Six hours by car from Oaxaca City, high in a cloud-covered mountain forest, the sugar cane for Paranubes is grown without pesticides and carried out by burro. This is rum from a place most rum never comes close to.

Expert Description

Paranubes Oaxaca is a Mexican Rum distilled from fresh sugar cane juice and bottled at 54%.

The rum is produced in the Sierra Mazateca mountains of northern Oaxaca by third-generation master distiller Jose Luis Carrera, who grows his own sugar cane without artificial fertiliser or pesticides. The juice is freshly pressed and wild fermented in pine vats before being distilled on a copper column still fired by spent cane fibre. The rum is distilled to proof, nothing added or removed.

The style sits somewhere between the green, grassy character of rhum agricole and the more rustic, funky profile of cachaça, making Paranubes a rum that clearly tastes of its place of origin rather than following a fixed international template.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Raw, fresh cane juice explodes out of the glass alongside mint and ripe apricot.

Palate

Silky and sweet with fresh cane juice, green olive and wild herbs, complemented by freshly baked cornbread and dried figs.

Finish

Fruity with banana and pineapple, where a hint of chili appears when paired with lime.

Specifications

Name: Paranubes Oaxaca
Distillery: Paranubes
Region/Country: Mexico
Type: Rum
ABV: 54%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Distillation Method: Copper column distillation
Serving Suggestion: Neat at room temperature or in a cocktail with lime

Flavour Profile

Rustic · Fruity · Herbal · Powerful · Authentic

Did You Know?

Paranubes was founded by Jose Luis Carrera together with Judah Kuper, one of the men behind the acclaimed mezcal brand Vago, giving the rum the same focus on craft and local origin found in the most ambitious mezcal production.

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The solera system, used by Spanish sherry houses for centuries, is allowed here to shape a Dominican rum through a gradual blend of young and old vintages.

Expert Description

Patridom 12 Year Seleccion Exclusiva is a Dominican Republic Rum-based Spirit Drink, a blend of rum distilled from both pure sugar cane juice and molasses, aged 6 to 12 years via the solera method in French and American oak casks, bottled at 40%.

The solera system, where younger and older rums are gradually blended through multiple levels of ageing in the tropical climate of the Dominican Republic, gives Seleccion Exclusiva its depth and round character. Only 2,000 bottles of this release were produced, making it one of the more sought-after bottles in the Patridom range.

The result is a deep golden rum with a bakery-like sweetness and a long, softly rounded finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Warm pies, fruitcake and pudding, with abundant vanilla and caramel.

Palate

Thick and sweet with brown sugar, vanilla and coconut, supported by milk chocolate and caramel.

Finish

Long with raisins, coffee and a toasted oak edge.

Specifications

Name: Patridom 12 Year Seleccion Exclusiva
Distillery: Alcoholes Finos Dominicanos
Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Rum-based Spirit Drink
Age: 6-12 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: French and American oak
Number of Bottles: 2000
Serving Suggestion: Neat at room temperature or over ice

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Bakery-like · Round · Caramel-forward · Soft

Did You Know?

The solera system used by Patridom for this release originally comes from the Spanish sherry tradition, where rums of different ages are continuously blended through multiple levels of casks to ensure an even, consistent flavour year after year.

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A rum liqueur that begins life as a 5 year old Dominican rum before being joined by coconut, orange, chocolate and lemon - Patridom Elixir de Ron is dessert in liquid form.

Expert Description

Patridom Elixir de Ron is a Spirit Drink - Rum Liqueur from the Dominican Republic, based on a 5 year old rum and bottled at 32%.

The foundation of this rum liqueur is a 5 year old rum from the distillery Patrimonio Dominicano, aged in both American and French oak casks, before being blended with natural flavours of coconut, orange, chocolate and lemon, plus sugarcane. The result is a sweet, aromatic liqueur that retains a clear rum character beneath the added flavours.

The liqueur is made from fresh sugarcane juice matured in the tropical climate of the Dominican Republic, the same foundation the rest of the Patridom range is built on.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Coconut, orange and a light chocolate tone.

Palate

Sweet and aromatic, with citrus, chocolate and an underlying rum character.

Finish

Soft and lingeringly sweet.

Specifications

Name: Patridom Elixir de Ron
Bottler: Patrimonio Dominicano
Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Spirit Drink - Rum Liqueur
Age: 5 years
ABV: 32%
Size: 50 CL
Cask type: American and French oak casks
EAN no.: 5712718007640
Serving suggestion: On the rocks, in coffee or in dessert cocktails

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Coconut · Chocolate · Citrus

Did You Know?

Although it is a liqueur, Patridom Elixir de Ron is built on a genuine 5 year old cask-aged rum as its base, unlike many other rum liqueurs that start from a younger or more neutral spirit.

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Three bottles, one journey through Patridom's range - from the round XO to the more powerful Cask Strength.

Expert Description

Patridom Miniature Tasting Box is a set of three Spirit Drinks with Caribbean Rum from the Dominican Republic, each 5 cl, with strengths from 40 to 42%.

The tasting box brings together three of Patridom's core releases in small format: Patridom XO, a round and full-bodied rum aged up to 12 years on oak casks with notes of vanilla, caramel and dried fruit, plus two further variants from the range that show the breadth of Patridom's style - from the soft, approachable character to more powerful expressions. The set is a great way to explore the brand before committing to a full bottle.

