Alexander likes to talk about how they age their sugar syrup in barrels to, the way I see it, elevate dosage. A resourceful manager, Alexandre Gabriel decides to sell some of his cognac casks to other producers, notably rum producers. This is one of those rums you’re considerably more likely to encounter as part of a cocktail than on its own, and as a result I don’t think I’d ever tasted it neat before.

Plantation Single Casks — Plantation Rum Plantation Single Casks — Plantation Rum

Alexandre Gabriel now spends several months a year in the Caribbean combing for treasure: the best rum barrels he can find. On the nose, this one displays prominent notes of molasses cookie, with flashes of ginger and glazed pineapple. As with any Paste tasting, what follows is solely an assessment of the liquid in the bottles, rather than further discussion of Plantation’s headlines in the news. Tropické klima jejich domoviny umožňuje rychlejší uvolnění agresivnějších, těkavých výparů u mladých rumů.Over a decade later, we are still very proud of this rum as it continues to receive praises and top awards.

Plantation Stiggins Fancy Pineapple Rum 70cl, 40% ABV Fruit Plantation Stiggins Fancy Pineapple Rum 70cl, 40% ABV Fruit

To bring you our insightful drinks reviews, we use a combination of tasting sets, miniatures, full-sized bottles, plus visits and toursof distilleries, breweries and wine tastings, plus bars and pubs worldwide.There’s no unaged rum in this blend, and the company claims its use of caramel coloring is “solely to adjust—if needed—the color between different batches.

OUR RUMS — Plantation Rum

Kromě čisté láhve a balení v krabici (to dříve) můžete ještě naďabit na dárkové balení se 2 pěknými skleničkami na stopce (1499Kč), nebo někde v aukci i na Old Bottle variantu. Plantation Original Dark showcases toasty oak tannins and burnt Demerara sugar notes with Christmas fruitcake, funky Jamaican fruit, and a spicy crème brûlée aftertaste. The impression I get from more knowledgeable and usually older rum geeks is it’s past its golden days. To už nechávám na vaše posouzení, jestli je cca 999Kč za 0,7 litrové balení v kartonové krabičce dostatečně přiměřené nebo ne. Full disclosure, I’m struggling how best to describe said taste, but think of spiced apple and you won’t be a million miles away from the truth.

Although most rum drinkers simply enjoy this drink with a mixer or in cocktails, the sheer quality of Plantation Rum has given birth to a whole new generation of rum sippers too. Az eredmény egy világszínvonalú, kézi gyártású, prémium rum páratlan kivitelezésű, gyűjteménybe illő üvegben. Plantation je značka, která se na trhu objevuje od roku 1999, takže od ní nějakou extra historii neočekávejte. It is based on a three-year-old Trinidad rum that has been charcoal-filtered to remove the yellow colour and heavier tannins. A superb-looking decanter bottle of XO rum from Barbados, aged in bourbon barrels before being shipped to France for a secondary maturation in Cognac casks from the Ferrand house.

Plantation XO Barbados 20th Anniversary Rum | House of Malt

S. Here, they often imply blends of aged and unaged rum that have been heavily sweetened and artificially colored to confer the look of age and “darkness” that some drinkers expect in a mixed drink such as a dark ‘n stormy. Plantation Barbados 5 Years should be your de-facto rum for aperitifs, digestifs, and even classic cocktails such as the delightfully tropical Mai Tai.Now don't get me wrong, I like a smooth rum but it’s so smooth there’s almost no burn at all until the very finish, where the burn is not worth mentioning… a bit like Bumbu Rum in that way… it’s almost like drinking a non alcoholic rum. Also sign me up for newsletters so I can get special offers, recommendations, and expert advice to my inbox! It unveils a sophisticated palate of chocolate, vanilla, ripe banana, roasted coconut and a hint of fresh mango notes.