Plantation Venezuela 2010 (Whitespotted Eagle Ray)

Pepper, green chili

The Cognac comes through handily on the nose, lending an elegance and refinement to a slightly smokey rum base. Notes of fresh roasted coffee waft freely on scenting the glass. Flavor-wise, this is a powehouse of compact and deeply rich rum, with a shroud of wood. Dark chewy notes of toffee, toasted pie crust and full city roast coffee bean are also given credit. A fairly long finish ends on a vibrant peppery note. As with the majority of the Plantation releases, this one is another winner. Grab a few bottles while you can.