Patridom is made by Patrimonio Dominicano and is built on a tradition of tropical ageing, where the warm climate speeds up maturation markedly compared to cooler warehouses.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Varies between the bottles, but common to them are vanilla, caramel and dried fruit.

Palate

Round and full-bodied in the XO release, more intense and spiced in the others.

Finish

Soft to powerful, depending on the release.

Specifications

Name: Patridom Miniature Tasting Box
Bottler: Patrimonio Dominicano
Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Spirit Drink with Caribbean Rum
ABV: 40-42%
Size: 3 x 5 CL
EAN no.: 5712718005394
Serving suggestion: Neat for tasting

Flavour Profile

Varied · Vanilla · Caramel · Dried Fruit

Did You Know?

The tropical climate in the Dominican Republic makes Patridom's rum mature markedly faster than rum aged in cooler climates - something you can clearly taste across the box's three releases.

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A solera blend balancing young and old rum in the same bottle - Reserva Especial is Patridom's take on approachable character without compromise.

Expert Description

Patridom Reserva Especial is a Spirit Drink - Dark Solera Rum from the Dominican Republic, 4-12 years old, aged on American and French oak casks, bottled at 40%.

The rum is made from aged tropical rum distillates aged 4 to 12 years, blended using the solera method to achieve a soft and rounded flavour profile. The result offers sweet notes of caramel, vanilla, dried fruit and light spice, together giving a harmonious and approachable rum experience. With its elegant balance, it works both for neat enjoyment and as a base in quality cocktails.

Patridom is made by Patrimonio Dominicano and is built on the tradition of tropical ageing, where the warm climate in the Dominican Republic markedly speeds up maturation.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Caramel, vanilla and dried fruit.

Palate

Soft and rounded with light spice.

Finish

Medium length and harmonious.

Specifications

Name: Patridom Reserva Especial
Bottler: Patrimonio Dominicano
Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Spirit Drink - Dark Solera Rum
Age: 4-12 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American Oak & French Oak Barrels
Serving suggestion: Neat or in cocktails

Flavour Profile

Caramel · Vanilla · Soft · Spiced

Did You Know?

The solera method used for Reserva Especial blends rum of different ages in layers - a technique originally from sherry production in Spain, which Patridom has brought to the Dominican Republic.

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Patridom's core bottling XO gets a French twist here with a period in ex-cognac casks - the result is a fruity nuance layered on top of the already complex Dominican rum.

Expert Description

Patridom XO Cognac Cask Finish is a Spirit Drink with Caribbean Rum from the Dominican Republic, aged 12 to 15 years with a finishing period in ex-cognac casks, bottled at 43%.

The base is Patridom's core bottling XO, a premium rum made from fresh cane juice and molasses, fully tropically aged in American and French oak casks in the Dominican Republic. This limited edition then underwent an additional maturation in ex-cognac casks, adding a fruity note to the rum. The edition was bottled in July 2023 and is limited to 2,333 bottles.

The cognac finish gives the rum an extra layer of elegance and fruit depth, setting it apart from Patridom's other finished editions.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dried fruit and a fruity, grape-sweet tone from the cognac casks.

Palate

Round and layered, with caramel, oak and a hint of raisin.

Finish

Soft and elegant.

Specifications

Name: Patridom XO Cognac Cask Finish
Bottler: Patrimonio Dominicano
Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Spirit Drink with Caribbean Rum
Age: 12-15 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Cognac Cask Finish
Bottled: July 2023
Number of bottles: 2333
EAN no.: 5712718007701
Serving suggestion: Neat or in a small tasting glass

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Elegant · Oak · Caramel

Did You Know?

Patridom produces several limited editions of their XO rum with different finishes - this cognac edition is one of the most sought-after because of the elegant fruit character the cognac casks add.

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After 12 to 15 years of tropical ageing, this Dominican rum gets one last stay in casks from Grande Champagne, the heart of France's cognac region.

Expert Description

Patridom XO Cognac Cask Finish is a Dominican Republic Rum-based Spirit Drink, distilled from fresh sugar cane juice and molasses, tropically aged 12 to 15 years in American and French oak casks and finished in cognac casks from Grande Champagne, bottled at 43%.

Patridom, a contraction of the Spanish "patrimonio" and "dominicano", meaning "Dominican heritage", is produced by Alcoholes Finos Dominicanos, who grow their own sugar cane locally in the Dominican Republic. This limited edition was bottled in August 2022 in just 1,373 bottles, and because it's flavoured with natural aromas from the cognac casks, it's sold as a spirit drink rather than rum.

The result is a soft, fruity rum with pronounced cognac notes of pear and ripe apple.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Pear, yellow plum and apple, with cream and vanilla.

Palate

Round and fruity with apple compote, almonds and honey.

Finish

Mild and gentle, with lingering fruit and a light vanilla sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Patridom XO Cognac Cask Finish
Distillery: Alcoholes Finos Dominicanos
Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Rum-based Spirit Drink
Age: 12-15 Years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: American and French oak, finished in cognac casks
Bottled: August 2022
Number of Bottles: 1373
Serving Suggestion: Neat for exploration or over ice

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Soft · Vanilla-forward · Round · Elegant

Did You Know?

