Aroma visualization from community tastings
South Pacific Plantation Fiji Vintage 2009
One taster called it "really nothing special," and a lot of members land there too — but plenty enjoy it. Expect butterscotch and caramel wrapped in light glue and solvent, some smoky wood, pineapple and a spicy, drying finish. A mild, mid-weight Fiji that a few compare to a softer Hampden. Tastes gently sweetened, in typical Plantation style.
The community says- Butterscotch-caramel note
- Fruity, easy sipping
- Glue on finish
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How does South Pacific Plantation Fiji Vintage 2009 taste?
Aggregated from 118 community reviews.
Mild, caramel-and-glue Fiji, splits opinion Divides the room: some find it balanced, fruity and easy for the money, others call it light and unremarkable. Common gripes are the glue note on the finish and a slightly thin body.
People who want an easy, lightly funky Fiji sipper
Those chasing bold, dry, high-ester rum
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How is South Pacific Plantation Fiji Vintage 2009 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.1 sits in the “Good” band. 55% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 5% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
79% rate it between 6 and 8. 20 selected write-ups from 118 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Gregor
Most helpful positive review
I am always fascinated by this absolutely round and great fiji rum. Fruity. Vanilla caramel. Everything is there. The alcohol strength is good and not too weak as you might think at first. I definitely recommend buying it here
Review by Han
Most helpful critical review
Too much Pritt pen, and not in a good way....
Review by heckto🥃
A well-balanced fruity Fiji rum. I like the woody-sweet note paired with caramel-vanilla. The only thing I don't like is the somewhat tangy sticky taste in the finish. Nevertheless, a good choice in this price range.
Review by w00tAN
For me, this is one of the most balanced rums I have drunk in this price category. Very drinkable with good complexity. Of course far behind the 2001s but the PLV is right here. Nice round finish. Simply makes you want more and is a nice start to the evening.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#6350 Enjoying a few samples while watching the Eco-Challenge Fiji, man those racers are tough. Pretty good when looking at the price tag, but also kind of light in the profile. The roasted wood is mixed with some nutts, pear, caramel and dried fruits. The palate is nice and spicy. Needs to rest for a while or the ABV will bite you.
Review by Harald
Color: Pale goldSmell:Sweet and fresh, while fruity with aromas of pineapple.Also perfume.Taste:Sweet in the mouth, while fruity. Then becomes slightly spicy.On swallowing fruity and spicy. Tastes like candy.A little watery.Finish:Medium length.Spicy, while still fruity.Dry and woody. 80 points
Review by Godspeed
Had this at a restaurant with very slim rum pickings. Really nothing special.
Review by MarcT
Some distraction from Fiji today: Very promising nose, followed by a mild but uneventful Rum. I somehow missed some of the fruit advertised by the nose. Good, but not special.
Review by Montana
A strong smell, some wood, esters and glue, smoky and a bit dirty.The taste is slightly sweet at first, but then quickly becomes drier and woodier. The finish is quite sharp and a bit spicy.
Review by Tim
Reminds me a lot of a Jamaican, especially the Hampden Single Estate.
Review by Morgan Garet
Très porté sur le caramel au beurre enveloppé dans les solvants légers et quelques épices. C'est très bon mais cela manque un peu de caractère et de fruits.
Review by DutchRumPirate
I love this Fiji rum. I love the “bite”
Review by Rumclub Latvia
Very floral, mineral release
Review by Tom Buteneers
Very tasty, alcohol well integrated and not overpowering. Slightly funky, but not nearly like Jamaican rums. Sweet as it is with several Plantations. Definitely a class better than Plantation's "standard Fiji".
Review by Beach-and-Rum 🏖️🌴
Ganz OK aber wirklich empfehlenswert ist der leider nicht. Geschmacklich nichts besonderes.
Review by Niko
Simple but well balanced. Very accessible and fruity. Nice vintage for a Fiji.
Review by Michael Schou
23-01-2025 A decent South Pacific rum. Would have liked a higher ABV. You get what you pay for. Being said that it’s a Plantation. Can find better Fiji rum to the price.
Review by Jonas Kofod
it carried super paw speech and content but too strong
Review by Antoine J
Un beau nez pâtissier aux arôme de raisins confit. En bouche, le côté pâtissier est plus en retrait, ici c'est le grillé voir le mentholé qui prend le dessus. Indéniablement intense ce rhum une fois aéré laisse apparaître des notes de noix de coco salées. Belle longueur.
Review by Filip Heimerle
Lehce korenene. Prijemne fiji
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Details about South Pacific Plantation Fiji Vintage 2009
A Pot & Column Still Rum from Fiji, bottled by Maison Ferrand, at 44,8%.
Community purchases
238 bottles logged by 220 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
37% opened, 33 emptied and repurchased.
What does South Pacific Plantation Fiji Vintage 2009 cost?
Community paid 34–61 €.
Current best price: 59.99 € – 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+ →
238 purchased · 131 tasted · 40 wishlist · as of
About the South Pacific distillery
The South Pacific distillery is located in Fiji. Rums from South Pacific have been reviewed 3,650 times with an average of 8.0/10.
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