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Multiple | Aged | 40% ABV | Pot and Column Still Distilled
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. They are then transported to France for a second 12-18 months aging in small French oak casks.
The first bottle of Plantation XO 20th Anniversary was created for the head of Cognac Ferrand Estate Alexandre Gabriel to honor his 20th year running the company. This special gift has resulted in the bottling we see today.
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5 years ago
Smooth, no excessive burn. Great as a sipper or with ice. Like liquid brown sugar, just beautiful for my pallete and the best I've tasted thus far.
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5 years ago
One if my top 5 sipping rums. Very smooth with notes of molasses and banana. Please...never mix this beauty with ice
This pairs well with a Nica Libre Toro 1990 cigar. Just pour it over some ice and enjoy.
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over 5 years ago
Nose is vanilla and tropic fruits... banana
Buttery Xmas spices on the palate with a lovely roasted finish that lingers. Sugared up the wazoo, but a guaranteed crowd pleaser
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over 5 years ago
The bottle is a precious one, I really like it. But the content inside is even better. A very easy-to-drink rum with just the right amount of sweetness (and I do like sweet rums), vanilla (and more) taste and a long, great finish. Always worth a sip!
Out of all the rums I've tried, this has to be my favorite by far. Very smooth, not too many sweet tastes. Definitely a hint of vanilla on the palate and no harsh alcohol tastes. Definitely top of my "will buy again" list.
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over 5 years ago
Excellent choice for a cold evening by a fire. Wonderfully full nose. On the body, slight sweetness and just a hint of oak. Not overly complex. Pleasant finish. Overall a nice experience.
I would say that this rum is the best, if you find a better , tell me.
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over 5 years ago
This is a rum i really like, tasted this one on my bachelor party what an amazing taste and the look of the plantation bottle amazing
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over 5 years ago
...all time favorites. I know sugar has been added, but hey the destiller plays with open cards and is not trying to hide any information. In addition Plantation is one of my favorite brands and this also because they know what they are doing!
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I feel this is the most talked about and widely recognized rum in the Plantation range. It was named spirit of the years a few weeks ago by the Whisky Exchange and is often back order here in Quebec.
Having taste it a few times, I must say I understand the buzz. In fact it's so popular that Ferrand recently built a new aging cellar just for their star.
It is also very much of it's time, with an impressive decanter presentation, and a marketing wise clever and somewhat misleading "20" on the label.
As most people here know this is not an age statement, but a replica of a special blend that was createed in secret by their Master a few years back to celebrate the 20th year of owner Alexandre Gabriel at the head of Cognac Ferrand. Mr Gabriel was so pleased and impressed that he decided to make it part of the Plantation catalogue.
The Ambassador for Ferrand North America recently confirmed me that the base of the blend is 10 to 12 years old, but most importantly that is it finished an extra 18 months to 5 years in used Cognac casks.
So yes it is delicious and decadant, with some distinctive "patissieres" (baking) flavours, and a very nice gift and easy pick in its ultra premium category.