Grande Champagne, where the casks for this release come from, is the most prestigious of cognac's six crus and is normally reserved for the finest cognac vintages.

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At the sustainability-certified distillery in San Pedro de Macoris, the sugar cane is grown in-house, becoming this full-bodied, fruity spirit drink from the Dominican Republic.

Expert Description

Patridom XO is a Dominican Republic Rum-based Spirit Drink aged up to 12-15 years in American and French oak casks and bottled at 42%.

The rum is produced by Alcoholes Finos Dominicanos, which harvests its own sugar cane, ensuring that the entire production comes from the Dominican Republic. The name Patridom combines the Spanish words "patrimonio" and "dominicano", meaning Dominican heritage. The distillery is noted for its sustainability, producing almost no waste and being 100% energy self-sufficient.

The result is a full-bodied, balanced spirit drink where a spicy nose meets juicy, ripe fruit notes.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Spicy with a hint of beeswax and ripe, juicy fruits in the background.

Palate

Full-bodied and balanced with fruitiness, vanilla and coconut.

Finish

Smooth and warm with lingering vanilla and fruit notes.

Specifications

Name: Patridom XO
Distillery: Alcoholes Finos Dominicanos
Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Rum-based Spirit Drink
ABV: 42%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: American and French oak
EAN No.: 5712718005240
Serving Suggestion: Neat at room temperature or in a rum cocktail

Flavour Profile

Full-bodied · Fruity · Spiced · Sweet · Balanced

Did You Know?

Alcoholes Finos Dominicanos is considered one of the world's most sustainable distilleries, being 100% energy self-sufficient and producing almost no waste in the process.

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Where the cognac edition seeks elegance, this sister goes the opposite way: casks from a peated Islay whisky lend Dominican rum a layer of Scottish smoke.

Expert Description

Patridom XO Islay Cask Finish is a Dominican Republic Rum-based Spirit Drink, distilled from fresh sugar cane juice and molasses on column stills, tropically aged 12 to 15 years and finished in casks from peated Islay whisky, bottled at 44% with no chill filtration.

This edition of the Patridom XO range takes the house's classic solera-inspired blend and lets it rest in casks that previously held peated whisky from Islay in Scotland. The extra process lends the rum a pronounced smoky character unusual in the Dominican rum tradition, and the result is a complex crossover between two spirits traditions. The bottle was filled in August 2022 in 1,886 copies.

The result is a sweet, lightly smoky rum, where coffee and soapy tones meet a gentle spiciness.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Soapy and floral at first, with smoke and coffee developing after a while.

Palate

Lightly smoky, sweet and fruity with a delicate spiciness.

Finish

Medium length with lingering smoke and a hint of spice.

Specifications

Name: Patridom XO Islay Cask Finish
Distillery: Alcoholes Finos Dominicanos
Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Rum-based Spirit Drink
Age: 12-15 Years
ABV: 44%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Cask Type: Finished in peated Islay whisky casks
Bottled: August 2022
Number of Bottles: 1886
Serving Suggestion: Neat for exploration or over ice

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Sweet · Complex · Spiced · Unusual

Did You Know?

The combination of Dominican rum and peated Islay whisky casks is rare, since most rum cask finishes use sherry, port or bourbon casks, making Patridom XO Islay Cask Finish one of the more unusual experiments in the category.

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Where the Cognac edition draws its French finish from the Cognac region, this edition heads to another part of France - to Limoux and the wine casks used for the local sparkling wine.

Expert Description

Patridom XO Limoux Cask Finish is a Spirit Drink with Caribbean Rum from the Dominican Republic, aged 12 to 15 years with a finishing period in ex-Limoux casks, bottled at 43%.

The base is the same as the Cognac edition: Patridom's core bottling XO, a premium rum made from fresh cane juice and molasses, fully tropically aged in American and French oak casks. This limited edition then received an additional maturation in ex-Limoux casks from the south of France, adding a different, more wine-driven fruit note to the rum. The edition was bottled in July 2023 and is limited to 1,949 bottles.

The Limoux finish gives the rum a touch of white wine acidity and freshness, clearly setting it apart from the other Patridom editions.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh, lightly wine-toned fruit and dried apricot.

Palate

Round, with caramel, oak and a tangy, fresh edge from the wine casks.

Finish

Soft and fresh.

Specifications

Name: Patridom XO Limoux Cask Finish
Bottler: Patrimonio Dominicano
Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Spirit Drink with Caribbean Rum
Age: 12-15 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Limoux Cask Finish
Bottled: July 2023
Number of bottles: 1949
EAN no.: 5712718007688
Serving suggestion: Neat or in a small tasting glass

Flavour Profile

Wine-Toned · Fresh · Oak · Caramel

Did You Know?

Limoux in the south of France is known as home to one of France's oldest sparkling wines - a history that gives the Limoux casks a quite distinct character when used to finish rum.

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A full bottle of Patridom XO in pocket size - this miniature gives you the chance to taste the award-winning Dominican rum without committing to a full bottle.

Expert Description

Patridom XO is a Spirit Drink with Caribbean Rum from the Dominican Republic, aged 6 to 12 years in American and French oak casks and bottled at 42% in this 5 cl miniature.

