Rum & Cachaca

• 1996 Plantation Jamaica Rum 22 Year Old Extreme No.3 HJC Cask Strength Rum (700ml)

  JAMAICA

  $365. 00

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  $4380.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 56.2%

  The third release in Plantation's 'Extreme' range is actually two rums: Both come from the Long Pond Distillery in Jamaica. Both were distilled in 1996 and spent 21 years maturing in x bourbon barrels before Ferrand’s traditional finishing in cognac casks in France. Labelled ITP and HJC respectively, they're the result of two slightly different 'recipes'.

  In Jamaica, distilleries classify rum based on the content of 'esters' post distillation (the aromatic chemical compounds created during fermentation. These determine how heavy the rum is). For Long Pond, their ITP is the slightly lighter of the two marques - having said that, both are described as "full-bodied and funky", with the HJC showing all-round better balance, fermented for three weeks with an ester count of 345 g/hl AA.

  In July 2018 there was a large fire at Long Pond Distillery and over 65,000 litres of rum were destroyed. The historic distillery is still standing, but it may be some time before we see more like these. Just over 2000 bottles of each were made for the worldwide market. We have a tiny allocation so collectors will be scrambling for the pair.

  Plantation's Extreme series is a collection of limited-edition rums that are "simply perfect in their natural state". The Master Blender adds, "Sometimes we find a rum barrel in our cellar that stands alone for its uniqueness of taste which can only be described as “extreme”. This cask is then set aside and bottled for its sheer exquisite essence, resulting in a very limited edition of what we call Plantation Extreme."

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• Plantation Peru Single Cask Multi Vintage Rum (700ml)

  PERU

  $160. 00

  Bottle

  $1920.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 49.8%

  Our first ever rum from Peru! Molasses based and distilled in both pot still and column stills at the Destilerías Unidas S.A. de Peru based in the arid Chicama Valley, this multi-vintage blend (2010, 2006, 2004) was first aged in x Willett rye and Slovenian oak casks and then shipped to France for a further two years maturation in the cooler European climate. The label carries a lama stamp, animal symbol of the Incas. Extremely limited allocation.

  Notes from Plantation... Nose : It starts with an intense note of varnish rapidly followed by fruity, vanilla and rye whiskey notes. It then evolves on wood smoke with a balsamic touch. Palate : Rich quite woody, it reminds the nose with fruity notes of cooked pear, lemon, banana and kiwi and dryer notes of ginger, pepper, almond and nutmeg. Finish : Long and rather dry with milk chocolate, walnut and banana. 49.8% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews… 2008 Ultimate Spirits Competition Finalist

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• Plantation Rum Selection Box Gift Pack (6 x 100ml)

  Caribbean,

  $109. 99

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  $1319.88 Dozen

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  What a beautifully conceived gift pack! This will appeal to cigar smokers as much as rum lovers. Designed to look like a cigar box, the inside detail of the lid makes a recommendation for an accompanying smoke to enjoy while you sip away at some of the Caribbean's finest!

  The pack contains six 100ml sized bottles including: Plantation 3 Stars, Original Dark, Barbados Grande Reserve, Guatemala and Belize Gran Anejo, Xaymaca Special Dry Jamaica and the 20th Anniversary XO.

  More about Plantation Rums... The Caribbean is undeniably the epicenter of world Rum production, a fact celebrated by seven artisanal vintage rums and three blends marketed under the ‘Plantation’ label, a new venture from highly commended ‘Cognac Ferrand’, makers of 'Pierre Ferrand Cognac', 'Citadelle Gin' and several other high quality spirits.
  
  The Pierre Ferrand company has had relationships with a number of the Caribbean’s top rum producers for many years via the supply of x-Cognac casks. These are prized by certain distillers for the maturation of their best rums and generally reserved to ‘give style’ to blended rums. Presented with the opportunity to taste the fruits of his trade, Ferrand’s owner/director, Alexandre Gabriel, visited the Caribbean and was blown away. The experience ignited a love affair with Rum and he immediately commenced negotiations to secure his own stocks, launching the Plantation range around 2005.
  
  The driving concept behind this collection is essentially one of ‘terroir’ - each aims to express ‘the characteristics and flavour of its place of origin’. One might argue that if there are definite regional differences that contribute to rum styles in the Caribbean, these are largely obscured by the fact that, unlike many other spirits, regulations for the production of rum are minimal. Instead, all sorts of creative departures are permitted making Ferrand’s claim a difficult marketing line to maintain. We recently tasted the Plantation collection for ourselves. While there is indeed a remarkable diversity to be found, there’s also a common house style. Most of the Plantation Rums possess in varying degrees, a remarkable mid palate opulence and buttery texture, balanced by a tannic dryness - a combination that results in flavour profiles one would usually associate with fine wines or brandies. Ignoring the marketing speels, one cannot ignore the fact that these rums demonstrate that carefully selected estate or single-island rums can offer a range of aromas and flavours that compete with the depth and complexity of great Cognac or Whisky.
  
  No doubt one of the key influences is Ferrand’s unique finishing process. When their maturation period in the Caribbean is deemed complete, the rums are transported at natural strength to Chateau du Bonbonnet, the historic Ferrand estate in France and then ‘finished’ for several more months in small French x-Ferrand Cognac barrels. This process was used extensively in the 18th and 19th centuries.  Gabriel explains, 'Ninety-nine percent of rums are aged in barrels that once held bourbon. We found that adding an aging process in a French oak cask that once held Cognac adds extra complexity to the rum. This is a practice that was done more commonly in the past but has almost disappeared now. We thought who better than Ferrand, with our knowhow and exceptional casks, to resurrect this ancient technique. It is a very difficult thing to get right, but when done well, it's paradise.' He adds, 'In the Caribbean, Plantation Rums are rare treasures. At Ferrand they become jewels.'
  
  

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• 2017 Plantation Haiti XO Single Cask Rum (700ml)

  HAITI

  $199. 00

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  $2388.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40.2%

  Single cask rums are not new, however Pierre Ferrand take the concept one step further by finishing rums in some very unusual casks. Unlike Scotch whisky or Cognac, for example, the rum category is largely unregulated, so almost anything's possible. This is one of ten rums from Plantation's 2017 collection, initially matured in Bourbon casks for 5 years followed by a finishing year in Ferrand's Dry Curacao casks. All the rums in the annual collection are limited editions (this one was specially bottled for the Australian importer, 'Neat Spirits' and is labelled as such). 40.2% Alc./Vol.

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• 2005 Plantation Guyana Rum (700ml)

  GUYANA

  $120. 00

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  $1440.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 45%

  The Pierre Ferrand company has had relationships with a number of the Caribbean’s top rum producers for many years via the supply of x-Cognac casks. These are prized by certain distillers for the maturation of their best rums and generally reserved to ‘give style’ to blended rums. Presented with the opportunity to taste the fruits of his trade, Ferrand’s owner/director, Alexandre Gabriel, visited the Caribbean and was blown away. The experience ignited a love affair with Rum and he immediately commenced negotiations to secure his own stocks, launching the Plantation range around 2005.

  A key influences in Ferrand’s range of rums continues to be the unique finishing process. When their maturation period in the Caribbean is deemed complete, the rums are transported at natural strength to Chateau du Bonbonnet, the historic Ferrand estate in France and then ‘finished’ for several more months in small French x-Ferrand Cognac barrels. This process was used extensively in the 18th and 19th centuries.

  From the famous Demerara region beside the Atlantic Ocean, Plantation's Guyana offering is the result of extra-long fermentation followed by pot-still distillation and maturation in x-bourbon casks. No tasting notes available.

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• 2019 Plantation Barbados 7 Year Old Single Cask Rum (700ml)

  BARBADOS

  $120. 00

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  $1440.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 48.2%

  This molasses based rum produced from a pot and twin column stills at the West Indies Rum Distillery was initially matured in Bourbon barrels in the tropics followed by twelve months aging in Partizan brewing casks.

  Part of Plantation's Single Cask series, like the rest of the range, these limited editions are matured in a two-stage process, beginning in the tropics and then at the Château de Bonbonnet in France. The point of difference is that the Single Casks are finished in complementary beer, wine or spirits casks, individually raised by Alexandre Gabriel (named World's Best Master Blender in 2012). Aimed at drinkers and collectors alike, only a few barrels are bottled annually with each bottle numbered.

  Notes from Plantation... Nose : Fruity notes of cooked apple, raspberry, plum and peach dominate, then followed by acacia blossom honey, walnut and earthy and spicy notes of ginger. Palate : Very zingy and citrusy with a touch of pink pepper, followed by harmonious notes of lemongrass, coriander, spruce. 48.2% Alc./Vol.

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  Plantation Belize Single Cask Pineau des Charentes Cask Finish XO Rum (700ml)

  BELIZE

  $140. 00

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  $1680.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 41%

  Rum is the national drink of Belize (the northernmost mainland country of Central America). This unusual release has been finished in barrels that previously contained Pineau des Charentes, a local aperitif produced in Cognac, made from cognac and grape juice. Specially selected for the Australian and New Zealand markets, only 150 bottles produced.

  Tasting note: Polished brass. Presents deep and powerful scents of raw sugar, buttered cinnamon toast and dilute maple syrup. Quite distinctive with delicious chico lolly, dried coconut and milk chocolate flavours featured. Finish highlights creme caramel, coffee nib and hints of banana confectionary. Nicely balanced. 41% Alc./Vol.

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• 1996 Plantation Jamaica Rum 22 Year Old Extreme No.3 ITP Cask Strength Rum (700ml)

  JAMAICA

  $365. 00

  Bottle

  $4380.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 54.8%

  The third release in Plantation's 'Extreme' range is actually two rums: Both come from the Long Pond Distillery in Jamaica. Both were distilled in 1996 and spent 21 years maturing in x bourbon barrels before Ferrand’s traditional finishing in cognac casks in France. Labelled ITP and HJC respectively, they're the result of two slightly different 'recipes'.

  In Jamaica, distilleries classify rum based on the content of 'esters' post distillation (the aromatic chemical compounds created during fermentation. These determine how heavy the rum is). For Long Pond, their ITP is the slightly lighter of the two marques - having said that, both are described as "full-bodied and funky", with the ITP being the fruitier of the two, fermented for three weeks with an ester count of 386 g/hl AA.

  In July 2018 there was a large fire at Long Pond Distillery and over 65,000 litres of rum were destroyed. The historic distillery is still standing, but it may be some time before we see more like these. Just over 2000 bottles of each were made for the worldwide market. We have a tiny allocation so collectors will be scrambling for the pair.

  Plantation's Extreme series is a collection of limited-edition rums that are "simply perfect in their natural state". The Master Blender adds, "Sometimes we find a rum barrel in our cellar that stands alone for its uniqueness of taste which can only be described as “extreme”. This cask is then set aside and bottled for its sheer exquisite essence, resulting in a very limited edition of what we call Plantation Extreme."

