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Fiji Rum & Co Plantation Fiji Islands - Single Cask Marsala Wine Cask 2011
Here's the twist: blind, almost nobody guesses Fiji. The Marsala cask takes over with red wine, raisins, spice and dark chocolate, and the wild island funk mostly disappears. Several tasters clock "Weihnachtsmarkt" spice and a long red-wine finish. Pleasant and a little sweet, but many found it flat and one-note. Fine as a daily sipper, not a Fiji showcase.
The community says- Red-wine spice
- Christmas-market warmth
- But: Fiji character lost
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How does Fiji Rum & Co Plantation Fiji Islands - Single Cask Marsala Wine Cask 2011 taste?
Aggregated from 57 community reviews.
Wine-cask spice that hides the Fiji Divisive. The Marsala finish brings red wine, spice and raisin warmth people enjoy, but most say it buries the Fiji character and leans a touch sweet and one-dimensional.
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RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.4 sits in the “Good” band. 73% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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86% rate it between 6 and 8. 30 selected write-ups from 57 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Schnapsschuesse
Most helpful positive review
Marsala broadside on the nose, and it suits it very well. Spicy to almost Christmassy, heavy sweetness, behind it sticky to medicinal. Heavy, dense, sticky. Very sweet on the palate, but not sticky, in keeping with the wine. A good proportion of esters counteracts this somewhat, resulting in a powerful, sweet spiciness in the blend in the second half. Long red wine finish, Christmas market vibes. Great!
Review by Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓
Most helpful mixed review
This is the post-tasting of the Plantation Masterclass I missed. This is now the 7th rum from it and I've reached the point where I can hardly detect any differences between the Spanish-style rums I've tasted. Again, I can taste coconut and detect only moderately well-integrated alcohol.
Review by zabo
Masterclass with Alexandre Gabriel on 04.04.2024. Plantation becomes Planteray. A positive surprise for me at this tasting. Not 100% what I imagine a typical Fiji to be, but still a success.
Review by RumTaTa
Nice and fruity on the nose but also alcoholic. Also slightly alcoholic on the palate and reminds me of Central American-style rums. The finish is quite short and is also more in the Zacapa style. Average rum and not necessarily recognizable as Fiji.
Review by Leo Krüper
Sehr herb, sehr viel Fass. Aber interessanter Rum. Vom Fiji Profil ist durch das Finish nicht mehr viel übrig. Hätte blind sicher auf einen Panama von Ron del Artesano getippt, die haben auch gerne solch einen Fasseinfluss.
Review by Christian Rudt
Bei diesem single cask aus Fiji hab ich mich vom ersten Moment erstmal schwer getan. Meines Erachtens harmoniert der Fiji Rum zunächst wenig mit dem Marsala Fass. Irgendwie ist es mehr ein nebeneinander wobei der Wein das klare Übergewicht hat. Spielt man ein bisschen am Gaumen mit dem Rum wird der Fiji Einfluss stärker.
Review by Timo Groeger
Whisky Fair Rhein-Ruhr Düsseldorf April 2026. Als nächstes geht es zum Plantation Stand, der ist immer für ein paar neue Punkte gut. Der Fiji hat ne fruchtige Nase, vor allem Zitrusfrüchte. Am Gaumen dann viel Wein und etwas Würze.
Review by Tim
I think that the original character from Fiji has been completely lost here. The ageing dominates and brings harmonious facets such as fruit, spice and wood, but the rum base for such ageing is probably interchangeable.
Review by DomM
Fidji notes in the nose. Intense with glue and some wood. Wine notes are noticeable, but only add some complexity. On the palate the Marsala for me is to present and overwhelming unfortunately. Thanks to Alexandre and the RumX Team for the masterclass!
Review by Jakob
Smooth and sweet, without completely dispensing with appealing aromas. Fruits, spices and wood are all recognizable, but clearly take second place to the rather present sweetness. A good rum, Fiji for beginners.
Review by w00tAN
Netter Fidschi wenn auch etwas eindimensional.
Review by Frank
RumX masterclass Planteray, 4.4.24, live with Alexandre Gabriel. Night tasting. Nose: dry and alcoholic at the start. Over time, sweet and sour fruits are added. Passion fruit, redcurrant and lime. There is also vanilla and some cocoa. Atypical for Fiji. 7,2 Palate: strong and thin at the same time, which is why it needs the 51%. Spicy, salty, dry, slightly acidic. Somewhat nutty and very slightly licorice. Still atypical for Fiji and therefore does not meet my expectations. 7,0
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Planteray/Plantation RumX Online Masterclass: A little restrained on the nose, light citrus aromas and glue. Sweeter than expected on the palate but dry at the same time. Dark chocolate, some burnt rubber and wood and coffee, then the Marsala finish which adds a lot of raisin, which is only too "light" aromatically for a Fiji rum, but nevertheless no missing notes and relatively round. But could do with more complexity... I would have preferred this rum without a finish!
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#4685 04.04.2024 Online tasting wit RumX and Plantaray. Nose Sweet, fruity, light earthy, light glue, floral, light nutts, faint mint. Palate Wood, warm, tannins, fruity, dried fruit, light marzipan, spice, Finish Long, wood, tannins, orange, light chocolate, light marzipan, spice. The empty glass has a light smoky note as well as some dried fruit.
Review by Alex1981
A bit weak on the nose, some light fruits, nuts & unexpected alcohol showing up. On the palate you get light spices, esters, bright fruits, white pepper. Wine influence is there, but only on the backend. Not overpowering. Right level of abv. Medium long finish on white peppers. //update: after some time in the glass it gets very smoky
Review by MarcT
Again, not noting ABV and finish with this sample, only brand and source. Impressions: not exceptional, but not bad. The nose gives some Cognac vibes, which I find in the ending. I suppose the wine mingled with the higher ABV a bit. It is also sweet, and has a hint of Hogo, but only very little, just enough to notice. The body has also a certain wood influence I like, and the mixture is quite tasty. If it just wasn't as sweet...