Patridom, previously known as Esclavo, is made by the distillery Patrimonio Dominicano under the guidance of Cuban maestros roneros with solera experience. The rum matures in the tropical climate of the Dominican Republic on a combination of American and French oak casks, giving it a round, layered character. Behind the brand stands 1423 World Class Spirits, a Danish spirits house.

This 5 cl edition captures the full XO expression in a small bottle, ideal for trying the rum or bringing along on a trip.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dried fruit, toasted spice and a light vanilla tone from the French oak.

Palate

Round and layered with caramel, dark chocolate and a touch of oak from the long cask ageing.

Finish

Soft and spiced with lingering dried fruit.

Specifications

Name: Patridom XO
Bottler: Patrimonio Dominicano
Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Spirit Drink with Caribbean Rum
Age: 6-12 years
ABV: 42%
Size: 5 CL
Cask type: American and French oak casks
Serving suggestion: Enjoyed neat or with a single ice cube for tasting

Flavour Profile

Dried Fruit · Spiced · Oak · Caramel

Did You Know?

Patridom used to be called Esclavo, and the name Patridom is formed from the Spanish words "patrimonio" and "dominicano" - Dominican heritage.

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Three Caribbean "stars" meet in one glass – Barbados, Jamaica and Trinidad each contribute their character to this versatile, clear rum.

Expert Description

Planteray 3 Stars is a Blended Rum from Barbados, Jamaica and Trinidad, carbon filtered and bottled at 41.7%.

The blend is named after the three "stars" of Caribbean rum production: Barbados and Jamaica contribute unaged rum, while Trinidad contributes a 3-year-old rum, and a 12-year-old Jamaican rum adds depth to the blend. All colour from the ageing process is removed through carbon filtration before bottling, giving the rum its clear, almost water-white appearance. Each island contributes its distinct character to the blend – from the lighter, refined Trinidadian style to the funkier, full-bodied Jamaican rum.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Introduces the three "stars" with ripe banana, tropical fruit, brown sugar and subtle coffee notes.

Palate

Continues with more fruit, vanilla, orange zest and a touch of hogo with a light viscosity, complemented by faint molasses.

Finish

Dry finish with a hint of pot still funk.

Specifications

Name: Planteray 3 Stars
Region/Country: Barbados / Jamaica / Trinidad
Type: White Rum
ABV: 41.7%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 3460410529053
Serving suggestion: Enjoy in cocktails such as Daiquiri or Mojito

Distillery: Planteray

Flavour Profile

Fresh · Fruity · Versatile · Light · Spicy

Did You Know?

Although Planteray 3 Stars appears clear and unaged, the blend actually contains a 12-year-old Jamaican rum whose colour has been removed through carbon filtration – a technique that preserves flavour depth while removing the golden hue.

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Five years in cask give this Barbadian rum a creamy, approachable character that has made it one of Plantation/Planteray's best-selling classics.

Expert Description

Plantation Barbados 5 Year is a Barbadian Rum matured for 5 years and bottled at 40%.

The rum matures in bourbon casks in Barbados' tropical climate before undergoing a short period in southwest France for a final polish, in line with Plantation/Planteray's signature double maturation. The result is an exceedingly smooth and approachable rum with a full, creamy character that has made it one of the brand's most popular releases.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Cinnamon sugar syrup, vanilla, pralines and baked fig in honey, complemented by creamy caramel, banana and a tropical fruit mix with a touch of rum ester.

Palate

Exceedingly smooth with plenty of creamy vanilla, hints of toasted marshmallow and vanilla wafers, winding into a long finish tinged with espresso and allspice, while the lightly sweet entry of butterscotch and caramel gives way to sharp orange peel and light baking spices.

Finish

Round and medium-bodied with liquorice-tinged molasses and lingering sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Plantation Barbados 5 Year
Region/Country: Barbados
Type: Rum
Age: 5 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon casks with French finish
EAN no.: 3460410527868
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat or in an Old Fashioned

Distillery: Planteray

Flavour Profile

Creamy · Vanilla-forward · Fruity · Gentle · Rounded

Did You Know?

Plantation Barbados 5 Year has historically been sold under the name Grande Reserve in certain markets, illustrating how the brand has experimented with different names for largely the same base recipe over time.

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Natural coconut infused into dark Barbadian rum gives this expression from Plantation/Planteray's Cut & Dry series a dessert-like character that balances between rum and treat.

Expert Description

Plantation Cut & Dry Artisanal Infusion Coconut is a Coconut-infused Rum from Barbados, bottled at 40%.

The rum is based on a dark Barbadian rum, which is then infused with natural coconut through an artisanal process developed by Plantation/Planteray for the Cut & Dry series. The method preserves a fresh, pronounced coconut character while still allowing the rum's depth and spiced cask character to come through.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Natural coconut with light sweetness, delicate rum tones and a hint of tropical fruit, complemented by milk chocolate and a touch of nutmeg.

Palate

Soft and round with intense coconut, fine sweetness, mild cask tones and a warm rum structure, where candied coconut, chocolate, almond paste and light caramel create an almost dessert-like experience.

Finish

Long-lasting, creamy and aromatic with natural coconut freshness, cocoa butter and soft almond tones.