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  Plantation Overproof 73% Original Dark Rum (700ml)

  TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

  $110. 00

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  $1320.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 73%

  Tasting note: Brassy gold. Packed and expressive with scents of cornflake honey crackles, golden syrup and thick vanilla amid the vapoury spirit. Second pass dries the bouquet offering hints of banana fritter, marmalade and damar varnish. Rich and creamy entry; more biitersweet as the alcoholic attack strikes mid palate. Super intense cocoa, vanilla, then bitter toffee and banana cake enter as the tongue nipping spices retreat. Surprisingly controlled for all the spirit here. Long and delicious. A massive statement in Rum. 73% Alc./Vol.

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• Plantation Gran Anejo Guatemala & Belize Rum (700ml)

  Caribbean,

  $84. 99

  Bottle

  $1019.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 42%

  A new addition for 2015, Plantation's Gran Añejo is a blend of rums from Guatemala and Belize. Like the other rums in the Plantation portfolio, this is matured initially in Central America in x-Bourbon casks, then finished in ex-Cognac casks in France. 42% Alc./Vol.

  No tasting notes available.

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  Plantation O.F.T.D. Overproof Rum (1000ml)

  Caribbean,

  $140. 00

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  $1680.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 69%

  A blend of rums from Barbados, Guyana and Jamaica in the overproof dark style, replacing Plantation’s 'Original Dark Overproof' which was a Trinidad exclusive. "O.F.T.D." stands for "Old Fashioned Traditional Dark". In its conception, Alexandre Gabriel, Master Blender for Plantation Rum, brought together six rum luminaries - Jeff "Beachbum" Berry from Latitude 29, Martin Cate from Smuggler's Cove, Paul McFadyen from Trailer Happiness, Paul McGee from Lost Lake, Scotty Schuder from Dirty Dick, and Dave Wondrich, cocktail historian extraordinaire. After many tasting and blending sessions they formulated a rum ideally suited for use in top-shelf Tiki and tropical cocktails.

  Distinguished by its deep topaz colour and super aromatics, this powerhouse is clearly made for boozy tropical libations and bar circuits. Banana fritter, dried mango, dates and molasses are up front with air contact adding pipe tobacco, balsa wood and dark chocolate. The intensely caney / grassy entry cranks up with flavours of raw sugar, liquorice strap, fruit mince pie and all-spice, capping off a surprisingly well balanced overproof expression with profound depth and staying power. Mix with abandon, but OFTD stands up as a drink in its own right. 69% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Some of the world’s best rums are being made by a man who cut his teeth on Cognac, Alexandre Gabriel, owner of Maison Ferrand. Not long after reviving that brandy house, Gabriel turned his attention to rum, creating Plantation and endowing it with a Cognac distiller’s sense of balance, elegance and variety. OFTD (Old-Fashioned Traditional Dark), created with input from rum specialists including cocktail historian David Wondrich and tiki expert Martin Cate, is a blockbuster. Earlier Plantation dark rums had relied exclusively on Trinidadian stocks, but OFTD instead blends Jamaican rum’s oily funk with Guyana’s focused intensity and Barbados’s lithe grace—all in a powerhouse package at 138 proof. This is a mixing rum that will stand up to even the stoutest of punches. - wineandspiritsmagazine.com

  Summing up, the Plantation Old Fashioned Traditional Dark is a deserved yet unusual — perhaps even controversial — entry to the Key Rums series. It is a multi-country blend, not something that showcases a certain country.  Yes, it was deliberately created to do only one thing, and therefore its value as an all-round consumer drink is somewhat circumscribed; yes it’s really strong, and sure…in that segment it stays and plays.  Yet as I have suggested here, it has qualities over and above all that.  It supercedes the modest aims of its creators, to the point where it actually can stand by itself. It remains, nearly a decade after its introduction, one of the most reviewed, commented on and widespread rums around and if its shine is less now than it was when first introduced and now that it has stiffer competition, there is no reason to doubt either its many uses or availability.  It remains, for all its parent company’s woes, an incredibly popular and in-use bar staple and drinking adjunct to this day. It demonstrates, if nothing else, how well the Caribbean distillates work with each other in a way that is not often seen. And that’s no mean accomplishment for any rum – especially one made by this outfit – to claim. One can only ask why more of the company’s rums don’t adhere to its philosophy. - thelonecaner.com

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• 2002 Plantation Barbados Rum (700ml)

  BARBADOS

  $99. 99

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  $1199.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 43.2%

  The first evidence of distillation on Barbados dates back to 1651. Plantation offer a contemporary expression from the island, sourcing rums from West Indies Rum Distillery. This vintage dated edition was distilled from molasses in 2002. It's a blend of pot still and column still spirits initially aged for 12 years in xBourbon casks, followed by a further 3 years in France in 350 litre x Cognac casks. Expect aromas and flavours of vanilla oak, citrus, nutmeg, evolving passion fruit, milk chocolate and tobacco notes. tropical, elegant, smooth and fruity. Very limited stocks.

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• 2009 Plantation Fiji Rum (700ml)

  FIJI

  $145. 00

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  $1740.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 44.8%

  This Fiji edition was distilled at the South Pacific distillery, a.k.a., the Fiji Rum Co, established in 1980 and located in Lautoka in the stunning Nadi region. Distilled in 2009 from both pot and column stills, it was aged for 7 years in Fiji and 2 years in Ferrand's x-cognac casks in France. This is your chance to try one of the Pacific’s best kept secrets! Expect an intense, rich and round rum with notes of buttery vanilla, caramel, cocoa and ginger ale as well as quince, hazelnuts and coconut. 44.8% Alc./Vol. Very limited stocks.

  Other reviews... Spirits Business Gold 2018

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  Plantation Gran Anejo Guatemala Rum (700ml)

  GUATEMALA

  $79. 99

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  $959.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 42%

  Produced from sugar cane syrup (rather than molasses) on a short column still, after initial maturation in Guatemala, this rum was transferred to France for four months ageing in x-Cognac casks at Cognac Ferrand.

  Retasted 2017: A fruity style with lots of tropical notes from pineapple to caramelised banana and hints of grassy freshness. Showing outstanding integration, length and balance, this glides across the tongue finishing with dried fruits and confectionary in a prolonged aftertaste. Value buy.

  First tasted 2014: Deep bright gold. Intrigues with heavy and dense aromas including melted butter, cut grass and crushed ant, developing additional notes of rock lollies, dried coconut and cocoa after exposure. Silky, creamy entry follows through to a sweet yet fresh mid palate featuring marzipan, raisins and golden syrup. Finish is clean, dry, vibrant with warming spices, vanilla, caramel, cut grass and cocoa lingering. Superb. 42% Alc./Vol. 95 points

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• 1999 Plantation Guyana 18 Year Old Extreme No.2 Cask Strength Rum (700ml) - Uitvlugt Distillery

  GUYANA

  $299. 00

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  $3588.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 59.7%

  Plantation's Extreme series is a collection of limited-edition rums that are "simply perfect in their natural state". The Master Blender adds, "Sometimes we find a rum barrel in our cellar that stands alone for its uniqueness of taste which can only be described as “extreme”. This cask is then set aside and bottled for its sheer exquisite essence, resulting in a very limited edition of what we call Plantation Extreme."

  Distilled in March 1999 and bottled in September 2017 with a total outturn of 1000 bottles, this rum was created at Guyana's now-dismantled Uitvlugt distillery in March 1999 and then aged in bourbon casks for 15 years, before three further years of maturation in Cognac casks.

  While Uitvlugt continues to operate as a sugar refinery and producer of molasses, the equipment used for rum production reportedly ceased operation in 2000. Not surprisingly, the rums have become quite collectible. 59.7% Alc./Vol. Very limited allocation.

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• Plantation Panama 27 Year Old Single Cask Rum (700ml)

  PANAMA

  $165. 00

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  $1980.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 51.1%

  This exceptionally old Panamanian rum was produced at the Alcoholes del Istmo Distillery using four column stills. Initially matured for 25 years in x Bourbon casks in the tropics, it was followed by ageing for 1.5 years in Ferrand casks in Europe, followed by a six month finishing in x-Teeling Irish whiskey barrels.

  Part of Plantation's Single Cask series, like the rest of the range, these limited editions are matured in a two-stage process, beginning in the tropics and then at the Château de Bonbonnet in France. The point of difference is that the Single Casks are finished in complementary beer, wine or spirits casks, individually raised by Alexandre Gabriel (named World's Best Master Blender in 2012). Aimed at drinkers and collectors alike, only a few barrels are bottled annually with each bottle numbered.

  Notes from Plantation... Nose : At first fruity notes of orange, blackberry and apple with spicy and malty notes. It then evolves on grass and chocolate. Palate : Full, similar to the nose, but on a spicier profile of cloves followed by cinnamon with apricot, vanilla and lemon. 51.1% Alc./Vol.

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  Plantation Xaymaca Special Dry Jamaican Rum (700ml)

  JAMAICA

  Reduced from $99.99

  $79. 99

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  $959.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 43%

  Pronounced 'zay-muck-uh', this unusual Plantation revives the 19th century Jamaican-style of 100% pot still rums in an expression that reveals some traditional "Rum Funk". These are sometimes described as aromas and flavours of black banana and flambéed pineapple, locally called "Hogo," an Anglicization of the French term "Haut Goût" (high taste). The rum stems from Plantation's latest investment in the Caribbean's 'Long Pond' and 'Clarendon' distilleries. Maison Ferrand now owns a third of each after purchasing the West Indies Rum Distillery in 2017. These acquisitions have made Alexandre Gabriel's dream of blending a 100% pot still Jamaican rum a reality. He adds, "With Xaymaca Special Dry, I wanted to dive into the iconic culture that is unique to Jamaican rum. I wanted to work with these complex flavors of overripe exotic fruits with an almost "animal intensity". We can still find certain white rums with this famous "rum funk". I think, however, that this great terroir expresses itself perfectly in an aged rum. That is why we are launching Xaymaca Special Dry, which is a tribute to this ancestral culture of rum".

  Other reviews... Lively and complex, this carries aromas of honey, cedar, Mandarin orange, cooked pineapple and brown sugar. The plush, slightly viscous palate echoes those flavors, layering on bright flickers of cedar and lemon peel, plus a hint of funk reminiscent of agricole rhum. It finishes with a warming clove tingle on the tip of the tongue. Made with 100% pot still Jamaican rum, aged first in Jamaica and then in ex-Cognac casks at the Ferrand estate. 97 points - wineenthusiast.com

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  Planteray (formerly Plantation) O.F.T.D. Overproof Rum (700ml)

  Caribbean,

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  $99. 99

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  $1199.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 69%

  Mix with abandon, but OFTD stands up as a drink in its own right.

