Plantation Panama 2002

Tasting Notes

"The nose bears more astringency than one might expect from a ten year-old rum, but the ethanol is attenuated by aromas from the bakery. Once allowed to breathe, aromas are easier to pick out, including green apple, banana, pear and grapefruit peel. Beyond the fruit is caramel, honey and vanilla. Finally, there is a bit of pepper. The rum enters with ample sweetness and spice represented by honey and cinnamon, respectively. Also here is black pepper and caramel, combined with coffee, cocoa, and vanilla. Before long, the palate is coated in a thin layer of oaky tannins that quickly turns bitter. Subsequent sips bring the impression of dark and dried fruits including plum, cherry, and plump raisins. The long finish is dominated by the sweetness and bitter tannins."