Specifications

Name: Plantation Cut & Dry Artisanal Infusion Coconut
Region/Country: Barbados
Type: Rum-based Spirit Drink
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 3460410538611
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat, on the rocks or in a Piña Colada

Distillery: Planteray

Flavour Profile

Coconut · Creamy · Sweet · Full-bodied · Tropical

Did You Know?

The Cut & Dry series is Plantation/Planteray's term for their artisanal infusion technique, where natural raw materials such as coconut are added to a finished rum base to create flavour profiles that couldn't be achieved through ordinary cask maturation alone.

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Two Central American rum traditions meet in this blend, where Guatemala's sweet, dry style is united with Belize's fuller character, with no sugar added.

Expert Description

Plantation Gran Añejo Guatemala Belize is a Central American Rum from Guatemala and Belize, bottled at 42%.

The rum is a blend of distillates from Guatemala and Belize, where the Guatemalan component contributes its classic sweet, high-strength style, while the Belize component adds fullness and depth. The rum is matured with no added sugar and comes across as dry and well-balanced, with a complex cask character where sherry oloroso notes play alongside classic vanilla and oak tones.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla, pear and green apple complemented by coconut and floral tones, plus hints of baking dough, bourbon, orange peel, sherry oloroso and brown sugar.

Palate

Full and soft with honey, spices, orange, oak, almonds and dark chocolate, plus a hint of tobacco, dry with no added sugar.

Finish

Vanilla, almond and marzipan in balance with cocoa and woody vanilla, where sherry notes and roasted spices finish with tobacco, liquorice and oak.

Specifications

Name: Plantation Gran Añejo Guatemala Belize
Region/Country: Guatemala/Belize
Type: Rum
ABV: 42%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sherry oloroso casks
EAN no.: 3460410529909
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat or on the rocks

Distillery: Plantation Rum

Flavour Profile

Dry · Sherry-matured · Spicy · Full-bodied · Nutty

Did You Know?

Central American rums from Guatemala are counted among the driest and most whisky-like in the world, because sugar is traditionally not added after distillation, unlike many Caribbean styles.

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Grande Reserve is the name that originally put Plantation on the map – a blend of Barbadian rums that still represents the brand's classic approach to double maturation.

Expert Description

Plantation Grande Reserve Barbados is a Barbadian Rum blend bottled at 40%.

The rum combines different rums from Barbados, which first mature in bourbon casks in the Caribbean climate and then spend a year in old French oak casks in southwest France. This double maturation creates a first wave of candied tropical fruit that leads into voluptuous bourbon vanilla notes, whose richness is perfectly balanced by fresh fruit and delicate tannins from the second wave of maturation.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Complex and well-balanced notes of ripe tropical fruit and vanilla, evolving into delicate hints of white peach and coconut, with a mellow brown sugar aroma.

Palate

Exceedingly smooth with plenty of creamy vanilla, hints of toasted marshmallow and vanilla wafers, winding into a long finish tinged with espresso and allspice, while the light sweetness of butterscotch and caramel is followed by sharp orange peel and light baking spices.

Finish

Round and full-bodied with liquorice-tinged molasses in a long, pleasant conclusion.

Specifications

Name: Plantation Grande Reserve Barbados
Region/Country: Barbados
Type: Rum
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon casks and French oak
EAN no.: 3460410521729
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat or in a Rum Old Fashioned

Distillery: Planteray

Flavour Profile

Creamy · Vanilla-forward · Fruity · Rounded · Classic

Did You Know?

The name Grande Reserve dates back to Plantation's early history and is one of the brand's most classic expressions, still found in certain markets alongside the newer designation "Barbados 5 Year".

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Six miniature bottles gathered in one box offer a shortcut through the entire Plantation/Planteray stylistic universe, from light and fresh to dark and spiced.

Expert Description

Plantation Miniature Gift Set Experience is a Rum Tasting Set consisting of six 10 cl bottles from Barbados, Jamaica, Guatemala and Belize, bottled between 40 and 43.5%.

The set contains Plantation 3 Stars White, Plantation Original Dark, Plantation Grande Reserve, Plantation Gran Añejo Guatemala Belize, Plantation Xaymaca and Planteray XO 20th Anniversary. Together, the six miniature bottles give a broad insight into Plantation/Planteray's different styles, from bright and crisp to dark and spiced, plus a distinctly Jamaican, ester-driven profile and a richer, more polished aged expression. The bottles are packed in a cigar-box-inspired case with tasting notes and cigar pairing suggestions on the lid.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Varies from bottle to bottle, but overall spans from fresh sugar cane and citrus to dark molasses, caramel and spiced oak.

Palate

From light and crisp with tropical fruit to full-bodied and sweet with vanilla, caramel and spices, depending on the individual miniature.

Finish

Short and fresh in the light expressions, longer and warmer in the dark and aged miniatures.

Specifications

Name: Plantation Miniature Gift Set Experience
Region/Country: Barbados/Jamaica/Guatemala/Belize
Type: Rum Tasting Set
ABV: 40-43.5%
Size: 6x10 CL
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat to compare styles

Distillery: Plantation Rum

Flavour Profile

Varied · Fruity · Spicy · Full-bodied · Fresh

Did You Know?

The Experience set's box is designed with inspiration from a cigar box, and the lid features suggestions for which cigars best pair with each of the six rum miniatures.

