Gubba Rum President Steve Gubb (Interview)
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Multiple | Aged | 40% ABV | Pot and Column Still
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
An excellent sipper, even competes with the likes of an El Dorado 21 in my book. Not overly sweet, and gives a nice hint of caramel on the aftertaste. One of my favorites for sure, and grateful for its easy availability in my area. It's guilt-free sipping!
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5 years ago
C'est un de mes préférés.. Il a tout ce qu'il faut dans son panel d'arômes. En bouche c'est une explosion de saveurs auquel rien ne dépasse où biaise le gout.
Je donne la note de 9, car au final je le trouve sucré. Mais c'est mon chouchou...
Nice sweet summer rum, light and pleasant, but a little bit too sweet as for me. Nice notes of coconut and tropical fruits beautifully combined with gentle oakiness. A good sipping choice.
Tasting notes:
Nose: Light, creamy, coconut notes, vanilla, fruitiness (apricots, lychees), toffee, white chocolate
Palate: Sweet, hint of ginger, vanilla butterscotch, apricots, melon, a bit of oak
Finish: Short, sweet, slightly nutty and oaky, orange zest, coconut water
Posted
5 years ago
One of my favorite rums. Sweet. Caramel and butterscotch coming through. Smooth medium bodied. My one complaint would be it could be more full bodied with longer lasting flavors. Overall plantation rums are fantastic blenders and all great rums for the price.
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5 years ago
Had high hopes for this one but came away slightly disappointed. After a little time in the glass, it opened up nicely and offered a nice flavor profile. Still had just a bit too much rough edge to it to get me seeking it out regularly. Definitely an interesting, flavorful option...just think it could have been more.
Posted
5 years ago
Its a outstanding rum wit a perfect balance beteeen sweetness and tasts
I love this, drink neat or with ice.
Good sipper.
Only misses the final touch to be a 10/10.
Great taste, sweet coconuty taste.
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5 years ago
One of my favorite rums. The only negative aspect: the bottle is so small...
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5 years ago
Beaucoup de douceur de rondeur et de saveur.
Un rhum équilibré qui manque tout de même de force
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5 years ago
Je préfère les millésimes de plantation. Là Plantation fait un rhum passe partout trés marqué sur les fruits et sur le sucre. Dommage
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This has been a favourite of mine since I opened it although it has been demoted to my 2nd spot since Christmas as I was lucky enough to receive Millonairo xo from my better half.
This plantation xo is quite sweet (which I like) and very smooth. A great sipping rum.