Eight to fifteen years in tropical Barbados, then up to ten more years in southwest France – Planteray XO is a journey across the Atlantic before it lands in the glass.
Expert Description
Planteray XO 20th Anniversary is a Barbadian Extra Old Rum from the West Indies Rum Distillery, bottled at 40%.
The rum is a blend of predominantly column-distilled rums with a touch of pot still rum, all aged between 8 and 15 years. After initial maturation in bourbon casks in Barbados' tropical climate, the rum is moved to ex-Ferrand casks of French oak in southwest France, where it continues maturing continentally for up to 10 years. This double maturation process – tropical followed by continental – is a hallmark of the Planteray range, formerly known as Plantation.
Tasting Notes
Nose
A stunning floral and fruity opening that gives way to vanilla, cocoa and milk chocolate, with a touch of spicy oak, guava, dried coconut and banana.
Palate
Sophisticated with chocolate, vanilla, ripe banana, roasted coconut and a hint of fresh mango, while the attack is spiced and creamy with sweet vanilla and caramel.
Finish
Remarkably long, where sweetness and cask character linger together for a long time.
Specifications
Name: Planteray XO 20th Anniversary
Distillery: West Indies Rum Distillery
Region/Country: Barbados
Type: Rum
Age: 8-15 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon casks and ex-Ferrand French oak casks
EAN no.: 3460410528025
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat or in an Old Fashioned
Distillery: Planteray
Flavour Profile
Fruity · Creamy · Floral · Spicy · Rounded
Did You Know?
The Planteray brand was previously known as Plantation, but changed its name to distance itself from the historical connotations the word "plantation" carries in the English-speaking world.
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