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Planteray Extra Old XO 20th Anniversary
"A perfect gateway rum," as one member puts it — and the reviews back that up over and over. Big coconut on the nose, then vanilla, caramel and soft banana, all wrapped in obvious sweetness. It's mild, round and very easy to sip. Plenty of tasters loved it as their first "real" rum, though many outgrow it once the added sugar becomes hard to ignore.
The community says- Big coconut aroma
- Smooth and easy
- Added sugar
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How does Planteray Extra Old XO 20th Anniversary taste?
Aggregated from 2,121 community reviews.
Sweet, coconut-heavy gateway sipper Beloved as a first rum: coconut, vanilla and caramel in a soft, sweet package. Most agree it's easy and pleasant, but experienced drinkers find it too sweet and short on complexity.
Newcomers and fans of sweet, coconut-forward sipping rum
Anyone avoiding added sugar or wanting dry, complex rum
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How is Planteray Extra Old XO 20th Anniversary rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.0 sits in the “Very good” band. 68% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 3% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
66% rate it between 6 and 8. 20 selected write-ups from 2,121 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
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Review by BjörnNi 🥃
Most helpful positive review
Eigentlich ganz lecker. Alkohol gut eingebunden. Genau mein Geschmack
Review by Michael Schillheim
Most helpful critical review
After a long time again an entry-level classic in the glass. As a starter, I found in very good and extremely pleasing. The sugar ironed everything smooth at the time. Meanwhile, it is less sweet. Instead, an unpleasant alcoholic note. Unspectacular on the nose, unspectacular on the palate, short finish. Still a spectacular bottle. Conclusion, poorly integrated alcohol, very thin and short-lived flavors. Nevertheless, I would still recommend it to any beginner.
Review by Apollo
Very smooth and delicate, tropical fruits, a hint of cinnamon and some caramelized sugar. The only thing i would wish for is a longer aftertaste, other than that it is a really good rum.
Review by Steve the Barman
All my Tastings and Scores are purely based on “Rums under £50”. I rarely look at Rums over £50 for my YouTube.
Review by DosenZorn
Sweetened entry-level rum. Very sweet, very much vanilla, very much coconut, very artificial and somewhat thin from the consistency. Complexity you look there in vain, of course. Interesting flavors and a long finish as well. Among its sugary competitors, he still cuts off quite okay. Was also for me an entry into the world of interesting rums, but now quite boring. But for visit who have not yet much to do with rum the right drink.
Review by Eugene227
Ein süßer weicher Rum, bei dem Kokos in der Nase sowie im Geschmack besonders hervorsticht. Holz beziehungsweise Fasseinfluss ist kaum wahrnehmbar und somit nicht für Leute geeignet, die darauf ihre Präferenzen legen. Das Produkt eignet sich allerdings hervorragend als Einsteigerrum, Cocktail-Grundlage und für alle, die gesüßte Spirituosen mögen.
Review by Philip M. 🇧🇪
11/05/2026: Advent calender: Le Monde des Rhums 2025. I'm not a fan of cinnamon, and this is like drinking it in liquid form. Very sweet profile with notes of vanilla, cinnamon and sugar. This is something for the absolute beginner.
Review by Kelvin Peeters
Very nice rum, first plantation rum i have tasted en really trilled about it. Sweet en long tasting with notes of pineapple and coconut. Really tropical but still very complex
Review by Dim Itri
The nose is very discreet, linear with light cocoa notes. In the mouth it is soft, smooth and a little too sweet for my taste (without being in the liquorice). It lacks cruelly of complexity, of body too! On the palate we find the light cocoa of the nose associated with pastry notes. In conclusion, I would say that this is a rum that can be drunk without having to intellectualize it, perfect for young palates or discovery evenings for novice friends. I also find that for an equivalent price, there is largely better on the market.
Review by Werner10
A great rum for what it costs. I love the finish, a bit sweet, chocolate, vanille and some roasted flavors.
Review by Benoit Bail
A good rum for novices. Delicious as a dessert.
Review by Manco
Very good finish, coconut, vanilla that leaves a very good taste in the mouth, really makes you want to return
Review by Korkennase🥃
This is a real sugar bomb. The nose and taste are very different. I felt reminded of cotton candy. This rum was too sweet for me.
Review by Galli33
Very lovely sweet(ened) rum! Pleasant to drink with a great range of smells and tastes of the Caribic. Big minus for the added sugar… Great rum for beginners!
Review by Rumeumel
War auch einer meiner ersten Einsteiger Rums. Mittlerweile schmeckt er mir nur noch wie vanilliges, süßes Kokoswasser. Für einen Mädelsabend gespendet, die waren begeistert 😅. Ehrlich gesagt, ich verstehe nicht, warum dieser Rum so „gut“ allgemein bewertet wird. Es gibt doch wesentlich erwachsenere Alternativen auch für Einsteiger. Wäre da kein Alkohol drin, gäbe es das Getränk auf dem nächsten Kindergeburtstag.
Review by Bastien Champain
bon, sucré, on sent bien la noix de coco 15,5/20
Review by jamdram
This is a pleasant enough sipper. Normally 5/10 but loses a point for heavy handed added sugar.
Review by Patrik Onderka
This was one my first rum tastings ever. I even started to collect Plantation extreme and one-time vintage editions. Still a great starter and affordable rum for beginners. Even the bottle looks stylish. Fun fact: it’s the very first rum in the RumX DB (RX1) :-). Is it a coincidence? I don’t think so. Cheers
Review by Natascha og Aske
A great beginner rum. Not overly sweet but with enough sweetness to cut through the sharpest alcoholic notes for the untrained and reveal a somewhat complex rum
Review by alexbool
Nice, sweet, thick rum. Dried fruit, vanilla, coconut and a touch of wood on the nose. Sweetness is very high in this rum. The taste is round with dried candied fruit and vanilla coming first, then woody flavours coming up. I like to sip this one near, especially during cold days.
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Details about Planteray Extra Old XO 20th Anniversary
A Pot & Column Still Rum from Barbados, bottled by Maison Ferrand, at 40%.
Community purchases
4,569 bottles logged by 3,982 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
35% opened, 669 emptied and repurchased.
What does Planteray Extra Old XO 20th Anniversary cost?
Community paid 35–61 €.
Current best price: 39.90 € – within the typical community range.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
+61 purchases in the last 3 months.
Added to collections, last 12 months — dark bars are the last 3.
4,569 purchased · 2,337 tasted · 1,596 wishlist · as of
About the West Indies distillery
The West Indies distillery is located in Barbados. Rums from West Indies have been reviewed 7,507 times with an average of 7.6/10.
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