  A blend of rums from Barbados, Guyana and Jamaica in the overproof dark style, replacing Plantation’s 'Original Dark Overproof' which was a Trinidad exclusive. "O.F.T.D." stands for "Old Fashioned Traditional Dark". In its conception, Alexandre Gabriel, Master Blender for Plantation Rum, brought together six rum luminaries - Jeff "Beachbum" Berry from Latitude 29, Martin Cate from Smuggler's Cove, Paul McFadyen from Trailer Happiness, Paul McGee from Lost Lake, Scotty Schuder from Dirty Dick, and Dave Wondrich, cocktail historian extraordinaire. After many tasting and blending sessions they formulated a rum ideally suited for use in top-shelf Tiki and tropical cocktails.

  Distinguished by its deep topaz colour and super aromatics, this powerhouse is clearly made for boozy tropical libations and bar circuits. Banana fritter, dried mango, dates and molasses are up front with air contact adding pipe tobacco, balsa wood and dark chocolate. The intensely caney / grassy entry cranks up with flavours of raw sugar, liquorice strap, fruit mince pie and all-spice, capping off a surprisingly well balanced overproof expression with profound depth and staying power. Mix with abandon, but OFTD stands up as a drink in its own right. 69% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... The color is a nice toffee-coffee brown, which seems like it should be nice and easygoing, not an overproof bruiser. The nose quickly proves you wrong, offering a mix of Madeira, burnt sugar, black coffee, coal fire, and a mix of Caribbean spices… cloves, anise, and salty licorice. Very hot with alcohol (as it should be), this heat spills over into the palate, which offers a heavily charred barrel influence to dry out the rich molasses underpinning it. The secondary character includes some lingering orange peel, more of those heavy cloves, ginger, some petrol. It’s slightly nutty at times, and even a little floral if you can push past some rather intense and tarry licorice notes. If nothing else, at least the heavy amount of alcohol makes for a finish that gently burns away anything lingering on the palate, leaving behind some light but not unpleasant notes of tar and coffee grounds. It is tough to make a great overproof rum, but our friends at Plantation have done quite a good job of it. Let us honor their hard work of delving through hundreds of samples and historic reference points by taking a hearty pull from the OFTD flagon, no? - drinkhacker.com

  ...Some of the world’s best rums are being made by a man who cut his teeth on Cognac, Alexandre Gabriel, owner of Maison Ferrand. Not long after reviving that brandy house, Gabriel turned his attention to rum, creating Plantation and endowing it with a Cognac distiller’s sense of balance, elegance and variety. OFTD (Old-Fashioned Traditional Dark), created with input from rum specialists including cocktail historian David Wondrich and tiki expert Martin Cate, is a blockbuster. Earlier Plantation dark rums had relied exclusively on Trinidadian stocks, but OFTD instead blends Jamaican rum’s oily funk with Guyana’s focused intensity and Barbados’s lithe grace—all in a powerhouse package at 138 proof. This is a mixing rum that will stand up to even the stoutest of punches. - wineandspiritsmagazine.com

  Summing up, the Plantation Old Fashioned Traditional Dark is a deserved yet unusual — perhaps even controversial — entry to the Key Rums series. It is a multi-country blend, not something that showcases a certain country.  Yes, it was deliberately created to do only one thing, and therefore its value as an all-round consumer drink is somewhat circumscribed; yes it’s really strong, and sure…in that segment it stays and plays.  Yet as I have suggested here, it has qualities over and above all that.  It supercedes the modest aims of its creators, to the point where it actually can stand by itself. It remains, nearly a decade after its introduction, one of the most reviewed, commented on and widespread rums around and if its shine is less now than it was when first introduced and now that it has stiffer competition, there is no reason to doubt either its many uses or availability.  It remains, for all its parent company’s woes, an incredibly popular and in-use bar staple and drinking adjunct to this day. It demonstrates, if nothing else, how well the Caribbean distillates work with each other in a way that is not often seen. And that’s no mean accomplishment for any rum – especially one made by this outfit – to claim. One can only ask why more of the company’s rums don’t adhere to its philosophy. - thelonecaner.com

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  2003 Plantation Rum Trinidad Rum (700ml)

  Trinidad,

  $99. 99

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  $1199.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 42%

  The 2003 Edition was matured for 8 years in x Bourbon casks followed by another 4 years in x Cognac casks.

  Tasting note: Brassy gold. Superb aromas of raisin slice, muscat-wine, dates, orange spice cake and raw sugar. A silky, light to medium bodied rum with semi-sweet and elegant flavours of nougat, caramelised pineapple, plantain and golden syrup. Rounds out with Cognac-like finesse. Classy. 42% Alc./Vol.

  [2000 Vintage Tasted]  Trinidad produces rum via column stills which result in a lighter, more elegant spirit. Aged for ten years, this rum exhibits a deep straw with a pale straw hue. The nose initially offers subtle notes of clove and anise over a delicious buttered shortbread base with some cocoa, menthol and spice notes emerging. Medium to full bodied, the palate unfolds rich creme caramel counterpointed by slightly drier flavours of shortbread, then spearmint. Spicy, tingly and slightly oily mouthfeel. Excellent length. Finishes long with a honeycomb and cocoa aftertaste and subtle spearmint fade. For lovers of Scotch finger biscuits! 42% Alc./Vol.

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• 2003 Plantation Rum St. Lucia Rum (700ml)

  SAINT LUCIA

  $104. 99

  Bottle

  $1259.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 43%

  The Caribbean is undeniably the epicenter of world Rum production, a fact celebrated by seven artisanal vintage rums and three blends marketed under the ‘Plantation’ label, a new venture from highly commended ‘Cognac Ferrand’, makers of 'Pierre Ferrand Cognac', 'Citadelle Gin' and several other high quality spirits.

  The Pierre Ferrand company has had relationships with a number of the Caribbean’s top rum producers for many years via the supply of x-Cognac casks. These are prized by certain distillers for the maturation of their best rums and generally reserved to ‘give style’ to blended rums. Presented with the opportunity to taste the fruits of his trade, Ferrand’s owner/director, Alexandre Gabriel, visited the Caribbean and was blown away. The experience ignited a love affair with Rum and he immediately commenced negotiations to secure his own stocks, launching the Plantation range around 2005.

  The driving concept behind this collection is essentially one of ‘terroir’ - each aims to express ‘the characteristics and flavour of its place of origin’. One might argue that if there are definite regional differences that contribute to rum styles in the Caribbean, these are largely obscured by the fact that, unlike many other spirits, regulations for the production of rum are minimal. Instead, all sorts of creative departures are permitted making Ferrand’s claim a difficult marketing line to maintain. We recently tasted the Plantation collection for ourselves. While there is indeed a remarkable diversity to be found, there’s also a common house style. Most of the Plantation Rums possess in varying degrees, a remarkable mid palate opulence and buttery texture, balanced by a tannic dryness - a combination that results in flavour profiles one would usually associate with fine wines or brandies. Ignoring the marketing speels, one cannot ignore the fact that these rums demonstrate that carefully selected estate or single-island rums can offer a range of aromas and flavours that compete with the depth and complexity of great Cognac or Whisky.

  No doubt one of the key influences is Ferrand’s unique finishing process. When their maturation period in the Caribbean is deemed complete, the rums are transported at natural strength to Chateau du Bonbonnet, the historic Ferrand estate in France and then ‘finished’ for several more months in small French x-Ferrand Cognac barrels. This process was used extensively in the 18th and 19th centuries. Gabriel explains, 'Ninety-nine percent of rums are aged in barrels that once held bourbon. We found that adding an aging process in a French oak cask that once held Cognac adds extra complexity to the rum. This is a practice that was done more commonly in the past but has almost disappeared now. We thought who better than Ferrand, with our knowhow and exceptional casks, to resurrect this ancient technique. It is a very difficult thing to get right, but when done well, it's paradise.' He adds, 'In the Caribbean, Plantation Rums are rare treasures. At Ferrand they become jewels.'

  This much anticipated Rum collection has finally arrived in Australia, yours to explore island by island and country by country. Where specified, vintages denote the year of distillation. Stocks are limited. Given the very reasonable price/quality ratio, several vintages are sure to sell out fast. Be quick!

  Tasting note: [2001 vintage tasted] Deep burnished brass / copper colour. Perfumed aromatics include mild scents of pine wood, polished leather and a distinct dried banana note. Powerful, off dry palate flavours continue with dried banana and molasses re emerging amongst mildly herbaceous notes - cut grass? Very gentle spirit warmth. Quite like a young Cognac in structure. Exceptionally long aftertaste of dried banana, liquorice strap, molasses and spice. 94 points. 45% Alc./Vol.

  
  
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  2000 Plantation Jamaica 8 Year Old Rum (700ml)

  JAMAICA

  $89. 99

  Bottle

  $1079.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 42%

  Cognac meets the Caribbean.
  

  
  The Caribbean is undeniably the epicenter of world Rum production, a fact celebrated by seven artisanal vintage rums and three blends marketed under the ‘Plantation’ label, a new venture from highly commended ‘Cognac Ferrand’, makers of 'Pierre Ferrand Cognac', 'Citadelle Gin' and several other high quality spirits.
  
  The Pierre Ferrand company has had relationships with a number of the Caribbean’s top rum producers for many years via the supply of x-Cognac casks. These are prized by certain distillers for the maturation of their best rums and generally reserved to ‘give style’ to blended rums. Presented with the opportunity to taste the fruits of his trade, Ferrand’s owner/director, Alexandre Gabriel, visited the Caribbean and was blown away. The experience ignited a love affair with Rum and he immediately commenced negotiations to secure his own stocks, launching the Plantation range around 2005.
  
  The driving concept behind this collection is essentially one of ‘terroir’ - each aims to express ‘the characteristics and flavour of its place of origin’. One might argue that if there are definite regional differences that contribute to rum styles in the Caribbean, these are largely obscured by the fact that, unlike many other spirits, regulations for the production of rum are minimal. Instead, all sorts of creative departures are permitted making Ferrand’s claim a difficult marketing line to maintain. We recently tasted the Plantation collection for ourselves. While there is indeed a remarkable diversity to be found, there’s also a common house style. Most of the Plantation Rums possess in varying degrees, a remarkable mid palate opulence and buttery texture, balanced by a tannic dryness - a combination that results in flavour profiles one would usually associate with fine wines or brandies. Ignoring the marketing speels, one cannot ignore the fact that these rums demonstrate that carefully selected estate or single-island rums can offer a range of aromas and flavours that compete with the depth and complexity of great Cognac or Whisky.
  
