Plantation Rum Barbados Aged 5 Years
Plantation Rum Barbados Aged 5 Years is a 40% ABV (80 proof) Barbados rum in a 750mL bottle, distilled from molasses at the West Indies Rum Distillery (WIRD) in Stade's, Barbados. It follows the signature Plantation method: three years of tropical aging in bourbon casks in Barbados, then two more years of continental aging in Ferrand ex-Cognac casks at Chateau de Bonbonnet, France. The result is an elegant, complex Barbados rum with a touch of French refinement. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: 3 years tropical (bourbon casks, Barbados) + 2 years continental (Ferrand ex-Cognac casks, France)
- Production: Molasses, 3–4 day fermentation; twin column + Old Gregg's pot still; 16 g/L dosage
- Distillery: West Indies Rum Distillery (WIRD), Stade's, Barbados
- Style: "Authentic Barbados — Elegant & Complex" (brand sheet)
Barbados Roots, French Finish
The "double maturation" is the Plantation signature: rum aged first in the fast-maturing tropical heat of Barbados, then shipped to France for a second rest in fine French oak from the Ferrand cognac house. The Barbados 5 Year — formerly sold as Plantation Grande Reserve 5 Year — is the range's flagship expression of that method. Explore more Plantation and the rum collection.
Tasting Notes
Per the official Planteray product sheet: bakery fragrances, pipe tobacco, toasted marshmallow, bacon fat, black raisin, and prune on the nose; a bittersweet, roasted, engagingly toasty palate with baked orchard fruits; a medium-long, chocolate-y finish.
How to Enjoy
Sip neat to catch the French-oak finish, or pour it into a classic Daiquiri or Planter's Punch where the aged character carries the cocktail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Plantation Barbados 5 Year Rum?
It ages five years total: three in bourbon casks in Barbados and two more in Ferrand ex-Cognac casks in France.
What is the ABV of Plantation Barbados 5 Year Rum?
It is bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750mL bottle.
Is Plantation Rum the same as Planteray?
Yes — the brand formerly known as Plantation was renamed Planteray; this is the same Barbados 5 Year product, formerly labeled Plantation Grande Reserve 5 Year.
Five years across two continents — order Plantation Barbados 5 Year online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.