Bristol Classic Rums, founded by renowned rum connoisseur John Barrett, is a UK-based independent bottler celebrated for sourcing and ageing exceptional rums from across the globe. With a focus on authenticity, terroir, and cask-driven complexity, Bristol Classic Rums hand-selects rare and characterful spirits from the Caribbean and beyond, maturing them under optimal conditions before bottling without chill filtration or artificial additives. Each release reflects a commitment to traditional rum-making, provenance, and unadulterated expression.

The 2011 Reserve Barbados Rum is a superb example of the island’s traditional style, column and pot still distilled, aged for over a decade in oak casks to achieve remarkable smoothness and complexity. Distilled by the revered Foursquare Distillery, this rum embodies the balance of richness and restraint that has made Barbadian rum a global benchmark.

Pale gold colour leads to a soft nose with fruit and well-integrated wood, column and pot stills give the classic touch of tar, which follows on the palate to a lingering finish. Very drinkable, enjoy over ice or with a splash of water.