Rum Plantation Guyana 2008 Demerara Zebra Single Cask Vol 47.10% Cl 70

Plantation rums embody a journey through different lands and cultures, from Jamaica to Barbados, Panama to Trinidad, Guyana to Fiji Islands. Each rum reflects the distinctive characteristics of the area from which it comes, with its unique traditions and production techniques.

Plantation Single Cask:
Plantation Single Cask rums represent high-quality limited releases that have undergone a double tropical aging process in ex-bourbon barrels followed by further aging in ex-Cognac Ferrand barrels at Chateau de Bonbonnet in France. In this particular case, Plantation Rum Guyana 2008 Demerara Zebra underwent an additional six months of aging in Zebra barrels, which combine chestnut and acacia wood.

Tasting Characteristics:

• Distillation: Pot Still
• Tropical Aging: 9.5 years in Bourbon barrels
• Continental aging: 1 year in Ferrand barrels
• Maturation: 6 months in Zebra (chestnut and acacia) barrels
• Volatile Substances: 124 g/hL AA
• Esters: 35 g/hL AA
• Dosage: 4 g/L
• No added Caramel: Without added caramel

Aromatic Profile:

• Nose: Complex, with initial notes of bitter almond and vanilla that evolve into a more phenolic profile with accents of leather, allspice and gentian root.
• Taste: Intense and spicy, with hints of clove and cinnamon, followed by balsamic notes. Aromas of bacon, tobacco and maple syrup emerge later.

Plantation Rum Guyana 2008 Demerara Zebra Single Cask is an expression of great complexity and depth, with a unique character resulting from its carefully curated aging and maturation. Each bottle represents an opportunity to explore the fascination and diversity of the world of rum.