Review by Master P
Am Anfang trocken und alkoholisch, süß und leicht Noten von Wein. Gaumen kräftig und dünn zugleich. Etwas nussig und holzig, untypisch für Fiji, kenne ich normal etwas kräftiger und intensiver. Ist ok aber nix was man unbedingt braucht.
Review by Johannes
Too bad, the wine barrel no longer reveals the base material. I would have blindly guessed Barbados.
Review by Lukas Jäger
Marsala finish, well, here I expect sweetness at first, I usually don't like that. Surprisingly dry and spicy at first, I wasn't expecting that. Alexandre explains that the Ferrand casks made from European oak deliver more "spice" than the American representatives. Another lesson learned! However, the rum is then quite flat and sweet, with little of the wild Fiji vibe recognizable. The dominant hazelnut is exciting!
Review by DosenZorn
An der Nase wunderbar fruchtig. Säuerlicher Weißwein, Rosinen, Zitrus und Nuss. Am Gaumen fehlt mir das schöne fruchtig, dreckige Profil, das Fiji mit dem 2001er Jahrgang hinbekommen hat. Der Rotwein kommt hier zudem leider viel zu stark durch. Insgesamt ein solider rum, aber auch nicht viel mehr.
Review by Agricoler
Keinerlei Fiji DNA für mich erkennbar. Dies könnte jeder x beliebige Rum sein. Das Finish hingegen finde ich einigermaßen erkennbar dadurch für mich in Ordnung aber alles in allem definitiv zu süß und in der Nase zu alkohlisch.
Review by Serge
Plantation Masterclass mit Alexadre Gabriel. Rotwein und Schokolade sind hier die Hauptdarsteller in Nase und Mund. Hat leider gar nix mit den Fijis (wie den 2001ern) zu tun, die wir so lieben. Nicht (zumindest nicht als Fiji Rum) empfehlenswert. Aber um dem Rum gerecht zu werden: mit dem Rotwein und Cognac Finish kommt etwas in diese eher nichtssagenden Fiji Vintages, das sonst nicht da wäre. Guter Rum, nur kein gutertypischer Fiji
Review by Jarek
Planteray RumX Masterclass by Alexandre 04.04.2024: The wine notes are there and predominate in the nose and on the palate. The rum is very much in the background and not necessarily recognizable as Fiji. Otherwise a little thin and weak.
Review by Boletus
Im Geruch noch etwas dünn, kommt er im Mund deutlich intensiver zur Geltung. Der Abgang bringt noch einige, angenehme Gewürze zum Vorschein. Nicht außergewöhnlich, aber gefällt mir. Plantation Masterclass-Onlinetasting am 04.04.24, vielen Dank an das RumX-Team.
Review by Stuesch
Irgendwie unspektakulär. Wirkt an der Nase und am Gaumen sehr verschlossen. An der Nase kommt der Marsala leicht durch. Am Gaumen nichts von der Süße zu spüren. Eine leichte Fruchtigkeit ist zu spüren. Alkohol ist gut eingebunden.
Review by HenryL
Plantation Tasting 4. April In der Nase fruchtig aber flach, nach etwas Zeit kommen hier Kräuter durch. Im Mund ganz nett aber auch nicht begeisternd. Erinnert mit der Kräuternote etwas an Mauritius.
Review by Fuwi
Probiert auf der Whisky & more 2026 in Hattingen Ich hätte ihn mir süßer vorgestellt, das Marsalla Finish kommt allerdings - wie alles andere - nicht so deutlich raus. Bleibt irgendwie beliebig, so richtig kommt kein eigener Charakter rüber. Bleibt ein wenig kantig und unrund, nett - aber nichts, was ich im Regal brauche
Review by Alexander Rasch
Untypisch Fiji... ich habe schon viele Fiji Rums verkostet. Hier finde ich nicht so viel wieder. Reiner Column Still. Vielleicht liegt es daran. Auch wieder erstaunlich süß. Einfacher Sipper mit einer ordentlichen Ladung Holz am Gaumen.
Review by F.L.O.
Schwer in Worte zu fassen, wenn es um den Geschmack geht. Einfach nur lecker „würzig“, mit Holz und Kokos Gaumen. Die Nase hat neben dem würzigen Anklang noch mehr Holz zu bieten. Keine große Komplexität, aber einfach gut, Gefällt mir, als daily sipper.
Review by X-Savior
On The Rocks: On the nose mild fruit, floral and citrus with a stronger spice and oak. Taste is smooth and has an mild alcohol hit with some sweetness and a delayed spice and tingle. Finish is medium length with a nice spice slowly fading away. Mixed Pepsi Zero: On the nose a dusty Pepsi Zero. Taste is smooth and has a moderate Red Wine and sweetness. It is a unique flavour mixed and the Pepsi Zero brings forward a stronger red wine flavour. Finish is short but smooth. Mixed this is a completely different rum experience.
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Details about Fiji Rum & Co Plantation Fiji Islands - Single Cask Marsala Wine Cask 2011
A Column Still Rum from Fiji, bottled by Maison Ferrand, at 52%.
Community purchases
16 bottles logged by 14 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
31% opened, 1 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Fiji Rum & Co Plantation Fiji Islands - Single Cask Marsala Wine Cask 2011?
Community paid 52–74 €.
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About the Fiji Rum & Co distillery
The Fiji Rum & Co distillery is located in Fiji. Rums from Fiji Rum & Co have been reviewed 542 times with an average of 7.5/10.
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