Plantation Single Cask Guatemala XO Rum (700ml)

Other than Zacapa, Guatemalean rums are uncommon in Australia. Bottled exclusively for Proof & Co., this is one of the more novel additions to Plantation's running 'Single Cask' series. Column distilled at the Darsa Distillery from a molasses base, several years ageing in the tropics was followed by one year in a Ferrand cask, and another in a red Pineau des Charentes cask. 54 g/hL AA. 41.2% Alc./Vol.

Notes from Plantation... Nose : Elegant and balanced profile of wood, spices and fruits, a nice mixture of caramel, black currant and vanilla / reseda. Then it evolves on green banana, pear and apricot with some waxy and flowery notes. Palate : Rich, the first sips show some varnish, pineapple and plum. The next ones are even fruitier with the apparition of sour cherry and gooseberry with delicate rose petal and ylang-ylang balanced by more earthy notes. Finish : Quite long, spicy with nutmeg, fruity on cooked apple and fresh grape and floral on hyacinth.