Barbados is the birthplace of rum, an island where ocean winds, sugarcane fields, and centuries of craft come together in every drop. Planteray 5 Year captures that heritage with clarity. Opening the bottle feels like stepping into a coastal distillery right after sunrise: warm air, soft oak, and the quiet hum of Caribbean tradition still alive in every barrel.

Planteray 5 Year Old Barbados Rum
Brand: Planteray | Category: Aged Barbados Rum | ABV: 40% | Origin: Barbados | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Soft vanilla, coconut, light oak, caramel, and gentle tropical fruit, like walking past a bakery by the beach just as warm pastries come out of the oven.
Palate: Smooth, balanced, and beautifully rounded. Notes of banana, brown sugar, toasted coconut, citrus peel, and creamy vanilla flow effortlessly. The texture is silky, with just enough oak structure to keep it elegant.
Finish: Medium and warm with lingering caramel, tropical fruit, and a touch of spice in a clean, satisfying fade.

Production Details:
Distilled in Barbados using traditional pot and column stills, the rum is aged in American oak barrels beneath the island’s warm, humid climate, a setting that accelerates flavor development with natural intensity. It’s then refined using Planteray’s French finishing approach, adding subtle polish without overpowering its tropical authenticity.

Perfect For:
Easy sipping, weekend gatherings, laid-back dinners, or crafting elevated cocktails that need smooth depth without too much sweetness. It’s the kind of rum that fits anywhere, relaxed, refined, and versatile.

Expert Notes:
Bartenders and rum lovers praise the 5 Year for striking the perfect middle ground: lighter and cleaner than heavy Caribbean rums, yet more flavorful than typical mixing bottles. Its balance and clarity make it a staple in both home bars and professional programs.

Customer Reviews:
“Smooth, bright, and very easy to sip. A perfect Barbados rum.”
“Great in cocktails but honestly amazing neat too.”
“Clean, tropical, and well-balanced. A bottle I always restock.”

Interesting Fact:
Barbados is widely believed to be the birthplace of rum, with documented production as early as the 1600s and Planteray’s Bajan partners still use many of the same traditional methods.

Serving Suggestions:
Neat for its clean tropical sweetness. Over ice for a lighter, refreshing sip. In cocktails, it shines in a Daiquiri, Rum Punch, Mai Tai, or even a simple rum soda with lime.

Distillery Background:
Planteray partners with historic Bajan distillers who have been producing rum for generations. Distilled and aged in Barbados, the spirit is then shipped to France for a secondary maturation, a signature dual-aging process that brings together Caribbean character and French refinement. The result is a rum that honors its island roots while carrying a modern, polished finish.