Fiji Rum & Co Plantation Fiji Islands (Ironroot Republic “Promethean” Bourbon Cask) 2017
"Rough around the edges but leaves you with a great after taste" is how one member sums up this young Fijian pot-still. Expect leather, prunes, caramel and a big bourbon-cask woodiness, plus real cask-strength spice and burn. Fans of youthful, punchy rums find character here; a few just found it hard and leathery. Best neat if you like the raw side of things.
The community says- Long warm finish
- Leather and prunes
- Hot and young
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How does Fiji Rum & Co Plantation Fiji Islands (Ironroot Republic “Promethean” Bourbon Cask) 2017 taste?
Aggregated from 33 community reviews.
Young, spicy Fijian pot-still with bourbon-cask kick People split on this. Some enjoy the complex, estery bourbon-and-leather profile and long warm finish; others call the taste shallow or the leather off-putting. Youthful and hot either way.
People who like young, punchy pot-still rums with personality
Anyone wanting smooth, mellow, well-aged sipping
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How is Fiji Rum & Co Plantation Fiji Islands (Ironroot Republic “Promethean” Bourbon Cask) 2017 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.1 sits in the “Good” band. 51% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 18% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
73% rate it between 6 and 8. 8 selected write-ups from 33 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Palo - V Poháriku
Youthful, but still interesting. The nose opens with notes of leather, caramel, prunes, and brioche, with a nice touch of pear and a faint hint of grated oxidized apple. I definitely picked up some estery notes too. On the palate, there's a distinct mix of young wood, apple, caramel, and oak, balanced with a light tannic structure that rounds it off. The finish is medium in length, with roasted coffee, caramel, dried fruit, and some bourbon-like woodiness coming through. You can definitely tell this rum is still relatively young, but it compensates for that with its vibrant and well-rounded flavor profile. The almost animalish leather and dried plum notes are a standout, giving it a unique character. It may not have the depth nor smoothness of a longer-aged rum, but it still packs a punch and offers something intriguing for those who enjoy youthful rums with their personality not yet tamed.
Review by X-Savior
On The Rocks: On the nose moderate fruit and with mild floral and oak notes with subtle bourbon spice. There is a subtle sweetness hinting at some complexity. Taste has a moderate spice with a brief alcohol and burn. Opens up with a more complex profile of Burbon notes and spice with a lingering warmth. Finish is long with a lasting spice and warmth. This is quite a complex rum considering the aging. This is an exciting rum that is very unique and enjoyable. Mixed Pepsi Zero: On the nose dusty Pepsi Zero with a mild spice and bourbon notes. Taste is smoother with continued bourbon and spice notes. Finish is short and smooth, and still enjoyable with some complexity.
Review by Nika
From the scent I wanted to rate higher, but the taste is shallow.
Review by damin.massicotte
On rocks: nose - bit medicinal, with some licorice and slight fruit. Taste is dark chocolate, bit spicy all around with a bit of woody - could enjoy As a sipping
Review by Shaun Abel
Rough around the edges but leaves you with a great after taste
Review by Girish Parmar
Hard.. alcoholic taste .. leathery aroma..
Review by Brebur
Complex, alchoholic smell and flavor. Warm long finish.
Review by Stuart Geers
Funky unpalatable, unpleasant. Like chewing on leather shoes after a long hike.
Details about Fiji Rum & Co Plantation Fiji Islands (Ironroot Republic “Promethean” Bourbon Cask) 2017
A Pot Still Rum from Fiji, bottled by Maison Ferrand, at 50,3%.
Community purchases
13 bottles logged by 9 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
38% opened, 2 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Fiji Rum & Co Plantation Fiji Islands (Ironroot Republic “Promethean” Bourbon Cask) 2017?
Community paid 51–66 €.
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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 515 times with an average of 7.5/10.
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