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Plantation XO 20th Anniversary rum

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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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1812 Plantation XO 20th Anniversary Ratings

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Paul B 🇺🇸 | 472 ratings
Posted 6 years ago

Thanks to all of my fellow reviewers at Rum Ratings for leading me to this one!

I would compare this incredible rum to some very good progressive rock whereby one hears a little something different with each listening. The flavors change on this fine rum with almost every sip. There is no alcohol burn. It reminds me of a fine cognac, which is to be expected since it underwent final aging in Cognac France. This rum is truly a work of art. Sipping it neat is fantastic. Adding an ice cube brings out even more of the flavors. At $42 per bottle where I live and being readily available, it will be easy to find more when this bottle finally runs out.

After opening it up and testing that first pour, the next thing one should do is take a knife and cut off that stupid straw net surrounding the bottle. I know that it is a major feature of fine Plantation rums, but it really uglifies this gorgeous bottle. And for anyone who attempts to use this as a mixer, call out the pirates to chop their hands off. Aargh!!!

Update: after sitting in the bottle for two months with only a few sips removed, it has lost much of it's original flavor. This is not supposed to happen, so I dock it one point.

Update Dec 14, 2018: I finally bought my second bottle after 11 months, specifically to test it side by side against my first and last bottle of Ron Zacapa XO. Both are very fine rums with complex flavors, but this rum is dominated by fruit flavors from the cognac barrel aging and the Zacapa XO is dominated by the multiple agings in wood barrels. I honestly could not tell which rum cost the most, and this rum is slightly less than half the price of the Zacapa XO. It was also good to see that the price is still $42 almost a year later. It is now my responsibility to consume this new bottle in less than two months now that I know it's shortcomings due to added sugar and oxidation.

Update June 19, 2022: After a very long time, I finally bought another bottle of this rum and only because it came with two exclusive glasses in a gift box at the same price. Well, those glasses are basically cordial glasses on long stems. How appropriate and so fitting!!!! As for the rum, it now has a more peppery taste akin to tequila. Plantation continues to give rums from Barbados a bad name. And after much consideration, I am left with no choice except to lower my initial rating from an 8 to a 5 on this liqueur that pretends to be a rum.

rumttom 🇺🇸 | 2 ratings
Posted 2 months ago

One of the most attractive packaging around one of the worst runs I’ve ever had. Not good for drinking or mixing. Ended up throwing out the bottle nearly full.

0dd0dds 🇷🇴 | 15 ratings
Posted 2 months ago

I had great expectations from this one but it turned out its like a tea. Too light for my taste

Dylansrum231 🇺🇸 | 2 ratings
Posted 3 months ago

This rum has it all! It’s a little sweet, a little woody, a little fruity. Plantation has never made a bad rum in my opinion and this is no exception

dsvoboda120 🇨🇿 | 2 ratings
Posted 3 months ago

It's smooth and sweet and it's so tasty. Packed with load of vanilla. Very good price/performance ratio.

LeSneuque 🇳🇱 | 6 ratings
Posted 3 months ago

Very nice smooth rum. Hints of vanilla. Very tasteful and with a lot of body.

GreyHoustom (PREMIUM) 🇺🇸 | 38 ratings
Posted 3 months ago

Bought this a couple of years ago when I started buying a bit more expensive rums (little did I know). A bit of banana on the nose but not much else. Sweetness overwhelms the caramel and other flavors and the finish is a bit lackluster. Beautiful packaging though…

zekon 🇨🇿 | 2 ratings
Posted 3 months ago

Great rum with perfect taste. Vanilla, licorice, caramel. Very drinkable and excellent value. I buy often

Administrator 🇸🇰 | 24 ratings
Posted 3 months ago

Great tasty rum in an attractive bottle with wooden/cork cap. I'd say the look is as good as the taste. Exceptional.

sbizzel 🇺🇸 | 4 ratings
Posted 3 months ago

Rich, desserty, crème, vanilla upfront. I used to sell this one and it was my favorite.

miki 🇮🇹 | 17 ratings
Posted 4 months ago

if you like smooth, not so sweet rum, then this is for you. really very smooth and delicate, personally I like more tasty rums but this is defintely good.




Brand Details

Name: XO 20th Anniversary
ABV: 40%
Type: Plantation
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Pure blend (1 distillery)
Distillation: Pot and Column Still
Women Led Rum: No

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