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Bristol Barbancourt Reserve Rum of Haiti 2004
For curious explorers, this 18-year Barbancourt single cask at 47% is a balanced, elegant Haiti rum. RumX members mention fruity notes with light vanilla and a surprisingly long finish, especially versus Barbancourt 15.
The community says- Balanced and elegant
- Fruity profile
- Slightly thin body
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How does Bristol Barbancourt Reserve Rum of Haiti 2004 taste?
Aggregated from 13 community reviews.
Elegant, fruity Haiti for attentive sipping Highly regarded as a balanced, elegant Haiti rum with fruity, vanilla notes and a notably long finish, even if some find the texture a touch thin for the age and price.
Rum fans who enjoy balanced, dry, fruity Barbancourt-style profiles and want an elegant Haiti rum that rewards slow sipping without high-proof aggression.
Those seeking thick, powerful cask-strength intensity or heavily sweetened dessert-style rums; the leaner, drier profile may feel too subtle.
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3 of 13 left detailed tasting impressions
How is Bristol Barbancourt Reserve Rum of Haiti 2004 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.0 sits in the “Very good” band. 92% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
54% rate it between 6 and 8. 2 selected write-ups from 13 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by DomM
Very well balanced and elegant expression from Barbancourt. Very enjoyable and for me the unexpected gem of the Bristol tasting.
Review by Johannes
Ein kleines Highlight der neuen Bristol-Serie. Ein richtig toller, fruchtiger Haiti mit leichter Vanille-Note.
Details about Bristol Barbancourt Reserve Rum of Haiti 2004
A Pot Still Rum from Haiti, bottled by Bristol Classic Rum, at 47%.
Community purchases
3 bottles logged by 3 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
33% opened, 0 emptied and repurchased.
3 purchased · 14 tasted · 3 wishlist · as of
About the Barbancourt distillery
The Barbancourt distillery is located in Haiti. Rums from Barbancourt have been reviewed 1,025 times with an average of 7.5/10.
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