South Pacific Plantation Fiji Vintage 2009
A solid stepping stone into Fiji rum with light funk. RumX members mention banana, caramel, esters and a touch of wood, but also a relatively mild, sometimes thin profile. Works neat or in simple cocktails.
- Good value
- Light funkiness
- Balanced sweetness
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How does South Pacific Plantation Fiji Vintage 2009 taste?
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Soft Fiji funk, caramel and wood A solid stepping stone into Fiji rum with light funk. RumX members mention banana, caramel, esters and a touch of wood, but also a relatively mild, sometimes thin profile. Works neat or in simple cocktails.
Curious explorers who enjoy lightly funky, sweet-leaning rums and want an affordable Fiji with hints of Jamaican-style esters without overwhelming intensity.
Those seeking cask-strength power, very fruity profiles, or strictly unsweetened rums with no additives.
How is South Pacific Plantation Fiji Vintage 2009 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 7.1 lands squarely in the "Good" band. 56% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 5% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Review by Gregor
I am always fascinated by this absolutely round and great fiji rum. Fruity. Vanilla caramel. Everything is there. The alcohol strength is good and not too weak as you might think at first. I definitely recommend buying it here
Review by heckto🥃
A well-balanced fruity Fiji rum. I like the woody-sweet note paired with caramel-vanilla. The only thing I don't like is the somewhat tangy sticky taste in the finish. Nevertheless, a good choice in this price range.
Review by w00tAN
For me, this is one of the most balanced rums I have drunk in this price category. Very drinkable with good complexity. Of course far behind the 2001s but the PLV is right here. Nice round finish. Simply makes you want more and is a nice start to the evening.
Review by Godspeed
Had this at a restaurant with very slim rum pickings. Really nothing special.
Review by Harald
Color: Pale goldSmell:Sweet and fresh, while fruity with aromas of pineapple.Also perfume.Taste:Sweet in the mouth, while fruity. Then becomes slightly spicy.On swallowing fruity and spicy. Tastes like candy.A little watery.Finish:Medium length.Spicy, while still fruity.Dry and woody. 80 points
Review by MarcT
Some distraction from Fiji today: Very promising nose, followed by a mild but uneventful Rum. I somehow missed some of the fruit advertised by the nose. Good, but not special.
Review by Han
Too much Pritt pen, and not in a good way....
Review by Montana
A strong smell, some wood, esters and glue, smoky and a bit dirty.The taste is slightly sweet at first, but then quickly becomes drier and woodier. The finish is quite sharp and a bit spicy.
Review by Tim
Reminds me a lot of a Jamaican, especially the Hampden Single Estate.
Review by Morgan Garet
Très porté sur le caramel au beurre enveloppé dans les solvants légers et quelques épices. C'est très bon mais cela manque un peu de caractère et de fruits.
Review by DutchRumPirate
I love this Fiji rum. I love the “bite”
Review by Rumclub Latvia
Very floral, mineral release
Review by Tom Buteneers
Very tasty, alcohol well integrated and not overpowering. Slightly funky, but not nearly like Jamaican rums. Sweet as it is with several Plantations. Definitely a class better than Plantation's "standard Fiji".
Review by Beach-and-Rum 🏖️🌴
Ganz OK aber wirklich empfehlenswert ist der leider nicht. Geschmacklich nichts besonderes.
Review by Niko
Simple but well balanced. Very accessible and fruity. Nice vintage for a Fiji.
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Community purchases
274 bottles logged by 52,000+ RumX members. The ratio of closed / opened / emptied, indicates whether this rum is meant to be drunk or is a collector's item.
Also on the wishlist of 40 members.
About the South Pacific distillery
The South Pacific distillery is located in Fiji. Rums from South Pacific have been reviewed 3,520 times with an average of 8.0/10.
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