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Named after the Victorian wine merchant W.A. Stiggins, known for his love of pineapple-infused rum, this expression recreates a near-forgotten flavour tradition from the Caribbean.

Expert Description

Plantation Pineapple Original Dark is a Rum-based Spirit Drink from Trinidad & Tobago, bottled at 40%.

The rum is based on Plantation's Original Dark Rum, to which both a pineapple distillate and a pineapple fruit infusion are added and blended, creating a rich and delicious pineapple bouquet. The concept is inspired by the Victorian tradition of infusing rum with tropical fruit, a practice widespread among the British colonial powers in the Caribbean.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Smoky tones meet aromas of tropical fruit, pineapple and citrus peel, complemented by a hint of clove.

Palate

Structured and pleasant with ripe banana, pineapple and spices layered into a lightly smoky finish.

Finish

Smoky and fruity with lingering pineapple sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Plantation Pineapple Original Dark
Region/Country: Trinidad & Tobago
Type: Rum-based Spirit Drink
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Serving suggestion: Enjoy in tropical cocktails such as Piña Colada

Distillery: Planteray

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Smoky · Spicy · Sweet · Tropical

Did You Know?

The name "Stiggins' Fancy" refers to W.A. Stiggins, a Victorian wine merchant whose particular fondness for pineapple-infused rum inspired this entire product line from Plantation/Planteray.

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A ready-mixed cocktail built on an 18th-century clarification technique, where milk is used to make the drink silky smooth rather than cloudy. Created by Copenhagen bartender Kester Thomas.

Expert Description

Plantation Xaymaca Milk Punch by Kester Thomas is a Rum-based Spirit Drink made with Plantation Xaymaca Rum, bottled at 21%.

The cocktail was created by Kester Thomas CPH, a Copenhagen bar, and is mixed and bottled at Radius Distillery. The base is Plantation Xaymaca Rum from Jamaica, combined with Pineau des Charentes, milky oolong tea, coconut and organic sugar, plus coconut milk and verjus. The drink is made using the historic 18th-century "milk punch" technique, where milk is added and then filtered out, binding acid and tannins from the ingredients and leaving an unusually smooth, clear drink.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Ripe tropical fruits combined with a creamy tea aroma and a hint of toffee.

Palate

Silky smooth texture with ripe tropical fruits, toffee, coconut and creamy tea gliding easily across the palate.

Finish

A sour grape finish rounds off the drink and gives a fresh counterpoint to the sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Plantation Xaymaca Milk Punch by Kester Thomas
Region/Country: Denmark/Jamaica
Type: Rum-based Spirit Drink
ABV: 21%
Size: 50 CL
Serving suggestion: Serve over ice with freshly grated tonka bean

Distillery: Planteray

Flavour Profile

Coconut · Tropical · Creamy · Tart · Rounded

Did You Know?

Milk punch is one of the oldest cocktail techniques in the world, dating back to the 18th century, when British recipe books described how milk could be used to "clarify" a drink rather than simply colour it.

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Two of Jamaica's most historic distilleries meet in this rum, which then travels to France to finish its maturation in cognac casks.

Expert Description

Plantation Xaymaca Special Dry is a Jamaican Rum matured in two stages, bottled at 43%.

The rum is a blend of two 100% pot still distillates from Jamaica's Long Pond and Clarendon distilleries. After the initial maturation in bourbon casks in Jamaica, the rum travels to southwestern France, where it is finished in casks from the renowned cognac house Ferrand. This two-stage maturation gives the rum its characteristic "hogo", the funky, intense ester profile that Jamaican pot still rum is known for, while the cognac casks add a softer, more rounded dimension.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Powerful and pungent with stewed banana, sour kiwi and dark cherry, complex and slightly smoky, along with a fullness of fruity, herbal and sour notes, pastry-like vanilla, cooked banana, bitter orange peel and ripe pineapple.

Palate

A rich, fatty palate opening with green apple and sharp kiwi, then a deep funky character releasing ripe banana, a dry, floral and fruitier profile of rosewater, soursop, pear, white grapes, apricot and sugar-apple, complemented by coconut milk, balsam, allspice, bread and nuts.

Finish

Medium-long with lingering ginger heat and peppery pot still spice, dried tropical fruit and a faint echo of toasted oak.

Specifications

Name: Plantation Xaymaca Special Dry
Region/Country: Jamaica
Type: Rum
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon casks in Jamaica, then Ferrand cognac casks in France
Distillation method: Pot still
EAN no.: 3460410530981
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat or in tiki cocktails

Distillery: Plantation Rum

Flavour Profile

Funky · Fruity · Spicy · Full-bodied · Complex

Did You Know?

The term "hogo", used for the characteristic funky aroma of Jamaican pot still rum, stems from the French phrase "haut goût" and describes the intense ester development that occurs during long fermentation.

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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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Pedro Ximénez sherry's sweet, nutty character meets the classic Planteray XO blend in this expression, marking the brand's 20th anniversary.

Expert Description

Planteray XO 20th Anniversary PXXO Sherry Finish is a Barbadian Extra Old Rum with a final finish in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, bottled at 40%.

