Plantation XO 20th Anniversary Rum

Mild och rund med en underbar fruktighet

Great sipping rum. Smells sweet and fruity like mixed tropical fruits boiled in sugar. The oak influence is subtle but apparent. Sweet on the tongue, but not cloying at all, there’s molasses, honey, berries, cocoa, a little bananas foster with cinnamon notes from the wood spices, and a hint of coconut developing late on the palate. Feels silky smooth in the mouth, and the medium finish is nice and warm. Had this side by side with Kaniche perfección, which is created with a very similar process, and found them to be quite similar though the Kaniche was woodier but not as dark and sweet as the Plantation. Came in a really cool card box like a fancy scotch with a tropical scene depicted on it. The bottle was also ornately decorated, so no surprise that it was a bit pricey but a nice presentation. Almost perfection ;).

Extremely smooth and easy drinking. Sweet caramel flavor.

This is just delicious. My understanding is that these barrels are used for Angel's Envy Rye... I start here because that's a favorite and how I was led to this gem. Sweet Aroma of mostly molasses & brown sugar with strong hints of banana to come. Which came first? Chicken/egg? Does this remind me of bananas foster because Rum is in it? Or is rum in Bananas Foster because it pairs so well and Banana notes are prevalent in the profile. Either way that's what I think of in both Aroma and flavor. Sticky mouth feel and all the same flavors as above with the addition of vanilla. In fact, should have noted vanilla extract in the Aroma. Almost Creamy with black licorice notes Glorious

Nose - molasses, honey, brown sugar, banana, vanilla cream, mint, coconut, clove, grass, dry oak, moderate ethanol burn. Taste - molasses, overripe banana, ginger, clove, allspice, vanilla, toasted coconut, pineapple, mint, cherry, honey, brown sugar, graham cracker, mild to moderate alcohol bite, finishing medium length with molasses, overripe tropical fruit, and baking spice flavors. A Plantation with some decent age on it. That’s a change from the past few days. The nose isn’t so different from the younger Plantations’, but it’s richer and deeper. Molasses, banana, tropical fruit, and baking spice are in the mix. There’s a note like Old Spice deodorant that’s hard to place as well. The palate is similarly richer than its younger siblings, with a noticeably more whiskey-like profile. The finish is also better, and it has a medium full, pleasant mouthfeel. Overall, this is a step above the other Plantation offerings I’ve tried. It’s not great, but it’s a really solid dram that I’d happily sip neat. Tomorrow, my Plantation series ends with one I’m hoping will reign above the rest of the group. A big thank you to @ContemplativeFox for providing the generous sample!