  No doubt one of the key influences is Ferrand’s unique finishing process. When their maturation period in the Caribbean is deemed complete, the rums are transported at natural strength to Chateau du Bonbonnet, the historic Ferrand estate in France and then ‘finished’ for several more months in small French x-Ferrand Cognac barrels. This process was used extensively in the 18th and 19th centuries.  Gabriel explains, 'Ninety-nine percent of rums are aged in barrels that once held bourbon. We found that adding an aging process in a French oak cask that once held Cognac adds extra complexity to the rum. This is a practice that was done more commonly in the past but has almost disappeared now. We thought who better than Ferrand, with our knowhow and exceptional casks, to resurrect this ancient technique. It is a very difficult thing to get right, but when done well, it's paradise.' He adds, 'In the Caribbean, Plantation Rums are rare treasures. At Ferrand they become jewels.'
  
  This much anticipated Rum collection has finally arrived in Australia, yours to explore island by island and country by country. Where specified, vintages denote the year of distillation. Stocks are limited. Given the very reasonable price/quality ratio, several vintages are sure to sell out fast. Be quick!
  
  Tasting note: Jamaica is well known for its rich, aromatic rums, most of which are produced in pot stills and used extensively for blending. This 8 year old, 100% pot distilled rum exudes both power and sophistication. Gold in colour with a pale straw hue it boasts one of the most powerful noses of the Plantation collection, offering a penetrating amalgam of fried banana, brown sugar, heavy cream, sweet spice and new leather. The concentrated palate flavours mirror the nose with an off dry power wave of dried banana, manuka honey and pine wood accompanied by clean, drying tannin imparting a sense of freshness. Good length. Persistent, warming, delicate aftertaste of dried fruit and pine wood. A stunning rum. 42% Alc./Vol.

  
  
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• 2004 Plantation Panama 11 Year Old Rum (700ml)

  PANAMA

  $99. 99

  Bottle

  $1199.88 Dozen

  Sold Out

  ABV: 42%

  Cognac meets the Caribbean.

  
  The Caribbean is undeniably the epicenter of world Rum production, a fact celebrated by seven artisanal vintage rums and three blends marketed under the ‘Plantation’ label, a new venture from highly commended ‘Cognac Ferrand’, makers of 'Pierre Ferrand Cognac', 'Citadelle Gin' and several other high quality spirits.
  
  The Pierre Ferrand company has had relationships with a number of the Caribbean’s top rum producers for many years via the supply of x-Cognac casks. These are prized by certain distillers for the maturation of their best rums and generally reserved to ‘give style’ to blended rums. Presented with the opportunity to taste the fruits of his trade, Ferrand’s owner/director, Alexandre Gabriel, visited the Caribbean and was blown away. The experience ignited a love affair with Rum and he immediately commenced negotiations to secure his own stocks, launching the Plantation range around 2005.
  
  The driving concept behind this collection is essentially one of ‘terroir’ - each aims to express ‘the characteristics and flavour of its place of origin’. One might argue that if there are definite regional differences that contribute to rum styles in the Caribbean, these are largely obscured by the fact that, unlike many other spirits, regulations for the production of rum are minimal. Instead, all sorts of creative departures are permitted making Ferrand’s claim a difficult marketing line to maintain. We recently tasted the Plantation collection for ourselves. While there is indeed a remarkable diversity to be found, there’s also a common house style. Most of the Plantation Rums possess in varying degrees, a remarkable mid palate opulence and buttery texture, balanced by a tannic dryness - a combination that results in flavour profiles one would usually associate with fine wines or brandies. Ignoring the marketing speels, one cannot ignore the fact that these rums demonstrate that carefully selected estate or single-island rums can offer a range of aromas and flavours that compete with the depth and complexity of great Cognac or Whisky.
  
  No doubt one of the key influences is Ferrand’s unique finishing process. When their maturation period in the Caribbean is deemed complete, the rums are transported at natural strength to Chateau du Bonbonnet, the historic Ferrand estate in France and then ‘finished’ for several more months in small French x-Ferrand Cognac barrels. This process was used extensively in the 18th and 19th centuries.  Gabriel explains, 'Ninety-nine percent of rums are aged in barrels that once held bourbon. We found that adding an aging process in a French oak cask that once held Cognac adds extra complexity to the rum. This is a practice that was done more commonly in the past but has almost disappeared now. We thought who better than Ferrand, with our knowhow and exceptional casks, to resurrect this ancient technique. It is a very difficult thing to get right, but when done well, it's paradise.' He adds, 'In the Caribbean, Plantation Rums are rare treasures. At Ferrand they become jewels.' 

  Matured nine years in ex-Bourbon casks, with an additional two years in barrels previously containing Cognac from Pierre Ferrand. 

  Tasting note: (2002 vintage tasted) A 100% column distilled rum matured for 9 years, initially in x-Bourbon casks. Straw gold with a pale straw hue. Almost perfumed aromas of confectionary, very ripe banana, pineapple, vanilla, clove and spearmint. The palate is plush with rich, sweet flavours - over-ripe banana, orange cake and spice notes are counterpointed by a hint of cigar box and cedar. Outstanding length. Soft, creamy mouthfeel and notable here and in several of the Plantation rums is a cedary oak aftertaste which balances the palate beautifully, and provides a sense of elegance. A lingering dried banana fade clinches this bottling as a rum lover's banana smoothy. Superb. 42% Alc./Vol. 95 Points

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• • 95

  2002 Plantation Rum Panama 10 Year Old Rum (700ml)

  PANAMA

  $99. 99

  Bottle

  $1199.88 Dozen

  Sold Out

  ABV: 42%

  Cognac meets the Caribbean.

  
  The Caribbean is undeniably the epicenter of world Rum production, a fact celebrated by seven artisanal vintage rums and three blends marketed under the ‘Plantation’ label, a new venture from highly commended ‘Cognac Ferrand’, makers of 'Pierre Ferrand Cognac', 'Citadelle Gin' and several other high quality spirits.
  
  The Pierre Ferrand company has had relationships with a number of the Caribbean’s top rum producers for many years via the supply of x-Cognac casks. These are prized by certain distillers for the maturation of their best rums and generally reserved to ‘give style’ to blended rums. Presented with the opportunity to taste the fruits of his trade, Ferrand’s owner/director, Alexandre Gabriel, visited the Caribbean and was blown away. The experience ignited a love affair with Rum and he immediately commenced negotiations to secure his own stocks, launching the Plantation range around 2005.
  
  The driving concept behind this collection is essentially one of ‘terroir’ - each aims to express ‘the characteristics and flavour of its place of origin’. One might argue that if there are definite regional differences that contribute to rum styles in the Caribbean, these are largely obscured by the fact that, unlike many other spirits, regulations for the production of rum are minimal. Instead, all sorts of creative departures are permitted making Ferrand’s claim a difficult marketing line to maintain. We recently tasted the Plantation collection for ourselves. While there is indeed a remarkable diversity to be found, there’s also a common house style. Most of the Plantation Rums possess in varying degrees, a remarkable mid palate opulence and buttery texture, balanced by a tannic dryness - a combination that results in flavour profiles one would usually associate with fine wines or brandies. Ignoring the marketing speels, one cannot ignore the fact that these rums demonstrate that carefully selected estate or single-island rums can offer a range of aromas and flavours that compete with the depth and complexity of great Cognac or Whisky.
  
  No doubt one of the key influences is Ferrand’s unique finishing process. When their maturation period in the Caribbean is deemed complete, the rums are transported at natural strength to Chateau du Bonbonnet, the historic Ferrand estate in France and then ‘finished’ for several more months in small French x-Ferrand Cognac barrels. This process was used extensively in the 18th and 19th centuries.  Gabriel explains, 'Ninety-nine percent of rums are aged in barrels that once held bourbon. We found that adding an aging process in a French oak cask that once held Cognac adds extra complexity to the rum. This is a practice that was done more commonly in the past but has almost disappeared now. We thought who better than Ferrand, with our knowhow and exceptional casks, to resurrect this ancient technique. It is a very difficult thing to get right, but when done well, it's paradise.' He adds, 'In the Caribbean, Plantation Rums are rare treasures. At Ferrand they become jewels.'
  
  This much anticipated Rum collection has finally arrived in Australia, yours to explore island by island and country by country. Where specified, vintages denote the year of distillation. Stocks are limited. Given the very reasonable price/quality ratio, several vintages are sure to sell out fast. Be quick!
  
  Tasting note: A 100% column distilled rum matured for 9 years, initially in x-Bourbon casks. Straw gold with a pale straw hue. Almost perfumed aromas of confectionary, very ripe banana, pineapple, vanilla, clove and spearmint. The palate is plush with rich, sweet flavours - over-ripe banana, orange cake and spice notes are counterpointed by a hint of cigar box and cedar. Outstanding length. Soft, creamy mouthfeel and notable here and in several of the Plantation rums is a cedary oak aftertaste which balances the palate beautifully, and provides a sense of elegance. A lingering dried banana fade clinches this bottling as a rum lover's banana smoothy. Superb. 42% Alc./Vol. 

  
  
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• • 94

  2001 Plantation Rum St. Lucia Rum (700ml)

  SAINT LUCIA

  $104. 99

  Bottle

  $1259.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 45%

  The Caribbean is undeniably the epicenter of world Rum production, a fact celebrated by seven artisanal vintage rums and three blends marketed under the ‘Plantation’ label, a new venture from highly commended ‘Cognac Ferrand’, makers of 'Pierre Ferrand Cognac', 'Citadelle Gin' and several other high quality spirits.

  The Pierre Ferrand company has had relationships with a number of the Caribbean’s top rum producers for many years via the supply of x-Cognac casks. These are prized by certain distillers for the maturation of their best rums and generally reserved to ‘give style’ to blended rums. Presented with the opportunity to taste the fruits of his trade, Ferrand’s owner/director, Alexandre Gabriel, visited the Caribbean and was blown away. The experience ignited a love affair with Rum and he immediately commenced negotiations to secure his own stocks, launching the Plantation range around 2005.

  The driving concept behind this collection is essentially one of ‘terroir’ - each aims to express ‘the characteristics and flavour of its place of origin’. One might argue that if there are definite regional differences that contribute to rum styles in the Caribbean, these are largely obscured by the fact that, unlike many other spirits, regulations for the production of rum are minimal. Instead, all sorts of creative departures are permitted making Ferrand’s claim a difficult marketing line to maintain. We recently tasted the Plantation collection for ourselves. While there is indeed a remarkable diversity to be found, there’s also a common house style. Most of the Plantation Rums possess in varying degrees, a remarkable mid palate opulence and buttery texture, balanced by a tannic dryness - a combination that results in flavour profiles one would usually associate with fine wines or brandies. Ignoring the marketing speels, one cannot ignore the fact that these rums demonstrate that carefully selected estate or single-island rums can offer a range of aromas and flavours that compete with the depth and complexity of great Cognac or Whisky.

