Balthazar 5 Years Old Barbados Rum 40%

Pope Spirits has built its name on rum from Guatemala, Nicaragua and Trinidad & Tobago. With Balthazar, the house turns its attention to Barbados, the island often called the cradle of rum.

Expert Description

Balthazar 5 Year is a Barbados Rum, aged at least 5 years and bottled at 40%.

The rum is bottled by Pope Spirits and brings together craftsmanship from both Barbados and the Dominican Republic in a balanced composition. The minimum 5 years of ageing in oak casks shows clearly in the flavour, where aged oak adds depth and natural notes of vanilla create balance between sweetness and spice. The colour is entirely natural, arising solely from the long maturation process.

The result is a soft, rounded rum, where vanilla meets oak in a long, harmonious finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla, lightly toasted oak and tropical fruit.

Palate

Soft and balanced with spice and sweetness.

Finish

Rounded and long, evoking Caribbean breezes.

Specifications

Name: Balthazar 5 Year
Bottler: Pope Spirits
Region/Country: Barbados
Type: Barbados Rum
Age: 5 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN No.: 5703397003436
Natural Colour: Yes
Serving Suggestion: Neat or in rum cocktails

Flavour Profile

Soft · Rounded · Vanilla-forward · Balanced

Did You Know?

Barbados is regarded by many as the birthplace of rum, with the island's distilling tradition dating back to the 1650s, home to the earliest documented rum records in the Caribbean.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Balthazar 5 Year

What is Balthazar 5 Year?

It is a Barbados Rum, aged at least 5 years and bottled at 40%.

What does it taste like?

It smells of vanilla, lightly toasted oak and tropical fruit, while the palate is soft and balanced with spice and sweetness.

Who is Pope Spirits?

It is the bottler behind Balthazar, a house otherwise known for rum from Guatemala, Nicaragua and Trinidad & Tobago.

Is the colour natural?

Yes, the golden colour arises solely from the long ageing in oak casks.

Does it work in cocktails?

Yes, but it is best enjoyed neat to experience its full complexity.

How should it be enjoyed?

It is best enjoyed neat or in rum cocktails.