The rum is built on the classic Planteray XO blend from the West Indies Rum Distillery, which after its usual double maturation in bourbon and French oak casks receives an additional finish in casks that previously held Pedro Ximénez sherry. The sweet, nutty PX character adds an extra dimension of dried fruit and depth to the already complex XO blend, marking the brand's 20th anniversary.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sweet and spicy scent of coconut and vanilla, followed by honey-like notes, English Christmas cake, tobacco and banana, complemented by floral and spicy notes as well as caramel and toffee.

Palate

Big, full and sweet on the tongue with notes of coconut, chocolate, prunes and coffee, where caramel and a hint of spice follow along.

Finish

The PX finish gives nutty notes with dried raisins followed by a soft, inviting conclusion.

Specifications

Name: Planteray XO 20th Anniversary PXXO Sherry Finish
Distillery: West Indies Rum Distillery
Region/Country: Barbados
Type: Rum
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon and French oak casks with Pedro Ximénez sherry finish
EAN no.: 3460410538710
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat in a snifter glass

Distillery: Planteray

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Nutty · Fruity · Full-bodied · Rounded

Did You Know?

The PXXO release was launched to mark Planteray's 20th anniversary and is one of the first Planteray rums to deliberately combine the brand's signature blend with a Spanish PX sherry finish.

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A rum created to celebrate 20 years of craft from the master blender himself, packed in a gift set ready to be poured as soon as the wrapping comes off.

Expert Description

Planteray XO 20th Anniversary Gift Set with 2 Glasses is a Barbadian Extra Old Rum delivered together with two rum glasses, bottled at 40%.

The rum is the same classic Planteray XO blend that was launched to mark master blender Alexandre Gabriel's 20th anniversary in the trade, and which has since won over 55 medals at international competitions. In this set, the bottle comes with two dedicated rum glasses, making it a ready-packed gift that goes straight from box to table. The rum is first double-matured in bourbon casks under Caribbean warmth, before travelling to France and being finished in French oak casks from Ferrand.

Tasting Notes

Nose

An inviting amber hue accompanied by coconut, vanilla and caramel, with threads of dark chocolate and ripe tropical fruit.

Palate

Supple and layered with lingering sweetness from coconut and caramel, where the French oak maturation gives a polished, round structure.

Finish

Long and satisfying, equally at home sipped neat or served in a classic cocktail.

Specifications

Name: Planteray XO 20th Anniversary Gift Set with 2 Glasses
Distillery: West Indies Rum Distillery
Region/Country: Barbados
Type: Rum
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL + 2 glasses
Cask type: Bourbon casks, then French Ferrand oak casks
EAN no.: 3460410540713
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat or in a classic Old Fashioned

Distillery: Planteray

Flavour Profile

Coconut · Sweet · Full-bodied · Polished · Rounded

Did You Know?

The rum is named after master blender Alexandre Gabriel's 20 years in the industry, and since its launch it has amassed over 55 medals at major international spirits competitions.

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From the Fiji Islands in the Pacific to southwest France – Planteray Isle of Fiji has sailed a long way, earning 98 points and the Best Aged Rum award at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2020 along the journey.

Expert Description

Planteray Isle of Fiji is a Fijian Rum matured in two stages and bottled at 40%.

The rum first matures in Fiji's tropical climate in bourbon casks, before being shipped to southwest France for a second maturation period in French casks. This double maturation, a hallmark of the Planteray range, gives the rum its characteristic balance of tropical fruitiness and European cask complexity. In 2020, the rum was awarded 98 points and the Best Aged Rum title at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Intense with molasses, pear and varnish, developing into apple, banana and gooseberry, complemented by nutmeg, vanilla and a hint of smoke.

Palate

Rich and round with vanilla fudge, honey, ginger and fruity notes of prune and coconut.

Finish

Very long with dried banana, bourbon and allspice.

Specifications

Name: Planteray Isle of Fiji
Region/Country: Fiji
Type: Rum
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon casks and French casks
EAN no.: 3460410531650
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat or in tropical cocktails

Distillery: Planteray

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Spicy · Rounded · Sweet · Complex

Did You Know?

Isle of Fiji won 98 points and the Best Aged Rum title at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge in 2020, making it one of the most acclaimed releases in the Planteray range.

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The story goes that the original exclamation sounded a bit different from the official name – seven bartenders in a room, one winning blend, and a burst of enthusiasm that has since become a cult name.

Expert Description

Planteray OFTD Overproof Dark is an Overproof Rum blend from Guyana, Jamaica and Barbados, bottled at 69%.

OFTD officially stands for "Old Fashioned Traditional Dark", but was created in a room filled with seven bartenders tasked with jointly creating the perfect overproof rum for classic cocktails. The blend combines the dark, woody smokiness of Demerara rum from Guyana with funky Jamaican rum and the rich, full-bodied style of Barbados – a trio that delivers an intense and versatile rum, primarily designed for bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Intense and precise notes of coffee, orange, plum, jam and truffle.

Palate

Bursts with caramel cream, chocolate and vanilla, followed by cinnamon, raisins, nutmeg, oak and molasses with a hint of smoke.

Finish

Long and lingering with dark chocolate, clove and caramel.

Specifications

Name: Planteray OFTD Overproof Dark
Region/Country: Guyana / Jamaica / Barbados
Type: Rum
ABV: 69%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 3460410538512
Serving suggestion: Recommended for Tiki cocktails and Rum Punch

Distillery: Planteray

Flavour Profile

Intense · Smoky · Spicy · Full-bodied · Dark

Did You Know?

