Planteray (Plantation) Barbados/Trinidad - Black Cask
Special features: The Planteray Rum comes from Barbados and Trinidad and is bottled by Maison Ferrand in 700 ml bottles. The rum has an alcohol content of 40% and contains coloring. It initially matures in oak barrels in the respective countries of origin and then undergoes a finishing in heavily charred oak barrels in France. This edition belongs to the Black Cask series and is thus designed for a special maturation technique.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: The nose reveals vibrant notes of honey, apple blossom, cooked banana, lime peel, and vanilla, complemented by tropical fruits as well as nuances of coconut and caramel.
Palate: On the palate, the rum presents itself round and fruity with gentle sweetness, tropical fruits, and candied nuances. Additionally, noticeable spice, oak, and spices such as nutmeg and cinnamon emerge over time.
Finish: The finish is medium to long, present, and spicy-sweet with notes of coffee, coconut, and spice moments like cinnamon and nutmeg.
Distillery/Bottler: Maison Ferrand is the manufacturer and bottler of the Planteray Rum. The brand is known for its quality and produces this rum from distillates from Barbados and Trinidad. The rum is not bottled at cask strength and is not cold filtered, which emphasizes the diversity of aromas. This bottling is part of the Black Cask series and offers an interesting combination of origin and maturation.