RA Barbados Rum (Rockley Style) 2000
Loved by Zucker und Zeste, Felix Reiber & 51 more
For curious explorers wanting something different from classic Barbados. This Rockley-style WIRD leans on honeycomb, smoky wood, herbs and dried fruit. Mild for its age and strength, it’s an easy, characterful sipper loved by Rockley fans and whisky drinkers alike.
- Honeycomb profile
- Smoky-woody notes
- Very approachable
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How does RA Barbados Rum (Rockley Style) 2000 taste?
Aggregated from 71 community reviews.
Honeyed, smoky Rockley made easy For curious explorers wanting something different from classic Barbados. This Rockley-style WIRD leans on honeycomb, smoky wood, herbs and dried fruit. Mild for its age and strength, it’s an easy, characterful sipper loved by Rockley fans and whisky drinkers alike.
Whisky and Fiji-rum fans who enjoy smoky, herbal profiles with honey and dried fruit, and want an approachable Rockley-style Barbados without aggressive ABV.
Power seekers expecting cask-strength punch or those who prefer rich, sweet, full-bodied sippers over drier, slightly smoky profiles.
How is RA Barbados Rum (Rockley Style) 2000 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict , 8.3 lands squarely in the "Very good" band. 98% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 1% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Based on 71 ratings
Review by Felix Reiber
The "dirty" style suits this distillate perfectly and I find the beeswax-like undertones very interesting. I am extremely enthusiastic about this Barbados WIRD, but cannot compare it with any other rockley styles.
Review by Lukas Jäger
The affordable bottling of the Q4/2021 release. After starting the year with a cracker in the form of the Rockley, now the little brother. Very inviting nose, pleasantly light on the first breath, but a deeper complexity quickly becomes apparent. A beautiful potpourri of aromas. It shows a slightly different side on the palate: surprisingly woody and bitter for "only" 21 years (vs. 35 of the 86). Unfortunately very thin, so that it seems very flat compared to the nose. Longer finish than expected. Certainly the best PLV from the release, but not a highlight for me in terms of taste.
Review by Maxence
This is a good WIRD but obviously less tasty than 1986 vintage.
Review by LukaŽiga
8,4:On the nose, the first impression we get is a combination of a smoky, roasted wood notes and esters, fruits like banana, perhaps green apple and grassy, herbaceous molasses with honeycomb. On aeration, it becomes pungent, intense with camphor, waxy, vegetal with olive, intermittently dried fruits like raisins, apricots and citrus intermingle with spicy, smoky wood, meaty undertones and tannins. 8,5:On the palate, the attack is vegetal with olive, covered in honey and smoky, roasted wood notes like nuts, bacon, bbq, spicy and salty.After resting the rum, metallic notes arise, grassy, herbaceous molasses, some licorice and a lot of fruits like banana, pineapple, some green fruits and dried, citrus fruits. 8,3:The finish is medium long, slightly tannic, dry, the palate notes linger on, some vegetal aspect shows itself with black tea, hay, tea, saffran and confectionery with salted biscuits, pastry and dark tones with leather, cocoa..
Review by Leo Krüper
Sehr interessantes Profil. Unter den Rockleys für mich einer der ausdrucksstärksten Abfüllungen. Bleibt etwas hinter meinem Gedächtnis der damaligen Verkostung zurück. Insgesamt bleibt das Profil nicht lecker, auch wenn dieser Rum hier gut gearbeitet ist.
Review by Christoph
Dried fruit throughout in a smoky bed coated with honey on the palate and some marzipan on the nose. In principle, but has little to do with the 1986 forest walk in terms of taste.
Review by mto75
beautiful honeycomb Rockley nose. Also on the palate, the interplay of honey and oak barrel harmonizes really well. The finish is round (spicy). However, it lacks a little complexity and intensity for a top note.
Review by TheRhumhoe
The nose leaves a fine impression, with notes of beeswax and honey that add to the aromatic herbs, sweet spices, wood and glue notes. Fruits are quite prominent, notably banana, coconut, pineapple, mango and dried fruit, like a fruitcake. There's a light empyreumatic note that gives a complete, structured profile. The attack on the palate follows the olfactory framework with lovely honeyed, floral notes, moving towards aromatic herbs and spices to achieve a complex, complete profile. Fruit is less present, hidden by more smoky, woody notes. Despite the relatively low voltage, this is an expressive, easy-drinking rum, where the alcohol is well integrated. The finish is of decent length, with dry, tannic notes, on spices, wood and herbal notes. There's some bitterness on the finish too, with fuller-bodied aromas. A very pleasant profile, full of charm.
Review by DomM
Needs a quite some time to breath. Nose starts out rather closed up with a lot of (bitter-ish) herbs with notes of honey, coco and fruits developing over time. ABV is a little low on this one. Does not feel to much watered down, however, the CG bottling of the 2000 has just the upper hand with enhanced intensity. Nevertheless a very nice rum at its initial price tag.
Review by Frank
Yes, it's not an 86, but the style comes out clearly, and I like that. Nose: superficially some graphite with a little phenol and this nice saltiness. I find fruit in the direction of dried apricot and a spicy honey note with honeycomb. On the back, dried rosemary and a slightly vinegary undertone of pickled olive. Palate: a slightly watered-down, flat impression at the beginning, but then comes nicely with its special flavors. Again slightly salty and then freshly cut branches, oak leaves, graphite, some fresh mint leaves, dried apricot. I like it!
Review by Oliver
Solid Rockley. Light and accessible. It lacks some power for a higher rating.
Review by Christian Rudt
Musste heute noch ins Glas da morgen das Schwesterfass veröffentlicht und probiert wird. Schöne Nase bei diesem Rum, die ganzen Vergleiche mit dem 1986er liegen wohl auch eher an den knapp folgenden Releaseterminen. Ja der könnte etwas kräftiger sein. Uninteressant finde ich den aber keineswegs. Für mich geht das eher in Richtung geschmackliche Vielfalt. Schöne Honig Nase, am Gaumen leicht salzig mit ein paar Fruchtigen Tönen.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
I would have liked this one with a higher ABV because it is kind of thin around the edges. The nose is fruity with smoky wood and herbal, honey and light vanilla notes. The palate is mild with smoky wood, dried fruit, honey, nuts, chocolate and light vanilla. The finish is medium long and woody with vanilla and chocolate. Leave the empty glass for a few hours and then nose it again to get the lovely chocolate and vanilla notes. Price to quality is OK.
Review by Skyfly
Im Crosstasting mit dem 2000er Boozehound WIRD hatte ich zuerst die Befürchtung, dass wieder Torf und Rauch die bestimmenden Aromen sind. Zum Glück würde ich positiv überrascht mit viel Holz, Rauch und Honig, sowie Trockenfrüchten und etwas Banane. Im Abgang gefällt mir die Kombi zwischen Holz, Honig und Schwarztee richtig gut!
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Expert review by Zucker und Zeste
"The Cave Guildive is more complex and powerful in comparison. The RA seems somewhat watered down by the 47.1%. The finish is extremely long and beautiful. Reminds me of a Fiji rum. The typical honey note is there, but not quite as present."
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Also on the wishlist of 15 members.
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