Distilled in 2008 in Trinidad, this Plantation rum underwent both tropical and continental maturation, having been matured in ex-bourbon casks in Trinidad and finished in France in Ferrand Cognac casks.

A 2007-vintage Australian rum from Plantation, made at Beenliegh Artisan Distillery and matured in bourbon casks for 13 years, before being transported to Europe for one year continental aging in Ferrand casks. Aromas of peaches, apricots, vanilla, coconut and lilac fill the nose, complemented by notes of cooked fruits, citrus, cocoa, vanilla and exotic fruits throughout the palate.

Single Traditional Pot Rum

Here we have the third instalment in Planation’s 2018 Single Cask Collection, Panama 12 Year Old. It’s seen three separate periods of ageing, first off with nine and a half years in bourbon casks in Panama before the usual Plantation one year in Ferrand casks in France. Finally, the rum spent another one and a half years in a cask which previously held Arran single malt, before it was bottled at 46.2% ABV.

As with all Plantation rums, this has the usual distinctive netting wrapped around the bottles – this is great from a branding/marketing point of view. I do like that Plantation have included some information about the rum’s ageing process, although there is no info about how the rum was actually created i.e. type of still used. There are some tasting notes, although stating that the nose is “complex, earthy, rum of pure cane juice proudly showing characteristics from ancient noble farms” is not particularly insightful nor useful. The additives are not directly referenced either.

The Plantation Fiji Islands – Single Cask Kilchoman Finish is a unique, limited release rum produced at the South Pacific distillery in Fiji and bottled by the independent bottler Maison Ferrand. Distilled in 2009 from molasses with an ABV of 49.6%, . This rum is characterized by a smoky and woody aroma complemented by tropical fruit, peat, and roasted notes. Its flavor profile features prominent woody, whiskey, peat, smoky, and dry elements. RumX users appreciate the double aging, unique blend of flavors, and the long finish that challenges the boundaries of traditional rum. This rum is perfect for rum enthusiasts who want to expand their collection and impress whiskey-drinking friends at the same time.

Category : Single Cask 2020 – Limited Edition

ABV : 49,6%

Origin : Fiji – Rum Co. of Fiji

Raw Material : Molasses

Fermentation : 4-5 days

Distillation : Triple column still & pot still

Tropical Ageing : 8,5 years in bourbon casks

Continental Ageing : 2 years in Ferrand casks

Further Maturation : 6 months in Kilchoman peated whisky casks 200L, which brings  a smoky character and a nice balance with the exuberant Fiji, which can be slightly grassy

Volatile Substances : 478 g/HL AA; Esters : 113 g/hL AA

Dosage : 2 g/L

Cane sugar caramel E150a (% volume) : Between 0% and 0.1%