  No doubt one of the key influences is Ferrand’s unique finishing process. When their maturation period in the Caribbean is deemed complete, the rums are transported at natural strength to Chateau du Bonbonnet, the historic Ferrand estate in France and then ‘finished’ for several more months in small French x-Ferrand Cognac barrels. This process was used extensively in the 18th and 19th centuries. Gabriel explains, 'Ninety-nine percent of rums are aged in barrels that once held bourbon. We found that adding an aging process in a French oak cask that once held Cognac adds extra complexity to the rum. This is a practice that was done more commonly in the past but has almost disappeared now. We thought who better than Ferrand, with our knowhow and exceptional casks, to resurrect this ancient technique. It is a very difficult thing to get right, but when done well, it's paradise.' He adds, 'In the Caribbean, Plantation Rums are rare treasures. At Ferrand they become jewels.'

  This much anticipated Rum collection has finally arrived in Australia, yours to explore island by island and country by country. Where specified, vintages denote the year of distillation. Stocks are limited. Given the very reasonable price/quality ratio, several vintages are sure to sell out fast. Be quick!

  Tasting note: Deep burnished brass / copper colour. Perfumed aromatics include mild scents of pine wood, polished leather and a distinct dried banana note. Powerful, off dry palate flavours continue with dried banana and molasses re emerging amongst mildly herbaceous notes - cut grass? Very gentle spirit warmth. Quite like a young Cognac in structure. Exceptionally long aftertaste of dried banana, liquorice strap, molasses and spice. 45% Alc./Vol.

  
  
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• • 93

  Plantation Rum 20th Anniversary Gift Pack (1 x 700ml bottle plus 2 glasses)

  Caribbean,

  $150. 00

  Bottle

  $1800.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  An attractive gift pack for the Rum lover, which includes two tapered tall stem glasses packaged with Plantations decadent XO Barbados Rum.

  Limited stocks available.

  Tasting note: Bright mahogany in colour. Restrained nose nevertheless entices with vanilla slice, creme caramel, dried coconut and choc-fudge notes - the prelude to a dessert lover’s dream. The theme continues on the palate. Extraordinarily rich and luxuriously textured, flavours of praline, creme caramel, barley sugar and coconut melt in the mouth. Silky mouth feel. Long aftertaste of confectionary and dried coconut. For all its sweetness - and this is very sweet and coconutty - this rum manages to maintain sufficient freshness. 40% Alc./Vol.
  
  Other reviews... Rich copper color. Bold aromas of coconut creme pie and creme brulee follow through on a rich entry to a fruity medium-full body with layers of dried tropical fruits and sweet baking spices. Finishes with a spicy praline, cherry, and toasted coconut fade with spicy cedar and leather underneath. A mildly sweet, very flavorful and appealing aged rum for sipping or fruity cocktails, especially piña coladas.   94 points - tastings.com

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• 2001 Plantation 11 Year Old Rum Trinidad Rum (700ml)

  Trinidad,

  $89. 99

  Bottle

  $1079.88 Dozen

  Sold Out

  ABV: 42%

  Cognac meets the Caribbean.

  
  The Caribbean is undeniably the epicenter of world Rum production, a fact celebrated by seven artisanal vintage rums and three blends marketed under the ‘Plantation’ label, a new venture from highly commended ‘Cognac Ferrand’, makers of 'Pierre Ferrand Cognac', 'Citadelle Gin' and several other high quality spirits.
  
  The Pierre Ferrand company has had relationships with a number of the Caribbean’s top rum producers for many years via the supply of x-Cognac casks. These are prized by certain distillers for the maturation of their best rums and generally reserved to ‘give style’ to blended rums. Presented with the opportunity to taste the fruits of his trade, Ferrand’s owner/director, Alexandre Gabriel, visited the Caribbean and was blown away. The experience ignited a love affair with Rum and he immediately commenced negotiations to secure his own stocks, launching the Plantation range around 2005.
  
  The driving concept behind this collection is essentially one of ‘terroir’ - each aims to express ‘the characteristics and flavour of its place of origin’. One might argue that if there are definite regional differences that contribute to rum styles in the Caribbean, these are largely obscured by the fact that, unlike many other spirits, regulations for the production of rum are minimal. Instead, all sorts of creative departures are permitted making Ferrand’s claim a difficult marketing line to maintain. We recently tasted the Plantation collection for ourselves. While there is indeed a remarkable diversity to be found, there’s also a common house style. Most of the Plantation Rums possess in varying degrees, a remarkable mid palate opulence and buttery texture, balanced by a tannic dryness - a combination that results in flavour profiles one would usually associate with fine wines or brandies. Ignoring the marketing speels, one cannot ignore the fact that these rums demonstrate that carefully selected estate or single-island rums can offer a range of aromas and flavours that compete with the depth and complexity of great Cognac or Whisky.
  
  No doubt one of the key influences is Ferrand’s unique finishing process. When their maturation period in the Caribbean is deemed complete, the rums are transported at natural strength to Chateau du Bonbonnet, the historic Ferrand estate in France and then ‘finished’ for several more months in small French x-Ferrand Cognac barrels. This process was used extensively in the 18th and 19th centuries.  Gabriel explains, 'Ninety-nine percent of rums are aged in barrels that once held bourbon. We found that adding an aging process in a French oak cask that once held Cognac adds extra complexity to the rum. This is a practice that was done more commonly in the past but has almost disappeared now. We thought who better than Ferrand, with our knowhow and exceptional casks, to resurrect this ancient technique. It is a very difficult thing to get right, but when done well, it's paradise.' He adds, 'In the Caribbean, Plantation Rums are rare treasures. At Ferrand they become jewels.'
  
  These incredible spirits are yours to explore island by island and country by country. Where specified, vintages denote the year of distillation.   Distilled in 1999 and matured for 11 years in ex-Bourbon casks. Finished in Pierre Ferrand Cognac casks for 18 months before bottling in 2014.
  
  Tasting note: [2000 Vintage Tasted] Trinidad produces rum via column stills which result in a lighter, more elegant spirit. Aged for ten years, this rum exhibits a deep straw with a pale straw hue. The nose initially offers subtle notes of clove and anise over a delicious buttered shortbread base with some cocoa, menthol and spice notes emerging. Medium to full bodied, the palate unfolds rich creme-caramel counterpointed by slightly drier flavours of shortbread, then spearmint. Spicy, tingly and slightly oily mouthfeel. Excellent length. Finishes long with a honeycomb and cocoa aftertaste and subtle spearmint fade. For lovers of Scotch finger biscuits! 42% Alc./Vol.

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• 2003 Plantation Rum Grenada Rum (700ml)

  GRENADA

  $89. 99

  Bottle

  $1079.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 42%

  Cognac meets the Caribbean.

  
  The Caribbean is undeniably the epicenter of world Rum production, a fact celebrated by seven artisanal vintage rums and three blends marketed under the ‘Plantation’ label, a new venture from highly commended ‘Cognac Ferrand’, makers of 'Pierre Ferrand Cognac', 'Citadelle Gin' and several other high quality spirits.
  
  The Pierre Ferrand company has had relationships with a number of the Caribbean’s top rum producers for many years via the supply of x-Cognac casks. These are prized by certain distillers for the maturation of their best rums and generally reserved to ‘give style’ to blended rums. Presented with the opportunity to taste the fruits of his trade, Ferrand’s owner/director, Alexandre Gabriel, visited the Caribbean and was blown away. The experience ignited a love affair with Rum and he immediately commenced negotiations to secure his own stocks, launching the Plantation range around 2005.
  
  The driving concept behind this collection is essentially one of ‘terroir’ - each aims to express ‘the characteristics and flavour of its place of origin’. One might argue that if there are definite regional differences that contribute to rum styles in the Caribbean, these are largely obscured by the fact that, unlike many other spirits, regulations for the production of rum are minimal. Instead, all sorts of creative departures are permitted making Ferrand’s claim a difficult marketing line to maintain. We recently tasted the Plantation collection for ourselves. While there is indeed a remarkable diversity to be found, there’s also a common house style. Most of the Plantation Rums possess in varying degrees, a remarkable mid palate opulence and buttery texture, balanced by a tannic dryness - a combination that results in flavour profiles one would usually associate with fine wines or brandies. Ignoring the marketing speels, one cannot ignore the fact that these rums demonstrate that carefully selected estate or single-island rums can offer a range of aromas and flavours that compete with the depth and complexity of great Cognac or Whisky.
  
  No doubt one of the key influences is Ferrand’s unique finishing process. When their maturation period in the Caribbean is deemed complete, the rums are transported at natural strength to Chateau du Bonbonnet, the historic Ferrand estate in France and then ‘finished’ for several more months in small French x-Ferrand Cognac barrels. This process was used extensively in the 18th and 19th centuries.  Gabriel explains, 'Ninety-nine percent of rums are aged in barrels that once held bourbon. We found that adding an aging process in a French oak cask that once held Cognac adds extra complexity to the rum. This is a practice that was done more commonly in the past but has almost disappeared now. We thought who better than Ferrand, with our knowhow and exceptional casks, to resurrect this ancient technique. It is a very difficult thing to get right, but when done well, it's paradise.' He adds, 'In the Caribbean, Plantation Rums are rare treasures. At Ferrand they become jewels.'
  
  This much anticipated Rum collection has finally arrived in Australia, yours to explore island by island and country by country. Where specified, vintages denote the year of distillation. Stocks are limited. Given the very reasonable price/quality ratio, several vintages are sure to sell out fast. Be quick!
  
  Tasting note:  [1998 vintage] Grenada is considered one of the most fertile of the Caribbean islands, where plantations of sugar cane adjoin fruit and spice growers, the latter of which have earnt its world famous reputation as the 'Island of Spice'. This rum was aged for eight years in casks of unspecified origin. Bright, deep gold colour with a pale gold hue. A slightly dusty top note gradually dissipates to reveal subdued aromas of clove, cantaloupe and citrus oils that build with time in the glass. A luscious, rich, round entry fills the mouth, delivering honey, creme caramel and fried banana flavours with a touch of spice. Exceptionally pure, soft, silky mouth feel and perfectly poised, this rum is almost Sauternes like in profile, finishing sweet with a long, creamy, dried banana, creme caramel aftertaste. 42% Alc./Vol.

  
  
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• 2001 Plantation Rum Barbados 9 Year Old Rum (700ml)

  BARBADOS

  $89. 99

  Bottle

  $1079.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 42%

  Cognac meets the Caribbean.

  
  The Caribbean is undeniably the epicenter of world Rum production, a fact celebrated by seven artisanal vintage rums and three blends marketed under the ‘Plantation’ label, a new venture from highly commended ‘Cognac Ferrand’, makers of 'Pierre Ferrand Cognac', 'Citadelle Gin' and several other high quality spirits.
  
