Plantation 3 Stars: A Multi-Island Masterclass
White 41.2% ABV ABV Maison Ferrand
12 February 2026
A blend that actually works
The concept of blending rums from Barbados, Jamaica, and Trinidad sounds like a marketing gimmick, but it genuinely delivers something special. You get Barbadian smoothness, Jamaican funk, and Trinidadian lightness all in one glass. The nose has banana and vanilla, the palate is clean but complex. Superb.
10 January 2026
Bartender's secret weapon
I'm a bartender and this is what I reach for when someone orders a Daiquiri. The multi-island blend gives it layers that single-origin whites just can't match. There's a lovely coconut and vanilla undertone with just a whisper of Jamaican funkiness. Makes everything better.
30 December 2025
Multi-island magic
Love the idea and the execution. Barbados brings the smoothness, Jamaica brings the character, Trinidad brings the balance. You get honey and vanilla on the nose, banana and coconut on the palate. Works brilliantly in a Mai Tai or on its own.
9 December 2025
The thinking person's white rum
Alexandre Gabriel clearly knows what he's doing with these blends. There's a richness here that most white rums lack — the sugarcane sweetness is rounded out by tropical fruit and a gentle ester character from the Jamaican portion. Excellent in a Daiquiri.
11 October 2025
Changed how I think about white rum
I used to think all white rums were interchangeable mixer spirits. Plantation 3 Stars proved me wrong. The tropical fruit, vanilla, and gentle funk from the Jamaican component make this genuinely enjoyable neat. The finish has a lovely coconut creaminess.
9 October 2025
Good complexity for a white
Interesting blend with noticeable Jamaican character peeking through — a slight overripe banana note that adds personality. The Barbadian component keeps it smooth and the Trinidad element adds lightness. A bit pricier than basic whites but you taste the difference.
5 October 2025
The best white rum I've ever had
I've been through dozens of white rums and nothing compares. The three-island blend creates extraordinary complexity — banana, vanilla, coconut, tropical fruit, a hint of funk — all while remaining crisp and clean. It elevates every cocktail and is genuinely delightful neat. This is what white rum should aspire to be.