Plantation Xo

Long and warm finish. Aside from Stiggins Fancy this is perhaps Plantations most well-known bottling.

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I was excited when I found it at a big liquor warehouse.

Plantation xo. Best in Class Showrum Tasting Competition Italian Rum 2017. A handsomely presented decanter-style bottle of Plantation Extra Old rum from Barbados. This centuries-old double ageing process imparts incredible smoothness and complexity.

BottlePresentation 23 As with all Plantation rums this has the usual distinctive netting wrapped around the bottles this is great from a brandingmarketing point of view. Plantation XO Barbados Bottling Note. Very nutty it blends nutmeg almond and milk chocolate.

The Extra Old was released to mark Alexandre Gabriels 20th anniversary at the helm of Cognac Ferrand. The Plantation range of rums includes vintages blends and bar classics. MAISON FERRAND Château de Bonbonnet 24 Chemin des Près 16130 ARS 33 1 30 83 22 44.

Followed by banana liqueur toffee snickers roasted almonds and milk chocolate. The rums are initially aged in the Caribbean in ex-bourbon casks then transported to the Charente home of Plantations owner Cognac producer Pierre Ferrand and undergoing a second maturation in small French oak casks. Overwhelming tastes of banana liqueur coconut liqueur and hints of Rocky Road ice cream.

But it was a different bottle and different experience. Followed by espresso latte milk chocolate toffee caramel candy and milky way chocolate. Plantation XO 20th Anniversary rum is a combination of pot-stilled and column-stilled Barbadian rums that are initially aged in the Caribbean in ex-bourbon casks for 12-20 years.

It unveils a sophisticated palate of chocolate vanilla ripe banana roasted coconut and a hint of fresh mango notes. Conceived with the input of barmen and barwomen across the world our Bar Classics range is composed of four rums ideal for cocktails from a simple Daiquiri to the most sophisticated Zombies. Over a decade later we are still very proud of this rum as it continues to receive praises and top awards.

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. With a remarkably long finish Plantation XO 20th Anniversary is truly a rum to savor. Plantation XO 20th Anniversary Rum Tasting Notes.

But perhaps comparing this rum to a fine cognac is a little unfair to the rum. Plantation Barbados XO Single Cask Amburana Finish Rum Tasting Notes Nose. THE JOURNEY First aged in bourbon casks in Barbados for many years this rum is then sailed.

To honor Alexandre Gabriels 20th anniversary as Master Blender we created Plantation XO 20th Anniversary using a blend of quintessential extra-old rums from Barbados. They are then transported to France for a second 12-18 months aging in small French oak casks. Explore the essential pillars of Plantation rums.

Born in southern Burgundy Alexandre Gabriel spent his youth working on his familys farm in central France. First aged in bourbon casks in Barbados for many years this rum is then sailed across the ocean in barrels to the southwest of France to be further matured in small Ferrand French oak casksThis centuries-old double. Nurture Heritage Diversity Double-aging.

A pastry-like aroma on the front accompanied by notes of cinnamon coffee vanilla and roasted coconut. For unquestionably this is rum not cognac. Plantation XO 20th Anniversary.

Over a year ago I reviewed Plantation XO from Barbados. Plantation XO 20th Anniversary. A rough and sweet greeting of coconut liqueur toasted coconuts and cappuccino.

Which is probably the camp I will fall into. Spirit of the Year 2015 by Whisky Exchange the UK. Two different bottles - 2 different rums 9out of 10.

The rum is full of oak spice and in some ways it reminds me very much of a fine oaky Cognac. Plantation XO 20th Anniversary review. The delightful mango notes lend evidence to its advanced age a result of long maturation in French oak cask.

Gold Medal World Spirits 2016. The Plantation XO 20th Anniversary Barbados Rum is an excellent way to cap off on evening. Gold Medal RumXP Competition 2015 USA.

Gold Medal Rum Competition - Bahamas Rum Festival 2017. Discover the whole range. QUINTESSENTIAL CARIBBEAN To honor Alexandre Gabriels 20th anniversary as Master Blender we created Plantation XO 20th Anniversary using a blend of quintessential extra-old rums from Barbados.

It is held in great regard amongst some rum lovers and treat with complete scorn by other perhaps more serious rum enthusiasts. Plantation XO Barbados 20th Anniversary. The stunning floralfruity opening aroma is transcendent then releases fragrance of vanilla cocoa and milkchocolate.

I do like that Plantation have included some information about the rums ageing process although there is no info about how the rum was actually. Remove ads get access to premium features and more with. The Extra Old showcases Plantations oldest Bajan rum reserves aged for 12-20 years in bourbon casks.

Aquavitae 2015 Germany Gold. His grandfather a strict disciplinarian taught Alexandre how to graft a tree milk a cow and harvest grapes. Our expertise continues to win awards Read more.

Posted almost 5 years ago by RumRunner from United States with 37 ratings. Get Plantation XO 20th Anniversary Rum for 5699 See buyer reviews and tasting notes. The result is a well balanced rum with a remarkably long finish with a palate of chocolate banana coconut and mango.

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