  The Pierre Ferrand company has had relationships with a number of the Caribbean’s top rum producers for many years via the supply of x-Cognac casks. These are prized by certain distillers for the maturation of their best rums and generally reserved to ‘give style’ to blended rums. Presented with the opportunity to taste the fruits of his trade, Ferrand’s owner/director, Alexandre Gabriel, visited the Caribbean and was blown away. The experience ignited a love affair with Rum and he immediately commenced negotiations to secure his own stocks, launching the Plantation range around 2005.
  
  The driving concept behind this collection is essentially one of ‘terroir’ - each aims to express ‘the characteristics and flavour of its place of origin’. One might argue that if there are definite regional differences that contribute to rum styles in the Caribbean, these are largely obscured by the fact that, unlike many other spirits, regulations for the production of rum are minimal. Instead, all sorts of creative departures are permitted making Ferrand’s claim a difficult marketing line to maintain. We recently tasted the Plantation collection for ourselves. While there is indeed a remarkable diversity to be found, there’s also a common house style. Most of the Plantation Rums possess in varying degrees, a remarkable mid palate opulence and buttery texture, balanced by a tannic dryness - a combination that results in flavour profiles one would usually associate with fine wines or brandies. Ignoring the marketing speels, one cannot ignore the fact that these rums demonstrate that carefully selected estate or single-island rums can offer a range of aromas and flavours that compete with the depth and complexity of great Cognac or Whisky.
  
  No doubt one of the key influences is Ferrand’s unique finishing process. When their maturation period in the Caribbean is deemed complete, the rums are transported at natural strength to Chateau du Bonbonnet, the historic Ferrand estate in France and then ‘finished’ for several more months in small French x-Ferrand Cognac barrels. This process was used extensively in the 18th and 19th centuries.  Gabriel explains, 'Ninety-nine percent of rums are aged in barrels that once held bourbon. We found that adding an aging process in a French oak cask that once held Cognac adds extra complexity to the rum. This is a practice that was done more commonly in the past but has almost disappeared now. We thought who better than Ferrand, with our knowhow and exceptional casks, to resurrect this ancient technique. It is a very difficult thing to get right, but when done well, it's paradise.' He adds, 'In the Caribbean, Plantation Rums are rare treasures. At Ferrand they become jewels.'
  
  This much anticipated Rum collection has finally arrived in Australia, yours to explore island by island and country by country. Where specified, vintages denote the year of distillation. Stocks are limited. Given the very reasonable price/quality ratio, several vintages are sure to sell out fast. Be quick!
  
  Tasting note: [2000 vintage tasted] Barbados typically produces light, sweetish rums from both pot and column stills. This blend of both styles was initially matured in Bourbon and Sherry casks. A stunning spirit, the 9 year old Barbados expression represents a benchmark for dark Caribbean Rum. Pale gold with a pale straw hue. Moderately aromatic, the nose releases luxurious scents of coconut cream, nougat, creme caramel, pistachio nuts and cocoa. The aroma profile is reflected on the palate with a soft, silky entry and mouth filling flavours of creme caramel, prunes, roasted banana and peanut satay sauce. Turns dry, with toasty vanillan oak and a distinct mint note following the initial flavour wave, combining a wonderful juxtaposition of sweet and dry with outstanding palate length, finishing long, with a delicate spearmint chocolate aftertaste.Sheer Caribbean class. 95 Points. 42% Alc./Vol.

  
  
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• 2002 Plantation Jamaica Rum (700ml)

  JAMAICA

  $149. 99

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  $1799.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 42%

  Cognac meets the Caribbean.

  
  The Caribbean is undeniably the epicenter of world Rum production, a fact celebrated by seven artisanal vintage rums and three blends marketed under the ‘Plantation’ label, a new venture from highly commended ‘Cognac Ferrand’, makers of 'Pierre Ferrand Cognac', 'Citadelle Gin' and several other high quality spirits.
  
  The Pierre Ferrand company has had relationships with a number of the Caribbean’s top rum producers for many years via the supply of x-Cognac casks. These are prized by certain distillers for the maturation of their best rums and generally reserved to ‘give style’ to blended rums. Presented with the opportunity to taste the fruits of his trade, Ferrand’s owner/director, Alexandre Gabriel, visited the Caribbean and was blown away. The experience ignited a love affair with Rum and he immediately commenced negotiations to secure his own stocks, launching the Plantation range around 2005.
  
  The driving concept behind this collection is essentially one of ‘terroir’ - each aims to express ‘the characteristics and flavour of its place of origin’. One might argue that if there are definite regional differences that contribute to rum styles in the Caribbean, these are largely obscured by the fact that, unlike many other spirits, regulations for the production of rum are minimal. Instead, all sorts of creative departures are permitted making Ferrand’s claim a difficult marketing line to maintain. We recently tasted the Plantation collection for ourselves. While there is indeed a remarkable diversity to be found, there’s also a common house style. Most of the Plantation Rums possess in varying degrees, a remarkable mid palate opulence and buttery texture, balanced by a tannic dryness - a combination that results in flavour profiles one would usually associate with fine wines or brandies. Ignoring the marketing speels, one cannot ignore the fact that these rums demonstrate that carefully selected estate or single-island rums can offer a range of aromas and flavours that compete with the depth and complexity of great Cognac or Whisky.
  
  No doubt one of the key influences is Ferrand’s unique finishing process. When their maturation period in the Caribbean is deemed complete, the rums are transported at natural strength to Chateau du Bonbonnet, the historic Ferrand estate in France and then ‘finished’ for several more months in small French x-Ferrand Cognac barrels. This process was used extensively in the 18th and 19th centuries.  Gabriel explains, 'Ninety-nine percent of rums are aged in barrels that once held bourbon. We found that adding an aging process in a French oak cask that once held Cognac adds extra complexity to the rum. This is a practice that was done more commonly in the past but has almost disappeared now. We thought who better than Ferrand, with our knowhow and exceptional casks, to resurrect this ancient technique. It is a very difficult thing to get right, but when done well, it's paradise.' He adds, 'In the Caribbean, Plantation Rums are rare treasures. At Ferrand they become jewels.'
  
  Tasting note: [2000 vintage tasted] Jamaica is well known for its rich, aromatic rums, most of which are produced in pot stills and used extensively for blending. This 8 year old, 100% pot distilled rum exudes both power and sophistication. Gold in colour with a pale straw hue it boasts one of the most powerful noses of the Plantation collection, offering a penetrating amalgam of fried banana, brown sugar, heavy cream, sweet spice and new leather. The concentrated palate flavours mirror the nose with an off dry power wave of dried banana, manuka honey and pine wood accompanied by clean, drying tannin imparting a sense of freshness. Good length. Persistent, warming, delicate aftertaste of dried fruit and pine wood. A stunning rum. 95 Points 42% Alc./Vol.

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• 2001 Plantation Rum Nicaragua Rum (700ml)

  NICARAGUA

  $94. 99

  Bottle

  $1139.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 42%

  Cognac meets the Caribbean.

  
  The Caribbean is undeniably the epicenter of world Rum production, a fact celebrated by seven artisanal vintage rums and three blends marketed under the ‘Plantation’ label, a new venture from highly commended ‘Cognac Ferrand’, makers of 'Pierre Ferrand Cognac', 'Citadelle Gin' and several other high quality spirits.
  
  The Pierre Ferrand company has had relationships with a number of the Caribbean’s top rum producers for many years via the supply of x-Cognac casks. These are prized by certain distillers for the maturation of their best rums and generally reserved to ‘give style’ to blended rums. Presented with the opportunity to taste the fruits of his trade, Ferrand’s owner/director, Alexandre Gabriel, visited the Caribbean and was blown away. The experience ignited a love affair with Rum and he immediately commenced negotiations to secure his own stocks, launching the Plantation range around 2005.
  
  The driving concept behind this collection is essentially one of ‘terroir’ - each aims to express ‘the characteristics and flavour of its place of origin’. One might argue that if there are definite regional differences that contribute to rum styles in the Caribbean, these are largely obscured by the fact that, unlike many other spirits, regulations for the production of rum are minimal. Instead, all sorts of creative departures are permitted making Ferrand’s claim a difficult marketing line to maintain. We recently tasted the Plantation collection for ourselves. While there is indeed a remarkable diversity to be found, there’s also a common house style. Most of the Plantation Rums possess in varying degrees, a remarkable mid palate opulence and buttery texture, balanced by a tannic dryness - a combination that results in flavour profiles one would usually associate with fine wines or brandies. Ignoring the marketing speels, one cannot ignore the fact that these rums demonstrate that carefully selected estate or single-island rums can offer a range of aromas and flavours that compete with the depth and complexity of great Cognac or Whisky.
  
  No doubt one of the key influences is Ferrand’s unique finishing process. When their maturation period in the Caribbean is deemed complete, the rums are transported at natural strength to Chateau du Bonbonnet, the historic Ferrand estate in France and then ‘finished’ for several more months in small French x-Ferrand Cognac barrels. This process was used extensively in the 18th and 19th centuries.  Gabriel explains, 'Ninety-nine percent of rums are aged in barrels that once held bourbon. We found that adding an aging process in a French oak cask that once held Cognac adds extra complexity to the rum. This is a practice that was done more commonly in the past but has almost disappeared now. We thought who better than Ferrand, with our knowhow and exceptional casks, to resurrect this ancient technique. It is a very difficult thing to get right, but when done well, it's paradise.' He adds, 'In the Caribbean, Plantation Rums are rare treasures. At Ferrand they become jewels.'
  
  This much anticipated Rum collection has finally arrived in Australia, yours to explore island by island and country by country. Where specified, vintages denote the year of distillation.
  
  Tasting note: [1998 vintage tasted] Nicaragua is a noteworthy but frequently overlooked Central American producer where a variety of primarily medium-bodied rums from column stills are made, lending themselves well to aging. Barrel aged for 6 years, this rum exhibits a gold colour with a pale gold hue. The nose is introverted. Aromas of brown sugar, liquorice all sorts and dried banana are slowly teased out but remain shy even with time in the glass. The palate is the opposite. Plump, luscious and very approachable, it yields spicy, mouth filling flavours of vanilla sundae, prune and creme brulee with excellent length, before finishing dry with a long, subtle honey, biscuit aftertaste and creamy, honeycomb fade. 42% Alc./Vol.

  
  
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  1998 Plantation Rum Nicaragua 6 Year Old Rum (700ml)

  NICARAGUA

  $94. 99

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  $1139.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 42%

  Cognac meets the Caribbean.
  

