Plantation XO 20th Anniversary Ekstra Old Barbados Rum 10 cl 40%

For twenty years Plantation XO has sat on shelves as one of rum's great reference points - this small bottle offers a convenient look at what all the praise is about.

Expert description

Plantation XO 20th Anniversary is an Extra Old Barbados Rum, bottled at 40% in this 10 cl miniature edition.

The bottle marks the 20th anniversary of Plantation XO, one of the brand's most acclaimed releases, composed from rum matured through a solera-inspired ageing system. The rum first matures in the tropics of Barbados before being finished in France - a double-maturation process characteristic of Plantation's style, giving the rum its signature softness.

Behind Plantation is the French house Maison Ferrand, which since the 1990s has specialised in seeking out rum from across the Caribbean and further maturing it in the Cognac region. XO 20th Anniversary pays tribute to the two decades the brand has spent refining this approach.

Tasting notes

Nose

Soft caramel and dried fruit with a hint of spice.

Palate

Round and full, with vanilla, honey and ripe tropical fruit.

Finish

Medium length, soft and lightly spiced.

Specifications

Name: XO 20th Anniversary
Distillery: Plantation
Region/Country: Barbados
Type: Extra Old Rum
Age: 20 year solera
ABV: 40%
Size: 10 CL
Serving suggestion: Neat or on ice

Flavour profile

Soft · Caramel · Tropical fruit · Vanilla

Did you know?

Plantation rums undergo a double maturation process - first ageing in the Caribbean climate, then further maturation in France - a method rare in the rum world and part of the brand's signature.

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Frequently asked questions about Plantation XO 20th Anniversary

What is Plantation XO 20th Anniversary?

It is an Extra Old Barbados Rum marking the 20th anniversary of one of Plantation's most famous releases, here in a 10 cl miniature edition.

Why is it called "20th Anniversary"?

It celebrates two decades since the launch of the original Plantation XO.

What is special about Plantation's maturation method?

The rum first matures in Barbados and is then further aged in France - a double maturation process characteristic of the brand.

What does XO 20th Anniversary taste like?

Soft and round, with caramel, vanilla, honey and ripe tropical fruit.

How is it best served?

Neat or on ice - the miniature format also makes it ideal for tasting.

Who is behind Plantation?

The French house Maison Ferrand, known for combining Caribbean rum tradition with French maturation expertise.