Plantation 3 Stars White Rum

1.29.22 Served: Neat, Snifter Bottle Open: Same Day Aroma: First impression is that of rich caramel on the stove. The smell of sugar just before burning, and the nutty mallaird reaction of browning butter. Second sniffs with more intense swirling yield tropical aromas, mostly papaya, with a bit of mango. There is a smell that I can only describe as "freeze pop" that I attribute to many other rums that has a faint presence here. It's a plastic-y and artificial fruit sort of smell. On the whole, much more pleasant when left to rest. Flavor: Medium, lingering body. First impression is buttery like the nose breathing back out gives a papaya-banana combo. A decent amount of sweetness. The burn is suppressed but not completely muted by the flavor. Overall impression: Might not drink this straight, but its pleasant character would do well in simple cocktails where the mixers support rather than overpower its flavors.

Nose: Banana, vanilla Palate: Banana, some tropical fruit, vanilla Finish: Spicy and warming

Smooth and sweet

Fruity and sweet

My favorite mixing white Rum