  
  The Caribbean is undeniably the epicenter of world Rum production, a fact celebrated by seven artisanal vintage rums and three blends marketed under the ‘Plantation’ label, a new venture from highly commended ‘Cognac Ferrand’, makers of 'Pierre Ferrand Cognac', 'Citadelle Gin' and several other high quality spirits.
  
  The Pierre Ferrand company has had relationships with a number of the Caribbean’s top rum producers for many years via the supply of x-Cognac casks. These are prized by certain distillers for the maturation of their best rums and generally reserved to ‘give style’ to blended rums. Presented with the opportunity to taste the fruits of his trade, Ferrand’s owner/director, Alexandre Gabriel, visited the Caribbean and was blown away. The experience ignited a love affair with Rum and he immediately commenced negotiations to secure his own stocks, launching the Plantation range around 2005.
  
  The driving concept behind this collection is essentially one of ‘terroir’ - each aims to express ‘the characteristics and flavour of its place of origin’. One might argue that if there are definite regional differences that contribute to rum styles in the Caribbean, these are largely obscured by the fact that, unlike many other spirits, regulations for the production of rum are minimal. Instead, all sorts of creative departures are permitted making Ferrand’s claim a difficult marketing line to maintain. We recently tasted the Plantation collection for ourselves. While there is indeed a remarkable diversity to be found, there’s also a common house style. Most of the Plantation Rums possess in varying degrees, a remarkable mid palate opulence and buttery texture, balanced by a tannic dryness - a combination that results in flavour profiles one would usually associate with fine wines or brandies. Ignoring the marketing speels, one cannot ignore the fact that these rums demonstrate that carefully selected estate or single-island rums can offer a range of aromas and flavours that compete with the depth and complexity of great Cognac or Whisky.
  
  No doubt one of the key influences is Ferrand’s unique finishing process. When their maturation period in the Caribbean is deemed complete, the rums are transported at natural strength to Chateau du Bonbonnet, the historic Ferrand estate in France and then ‘finished’ for several more months in small French x-Ferrand Cognac barrels. This process was used extensively in the 18th and 19th centuries.  Gabriel explains, 'Ninety-nine percent of rums are aged in barrels that once held bourbon. We found that adding an aging process in a French oak cask that once held Cognac adds extra complexity to the rum. This is a practice that was done more commonly in the past but has almost disappeared now. We thought who better than Ferrand, with our knowhow and exceptional casks, to resurrect this ancient technique. It is a very difficult thing to get right, but when done well, it's paradise.' He adds, 'In the Caribbean, Plantation Rums are rare treasures. At Ferrand they become jewels.'
  
  This much anticipated Rum collection has finally arrived in Australia, yours to explore island by island and country by country. Where specified, vintages denote the year of distillation. Stocks are limited. Given the very reasonable price/quality ratio, several vintages are sure to sell out fast. Be quick!
  
  Tasting note: Nicaragua is a noteworthy but frequently overlooked Central American producer where a variety of primarily medium-bodied rums from column stills are made, lending themselves well to aging. Barrel aged for 6 years, this rum exhibits a gold colour with a pale gold hue. The nose is introverted. Aromas of brown sugar, liquorice all sorts and dried banana are slowly teased out but remain shy even with time in the glass. The palate is the opposite. Plump, luscious and very approachable, it yields spicy, mouth filling flavours of vanilla sundae, prune and creme brulee with excellent length, before finishing dry with a long, subtle honey, biscuit aftertaste and creamy, honeycomb fade. 42% Alc./Vol.

  
  
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  2004 Plantation Nicaragua Rum (700ml)

  NICARAGUA

  $99. 99

  Bottle

  $1199.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 42%

  Cognac meets the Caribbean.

  
  The Caribbean is undeniably the epicenter of world Rum production, a fact celebrated by seven artisanal vintage rums and three blends marketed under the ‘Plantation’ label, a new venture from highly commended ‘Cognac Ferrand’, makers of 'Pierre Ferrand Cognac', 'Citadelle Gin' and several other high quality spirits.
  
  The Pierre Ferrand company has had relationships with a number of the Caribbean’s top rum producers for many years via the supply of x-Cognac casks. These are prized by certain distillers for the maturation of their best rums and generally reserved to ‘give style’ to blended rums. Presented with the opportunity to taste the fruits of his trade, Ferrand’s owner/director, Alexandre Gabriel, visited the Caribbean and was blown away. The experience ignited a love affair with Rum and he immediately commenced negotiations to secure his own stocks, launching the Plantation range around 2005.
  
  The driving concept behind this collection is essentially one of ‘terroir’ - each aims to express ‘the characteristics and flavour of its place of origin’. One might argue that if there are definite regional differences that contribute to rum styles in the Caribbean, these are largely obscured by the fact that, unlike many other spirits, regulations for the production of rum are minimal. Instead, all sorts of creative departures are permitted making Ferrand’s claim a difficult marketing line to maintain. We recently tasted the Plantation collection for ourselves. While there is indeed a remarkable diversity to be found, there’s also a common house style. Most of the Plantation Rums possess in varying degrees, a remarkable mid palate opulence and buttery texture, balanced by a tannic dryness - a combination that results in flavour profiles one would usually associate with fine wines or brandies. Ignoring the marketing speels, one cannot ignore the fact that these rums demonstrate that carefully selected estate or single-island rums can offer a range of aromas and flavours that compete with the depth and complexity of great Cognac or Whisky.
  
  No doubt one of the key influences is Ferrand’s unique finishing process. When their maturation period in the Caribbean is deemed complete, the rums are transported at natural strength to Chateau du Bonbonnet, the historic Ferrand estate in France and then ‘finished’ for several more months in small French x-Ferrand Cognac barrels. This process was used extensively in the 18th and 19th centuries.  Gabriel explains, 'Ninety-nine percent of rums are aged in barrels that once held bourbon. We found that adding an aging process in a French oak cask that once held Cognac adds extra complexity to the rum. This is a practice that was done more commonly in the past but has almost disappeared now. We thought who better than Ferrand, with our know how and exceptional casks, to resurrect this ancient technique. It is a very difficult thing to get right, but when done well, it's paradise.' He adds, 'In the Caribbean, Plantation Rums are rare treasures. At Ferrand they become jewels.'
  
  This much anticipated Rum collection has finally arrived in Australia, yours to explore island by island and country by country. Where specified, vintages denote the year of distillation.

  Tasting note: [2003 vintage tasted] Deep amber gold. Fresh and estery with attractive aromas of dried banana, liquorice bullets and coffee flavoured milk. Rich and well-rounded in the mouth, featuring dates, vanilla, creme brulee and soft spices, drying at the finish and fading with hints of cigar box. A little short. 42% Alc./Vol.

  First tasted circa 2010:  [1998 vintage tasted] Nicaragua is a noteworthy but frequently overlooked Central American producer where a variety of primarily medium-bodied rums from column stills are made, lending themselves well to aging. Barrel aged for 6 years, this rum exhibits a gold colour with a pale gold hue. The nose is introverted. Aromas of brown sugar, liquorice all sorts and dried banana are slowly teased out but remain shy even with time in the glass. The palate is the opposite. Plump, luscious and very approachable, it yields spicy, mouth filling flavours of vanilla sundae, prune and creme brulee with excellent length, before finishing dry with a long, subtle honey, biscuit aftertaste and creamy, honeycomb fade. 42% Alc./Vol.

  
  
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• Porfidio Triple Distilled White Rum (700ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $75. 00

  Bottle

  $900.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 45%

  At first thought, super premium Rum coming from the state of Jalisco, Mexico seems a strange concept. Jalisco is home to the town of Tequila, and is blessed with fertile volcanic soils suitable for the cultivation of Blue Agave - the succulent plant that forms the base of Tequila. One must the wonder, why Rum?
  
  Three elements form the foundation of Rum. Sugar, Distallation, Oak maturation. The better the quality of these elements, the better the outcome: There's no shortage of distilling knowledge in Jalisco, given the strong Tequila Industry that thrives there. There's reliable, good quality sources of American oak, which is also used for maturing Tequila. The real surprise is that sugar is Mexico's largest industry, employing approximately 2.5 million people across the nation. It turns out, that Sugarcane, like Blue Agave, thrives in these fertile volcanic soils.
  
  Porfidio Rum is produced from hand-harvested, individually selected sugarcane. The fields are located about an hour's drive from the distillery, which ensures that fresh cane arrives in peak condition. These fields are never burnt prior to harvest. The Rum is triple distilled, then aged for around three months in older American oak barrels then filtered to remove colour. The results simply speak for themselves.
  
  Tasting Note: An intense sniff! An extraordinarily complex nose that takes quite some time to unfold and to fully appreciate. The initial aroma reveals a strong white pepper character followed by notes of lemon meringue, sweet biscuit and lemon rind. Yet, you get the feeling that's not the entire story. Upon further nasal investigation, notes of salty green olive emerge. The palate is best described as explosive, with a full bodied, initially prickly entry, quite unlike anything we've ever experienced in White Rum before. Sweet green capsicum flavours are supported by a white pepper backbone and a slightly oily mouthfeel. Exceptionally long aftertaste of lolly spearmint leaves and spice. Given the beguiling complexity and changing character of this Rum it's one of the more difficult spirits to describe. Those of you who believe Wray and Nephew is the be all and end all of White rum, guess again. 45.0% Alc./Vol.
  

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  Professor Cornelius Ableforth's Rumbullion XO 15 Year Old Spiced Rum (500ml)

  UNITED KINGDOM

  Reduced from $150.00

  $119. 99

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  $1439.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 46.2%

  Ableforth's third installment is a spiced rum inspired by the seafaring fraternity from centuries ago. The blend of vanilla, orange peel and fine spices recalls the notes of the original, while the extraordinary 15 year old Caribbean rum at the core of Rumbullion provides a seductive, intense depth. Full-bodied, balanced and packed with warmth, the Captain will not be likely to share a drop! Recommended in a Palmetto cocktail. 46.2% Alc./Vol.

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• Pyrat Planters Cask 1623 Rum (750ml)

  West Indies,

  $599. 00

  Bottle

  $7188.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Note: These can show scuffing/blemishes on the front label which is due to rubbing against the inside of the wooden box during transit to us.

  The Caribbean island of Anguilla is commonly known as a popular vacation spot among tourists, but also houses one of the finest rums in the world.

  Pyrat (pronounced 'Pirate') is a new spirit from the Patron company, creators of super premium tequila. One may be interested to know that the 'Anguilla Rums Facility' that produces Pyrat is a blending house and not a distillery, a common misconception due to the absence of sugar cane grown on Anguilla. As a result, the rum is made by blending aged rums from distilleries around the Caribbean.

