer Fiji-Rum. Mit den besten des hervorragenden Jahrgangs 2001 kann die Abfüllung leider nicht ganz mithalten.
Review by Oliver
Very good Fiji from 2001, looking forward to the cross-tasting with other representatives of the vintage.
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Auction results 145 € – 185 €
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Avg. community purchase price 162 €
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Details about South Pacific Planteray Fiji Pot Still Foundation 2001
A Pot Still Rum from Fiji, bottled by Maison Ferrand, at 51%.
Community purchases
6 bottles logged by 5 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
16% opened, 0 emptied and repurchased.
What does South Pacific Planteray Fiji Pot Still Foundation 2001 cost?
Community paid 145–186 €.
Current best price: 197.24 € – above the typical community range.
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About the South Pacific distillery
The South Pacific distillery is located in Fiji. Rums from South Pacific have been reviewed 3,763 times with an average of 8.0/10.
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