Rum & Cane Merchants British West Indies XO Rum
Rum & Cane Merchants British West Indies XO Rum is a 92 proof (46% ABV), 750mL extra-old rum — a vatting of just two casks from two of the West Indies' landmark distilleries: Trinidad Distillers in Trinidad and Four Square Distillery in Barbados. Column- and pot-distilled, matured in ex-bourbon barrels, and bottled with 100% natural color, no chill filtration, and no added sugar or flavoring. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 46% (92 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: XO — vatting of two aged single barrels
- Sources: Trinidad Distillers (Trinidad) & Four Square Distillery (Barbados)
- Maturation: ex-bourbon barrels; no additives, not chill-filtered
Two Islands, Two Casks, One XO
Every Rum & Cane regional expression is a marriage of rums from two hand-selected distilleries, blended to capture the true character of its terroir. The British West Indies bottling pairs Trinidad's column-still elegance with Four Square's pot-still depth — the distillery Richard Seale made famous for additive-free, full-flavored Barbadian rum. The result lands right between the two islands' styles: citrus and stewed prunes with a touch of smoke, wrapped in vanilla, caramel, and cream. For the rum drinker who wants to taste the English-speaking Caribbean in one glass, this is the shortcut. Browse more Caribbean rum and explore the Rum & Cane Merchants collection at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Citrus and stewed prunes with a touch of smoke (importer-sourced).
Palate: Vanilla, caramel, and cream with dried-fruit depth.
Finish: Smooth and rounded, oak settling into soft sweetness.
How to Enjoy
Sip neat or over one large cube — the 92 proof carries flavor without heat. It also makes a superb rum Old Fashioned where the caramel and prune notes play off the bitters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which distilleries are in the British West Indies XO blend?
Trinidad Distillers in Trinidad and Four Square Distillery in Barbados — one vatted batch from just two casks.
What proof is Rum & Cane Merchants British West Indies XO?
92 proof (46% ABV).
Is it sweetened?
No — no added sugar, color, or flavoring; it is not chill-filtered.
What does XO mean on a rum?
"Extra Old" — an extra-aged rum. In the largely unregulated world of rum, Rum & Cane uses it for its regionally-vatted, fully-matured expressions.
Trinidad and Barbados in a single bottle — grab Rum & Cane Merchants British West Indies XO Rum online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.