  The Pinnacle of Caribbean Delight

  Cask 1623 commemorates the date in which rums first began distilling in the Caribbean. It comprises of nine blended Caribbean pot-still rums aged up to 40 years old. Expect Cognac-like weight with signature richness, orange and vanilla flavours.
  Packaged in a cedar wood box and bottled in hand-blown glass, a serial number and signature from the bottler also appears.
  One would only need to Google the name of this rum to find out why this is the among the favorites of so many...

  No tasting notes available...

  

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  Pyrat X.O. Reserve Rum (700ml)

  British West Indies,

  $99. 99

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  $1199.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Pyrat (pronounced 'Pirate') is a spirit from the Patron company, creators of super premium tequila. A blend of up to nine unique Caribbean Rums from Anguilla Rums Limited, aged up to 15 years in Limousin oak and American sweet oak barrels. Once aged and blended to perfection, the spirit is poured into individually numbered and hand crafted decanters.

  This is a distinctively different rum. Below the vanillin oak there’s a plethora of fruity aromas; orange rind, grapefruit, dried apricot all present and held up by caramel, toffee and cinnamon.

  Other reviews... From this dark amber liquid wafts a luxurious aroma of toffee, marzipan, candied fruit and sarsparilla. On the sweeter side of the spectrum, this aged rum is gorgeous and mouth-filling, with caramel and a sprinkling of ginger and cinnamon fireworks on the elongated finish. 40% Alc./Vol.
  96 points - wineenthusiast.com

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  1991 Rasta Morris Uitvlugt Distillery Single Cask 26 Year Old Cask Strength Guyana Rum (700ml)

  GUYANA

  $499. 00

  Bottle

  $5988.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 58.8%

  A very desirable Uitvlugt, bottled by Belgian indie, Bert Bruyneel (of Asta Morris fame) who, not content with whisky, is constantly on the look out for high quality, tasty rums. In order to accommodate the category he wasted no time and started a new label - 'Rasta Morris'. The outturn from this cask was 216 bottles with only a small parcel making its way to Australia.

  Long closed and now highly collectable, derived from the Dutch for ‘out-flow’ or “owt-flut”, Uitvlugt is a village on the coast of Guyana, the name of a river, and most importantly, the name bestowed to a legendary South American distillery. Established around 1750, Uitvlugt's double wooden pot stills were famous for producing a heavier style of rum.  However, like many rum regions through the 19th and 20th centuries, production declined in Guyana. The equipment at Uitvlugt was mothballed around 2000, and the acclaimed Diamond Distillery is now the custodian of its historical stills. 58.8% Alc./Vol.

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• Ratu 10 Year Old White Rum (700ml)

  FIJI

  $59. 99

  Bottle

  $719.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.
  
  Rums have been made at the Rum Co. of Fiji distillery in Latouka since 1980 using hand-cut sugar cane grown in the island's rich volcanic soils. Their ten year old is a full flavoured, molasses based white rum, produced using a continuous still, filtered through coconut shell carbon. The result is a deliciously smooth white rum.
  Notes from the producers... Pale in colour, this 10 year old premium extra aged rum has been gently filtered to ensure it retains its fresh citrus aromas and creamy vanilla oak flavour, with a hint of orange peel lingering in the mouth. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Rebellion Bay Spiced Rum (700ml)

  Caribbean,

  $49. 99

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  ABV: 37.5%

  Tasting note: Moderate bouquet presents predictable notes of dried banana, barley sugar and vanilla mingling with subtle sweet spices. Not a particularly exotic sniff. A light, semi sweet, soft, silky textured spiced rum with flavours of mocha, dried banana and a gentle burst of sweet spice and heat. 37.5% Alc./Vol.

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• 2005 Rhum J.M. Agricole Rum (700ml)

  MARTINIQUE

  $165. 00

  Bottle

  $1980.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 43.6%

  Martinique is a French island with the largest number of distilleries in the Eastern Caribbean. Both pot and column stills are used. As on other French islands such as Guadeloupe, both rhum agricole (made from sugar cane juice) and rhum industriel (made from molasses) are produced. These Rums are frequently aged in used French brandy casks for a minimum of three years with 'Rhum vieux' (aged Rum) frequently compared to high-quality French brandies.

  J.M rum is distilled on Martinique's smallest estate, located in the northeast in Macouba, where the sugar cane grows on 28-degree vertical slopes in rich volcanic soil at the foot of Mount Pelée. Due to its unique location with sea breezes, rainforest, an intense microclimate, and high cloud cover, Rhum J.M. cuts their sugar later than other distilleries (most cut the cane at the end of February or early March, whereas Rhum J.M. does not cut theirs until late March or early April). This practice, combined with the region's peculiar environment are said to be contributing factors to the unique flavour to this unusual rum.

  Tasting note: [2002 release tasted] Beautiful clarity in the glossy gold / amber colour. Initial whiffs pick up suggestions of icing sugar and coconut oil, developing more substantial notes of sweet dried grass and spicy mince fruit pie after several minutes coaxing. Assertive yet nicely balanced in the mouth with semi-sweet, cane-like, grassy flavours. Dilute golden syrup on the finish. Warming, black jelly bean aftertaste. Yum! 92 points 46.6% Alc./Vol.

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  Rhum J.M. Cognac Cask Finish No.2 Agricole Rum (500ml)

  MARTINIQUE

  $120. 00

  Bottle

  $1440.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 41.2%

  Tasting note: An agricole rum finished in Delamain Cognac casks after 9 years in x Bourbon barrels. Brilliant topaz colour. Medium dry aromas suggesting caster sugar, fruit mince pie, raisin slice, vanilla, oak shavings and later, hints of Turkish Delight. A green, caney profile. Plantain? Dried grass? Follows with a soft surge of rum sweetness, white pepper warmth and vanilla oak. Ends delicately bittersweet, caney, mildly tannic and dry. Rewards re-tasting. 41.2% Alc./Vol. 939 bottles.

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  2005 Rhum J.M. Chateau du Tariquet Armagnac Cask Finish Agricole Rum (500ml)

  MARTINIQUE

  $120. 00

  Bottle

  $1440.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 41.5%

  An interesting combination of bourbon input (8 years in barrel) followed by finishing in a 228 litre x Armagnac cask makes for an unusual agricole experience.

  Tasting notes: Polished copper colour. Armagnac dominates the nose with fruit mince pie, clove and cinnamon over fresh raisin / dried apricot-like notes. Second pass detects dark chocolate and orange zest. The vibrancy and freshness of the agricole carries brandy-like flavours suggesting fruit mince pie and marzipan. Concludes mildly tannic with bourbon soaked oak, light glace cherry and brandy cream sauce shining in the aftertaste. Better the second time around - the 2004 edition was a little overwhelmed by oak. 460 bottles produced. 41.5% Alc./Vol.

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• 2015 Rhum Rhum Liberation Agricole Rum (700ml)

  GUADELOUPE

  $180. 00

  Bottle

  $2160.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 45%

  A colourfully labeled agricole rum matured in barrels that previously contained French wine and labelled with the date of its "Liberation", rather than its distillation. 45% Alc./Vol.

  No tasting notes available.

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  2012 Rhum Rhum Liberation Agricole Rum (700ml)

  GUADELOUPE

  $199. 99

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  $2399.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 59.8%

  Matured in barrels that previously contained French wine and labelled with the date of its "Liberation", rather than its distillation.

  Tasting note: Deep gold ochre / copper penny colour. Prickly fumes of alcohol in the opening stages; further aeration finds hints of latex, buttered raisin bread and vanilla. Five minutes ups the aromatic intensity focussing on raisins, dates and cocoa. Creamy entry leads into an intense attack with bittersweet toffee followed by a medley of sweet spices and flashes of bounty bar in the aftertaste. Excellent balance at 59.8% Alc./Vol.

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• 2017 Rhum Rhum Liberation Agricole Rum (700ml)

  GUADELOUPE

  $185. 00

  Bottle

  $2220.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 45%

  Matured for seven years in a range of barrels some of which previously contained Bourbon, White Burgundy or Sauternes from Chateau d'Yquem. This is labelled with the date of its "Liberation", rather than its distillation and produced at the Bielle distillery in alembic stills owned by Gianni Capovilla. 45% Alc./Vol.

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  Ron Abuelo 12 Year Old Rum (700ml)

  PANAMA

  $99. 99

  Bottle

  $1199.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 37.5%

  Produced from estate-grown sugar cane and aged in small oak barrels.

  Tasting note: [40% Alc./Vol. batch tasted] Deep copper / some minor particles evident so not ideal clarity. A classy rum sniff offering suggestions of bounty bar, vanilla cream, maple syrup and toffee. Rich and viscous with a superb amalgam of roasted nuts, buttered fruit cake, pecan pie and dried fig to finish. Luxurious and deftly balanced.

  Other reviews... Sweet and sippable, this nut-brown spirit has complex, rich flavors and a soft feel. The aroma is dark and somewhat boozy, with notes of dried fruit and burnt toffee. On the palate, look for creamy vanilla, cinnamon, clove and mocha flavors, with a lovely rounded finish.
  95 points- www.wineenthusiast.com

  Double Gold Medal 2010 - San Francisco World Spirits Competition

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  Ron Abuelo 7 Year Old Rum (1000ml)

  PANAMA

  $74. 99

  Bottle

  $899.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 37.5%

  Tasting note: A Panamanian rum from one of the very few distilleries that grow their own sugar cane. Burnished copper. Nosing hints at molasses, maple syrup, vanilla custard and buckwheat pancake. Silky textured with good weight and a creamy, mouth coating, vanilla confectionary, clove, white pepper and maple syrup profile. Nice length and balance. 37.5% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Made with a blend of rums aged seven years, this silky spirit has an amber color and warm toffee aroma. On the palate, this rum is relatively dry, with clove and cinnamon spice and a lingering vanilla note. Good alcohol balance, just enough for structure.
  93 points - wineenthusiast.com

  Double Gold Medal 2010 - San Francisco World Spirits Competition

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  Ron Abuelo Tawny Port Cask Finish 15 Year Old Rum (750ml)

  PANAMA

  Reduced from $150.00

  $139. 99

  Bottle

  $1679.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Released as part of a special wood finished rums trilogy, this Abuelo completed its maturation in ex-tawny port casks enriching the aroma while adding subtle red berry notes.

  Other reviews... Dark bronze color. Interesting, fruity, smoky, woody aromas and flavors of caramelized mango, spiced bitter orange, polished wood, and smoked maple syrup with a round, bright, fruity sweet full body and a warming, very complex, medium-long dried cherries and peaches, cola, and clove finish. A great all purpose aged rum with a smoky edge. 40% Alc./Vol.
  94 points - tastings.com

  "On first sip, there's a Dr. Pepper/Cherry Coke type flavor entering the nose and palate. Additional tastes give way to brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and cola spices with some thyme and mint in the jammy finish." 87 points - distiller.com

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