Sixteen years under Caribbean heat gives rum a kind of wisdom you can taste. Plantation’s Barbados Vintage 2007 captures that depth, a spirit shaped by humid warehouses, salt-kissed breezes, and the long, patient rhythm of island aging. Opening this bottle feels like walking into a decades-old barrel room where time hangs in the air, rich with molasses, wood, and history.

Plantation Barbados Vintage 2007 – West Indies Rum Distillery 16 Year Old
Brand: Plantation | Category: Barbados Vintage Rum | ABV: 48.7% | Origin: Barbados | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Deep caramel, pineapple, toasted coconut, dried banana, vanilla, and warm oak, like opening a wooden crate packed with tropical fruit and fresh sugarcane.
Palate: Rich, mature, and beautifully structured. Notes of molasses, ripe mango, coconut cream, citrus zest, spice cake, and gentle charred oak build slowly, revealing layers shaped by long tropical aging. The 48.7% brings clarity and power without losing finesse.
Finish: Long, warm, and resonant. Caramelized fruit, spice, and polished oak drift into a slow, confident fade.

Production Details:
Distilled at the historic West Indies Rum Distillery, this 2007 vintage matured extensively in Barbados, where heat and humidity accelerate extraction and complexity. After years of tropical rest, it traveled to France for secondary aging in Ferrand oak, adding elegance, refinement, and subtle spice. Sixteen years total gives it maturity rarely seen in modern Barbados rum.

Perfect For:
Late-night sipping, special occasions, and moments that call for a rum with real gravitas. Ideal for collectors, enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates long-aged island rum with depth and authenticity.

Expert Notes:
Rum aficionados praise the 2007 vintage for its exceptional balance of tropical power and oak-driven sophistication. Sixteen years of maturation gives it a rare harmony: bold, flavorful, and deeply expressive without being heavy or overly sweet.

Customer Reviews:
“Massive flavor and incredible balance. This is top-tier Barbados rum.”
“Complex, refined, and beautifully aged. A true sipper.”
“The longer aging really shows. Rich but never overwhelming.”

Interesting Fact:
The West Indies Rum Distillery’s coastal location means the barrels breathe in direct ocean humidity, a natural influence that shapes the rum’s signature tropical depth.

Serving Suggestions:
Neat for full expression. A few drops of water reveal more citrus, vanilla, and soft spice. Over a large ice sphere, the tropical fruit becomes brighter and the oak smoother.
For cocktails: exceptional in a high-proof Rum Old Fashioned or a premium Mai Tai.

Distillery Background:
Established in 1893 on the shores of Brighton, Barbados, the West Indies Rum Distillery is known for its rare stills and centuries-old techniques. Planteray’s partnership adds French finishing expertise, creating a dual-aging process that highlights both terroir and refinement. This 2007 vintage is a testament to that fusion, authentic island character elevated with masterful precision.