The letters OFTD have an official explanation – "Old Fashioned Traditional Dark" – but among the seven bartenders who created the recipe, rumour has it that the original exclamation at the winning tasting was something rather different and more spontaneous.

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The intense, full-bodied style of Jamaica and Barbados meet in this blend, which then sails to France for a final polish.

Expert Description

Planteray Original Dark is a Rum blend from Jamaica and Barbados, bottled at 40%.

The rum combines the rich, intense style of Jamaica and Barbados, whose notes of plum, banana and vanilla are enhanced through careful blending and further maturation in France. The result is a deep, structured profile spiced with cinnamon and clove, where a lightly smoky quality adds texture to the rum. Original Dark is one of Planteray's most accessible and versatile releases.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Black peppercorn, clove, cinnamon, baked cherry, prune and molasses, revealing forest, leaves, black tea and dry stone over time.

Palate

Fruity entry with white raisins and dried pineapple in a slightly dry style, while the mid-palate turns spicy, sharp and mineral, noticeably drier than the entry, finishing spicy.

Finish

Spicy and slightly dry with lingering notes of clove, black tea and dark fruit.

Specifications

Name: Planteray Original Dark
Region/Country: Jamaica / Barbados
Type: Rum
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 3460410538499
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat or in a Dark 'n' Stormy

Distillery: Planteray

Flavour Profile

Spicy · Full-bodied · Dark · Fruity · Structured

Did You Know?

Original Dark is named for the blend's historic role as the distillery's foundational, versatile rum, used as a building block in several other Planteray releases, including the pineapple-infused Stiggins' Fancy series.

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From Planteray's Prestige Cellar series comes this cask strength release from Grenada, where a single vintage distillate from 2011 has had 14 years to develop its full character.

Expert Description

Planteray Rum Grenada 2011 Prestige Cellar 14 Year PING 17 is a Grenada Rum aged for 14 years and bottled at cask strength 58.3%.

The rum is part of Planteray's Prestige Cellar series, which releases single vintage and single origin rums in limited runs under the PING label. This release was distilled in 2011 in Grenada and matured for 14 years before being bottled at cask strength without chill filtration or added colouring. Grenada is a lesser-known rum nation compared to Barbados and Jamaica, but produces rum with a distinctive, earthy character that sets it apart from Planteray's more accessible blends.

The result is a powerful, complex rum, where dark fruit and spice meet a long, warm finish shaped by the high strength.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark fruit, toasted wood and spiced molasses.

Palate

Powerful and complex with dark chocolate, spice and a light earthy note.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering spice.

Specifications

Name: Planteray Rum Grenada 2011 Prestige Cellar 14 Year PING 17
Bottler: Planteray
Region/Country: Grenada
Type: Grenada Rum
Age: 14 Years
ABV: 58.3%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Distilled: 2011
Serving Suggestion: Neat in a snifter or with a small amount of water

Flavour Profile

Powerful · Dark · Spiced · Complex · Earthy

Investment Potential

Medium. As a single vintage Prestige Cellar release from the less common rum nation of Grenada, bottled at cask strength without additives, the bottle has the rarity that interests collectors of single origin rum.

Did You Know?

Grenada is home to only a handful of distilleries and is far less represented in international rum releases than its neighbouring islands, making single origin releases like this a rare chance to taste the island's character.

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Named after a British navy veteran who later became a historian of Navy rum, Mister Fogg honours a bygone era when navy rum was a fixed part of sailors' daily lives.

Expert Description

Planteray Mister Fogg Navy Rum is a Caribbean Rum blending rum from Barbados, Trinidad, Guyana and Jamaica, bottled at 55.7%.

The rum is the result of a multi-year research project led by Planteray master blender Alexandre Gabriel and rum historian Matt Pietrek, who built the blend on the work of navy veteran Michael Fogg. The blend consists of 43% rum from Barbados, 36% from Trinidad, 17% from Guyana and 4% from Jamaica. The rums are first aged in ex-bourbon casks in their respective countries of origin, after which the blend is shipped to south-west France, where it undergoes double ageing in used oak barrels and extensive oxygenation in large, open wooden vats.

The result is a full-bodied, complex rum, where molasses and dark chocolate meet vanilla, dried fruit and spice in a long, powerful finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Molasses, dark chocolate and spice.

Palate

Full-bodied and powerful with vanilla, dried fruit and a hint of oak.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering molasses.

Specifications

Name: Planteray Mister Fogg Navy Rum
Bottler: Planteray
Region/Country: Barbados, Trinidad, Guyana and Jamaica
Type: Caribbean Rum
ABV: 55.7%
Size: 70 CL
Serving Suggestion: Neat or in a classic Navy cocktail

Flavour Profile

Full-bodied · Dark · Spiced · Powerful · Complex

Investment Potential

Low to Medium. As a multi-country blend built on a research project, the bottle carries a historical narrative that may interest enthusiasts, without being an extremely limited release.

Did You Know?

The rum is named after Michael Fogg, a navy veteran whose years of work documenting the history of Navy rum formed the basis for much of Planteray's research behind the bottle.

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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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