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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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almost 6 years ago
Velice příjemný - pitelný rum.Všechny chutě byly hezky vyvážené, vůně vanilky a jemné zakončení.
Posted
almost 6 years ago
Very good rum, smooth, with a very distict and pleasant taste (slighty sweet, coconut). Unbelievable value for money. Hence a 10/10
Goede prijs kwaliteit, kost bijna niks! Net een kleine nasmaak afwijking die het geen 10 maakt.
Posted
almost 6 years ago
The nose is overwhelming with caramel and vanilla, the taste is sweet but very well balanced by the alcohol. Smooth as my 4 months baby girl's but (lol). I'm in love with this rum, i would give it a 10, but i think i have to try some others first. Cheers!
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almost 6 years ago
Pretty new to the aged rums but this one is my favorite so far. My taste is preferring the 'sugar bombs' at this point. I suppose the sweetness is what makes it easier to sip for a newbie. Smoother than the El Dorado 12 & 15 to me. Great stuff!
Beautiful bottle, wrapped in twine. Gorgeous amber color, with a subtle and natural vanilla, nutmeg, pepper aroma. I say a natural aroma, because it doesn't impress as overpowering, just subtle and soft. The taste in the mouth, the swallow, and the aftertaste are simply perfection. Divinely balanced flavors in the highest quality aged rum. Want to mix ? NO, this is for sipping only, it's just too good. I doubt I'll ever buy another brand of top shelf rum, customer for life.
Posted
almost 6 years ago
Lovely bottle and presentation. It's a wonderful expression from plantation.
Nose is tropical, desicated coconut, sweet and divine. This rum is so smooth very nice!
Could easily finish this bottle in one sitting.
Posted
almost 6 years ago
Now this is an excellent rum! Very priceworthy, Fantastic rum for the price.
Posted
almost 6 years ago
Sweet vanilla and little caramel nose. Very gentle.
Sweeter start into rich vanilla sugar cane caramel cask rich body. Not very sweet but great richness in taste as sweetness is not taking over the whole body. Very gentle end with nice vanilla scents. Looong end...
Posted
almost 6 years ago
Ambra medium, notes of chocolate and cocconut, Woody ,the taste is complex , a mix of fresh anche dry fruits
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Very good, but quite sweet
9
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out of 10
Those who are against adding sugar to rum post-distillation will be the ones that don't fancy Plantation XO. If you appreciate when a distillery does so with good taste and finesse, then you will more than likely find this to be an exceptional tasting. Have it neat, with a little water or ice, or in an old-fashioned. Lots of tropical fruit notes and a rich, caramelized depth. Baja style taken under French influence for blending and bottling (they traditionally add sugar when they bottle cognac).