Plantation's Beer Cask Finish is a rum from the island of Trinidad, in the south-east of the West Indies.
It was distilled from molasses in a 4-column alembic at Trinidad Distillers Limited, after a 3-day fermentation.
This was followed by 10 years' ageing on the island in bourbon casks, before being repatriated to France for 1 year's maturation in Cognac casks from Maison Ferrand, in the Château de Bonbonnet cellars. This 2009 vintage was then finished for a further 11 months in barrels that had previously contained Duvel. Duvel is a Belgian high-fermentation lager created in 1923.
This is a limited edition from the Single Cask Collection. Each bottle is numbered.
Nico's tasting notes
The nose is full of mellow yellow fruit, with cereal accents that evoke a round, sweet rum. Abundant stone notes bring a particularly generous pastry side, supported by bitter almond.
With a little aeration, a soft but roasted woodiness is revealed, along with fuller-bodied spicy notes with slight tarry nuances. The fruitiness then resurfaces with an oily character reminiscent of orange peel.
On the palate, greedy American oak quickly gives way to a pastry-like indulgence. Raisins, prunes and almonds evoke a rich, creamy cake batter, generously drizzled with rum.
On the finish, a hint of roasting spices up the palate.
"A very gourmet and pastry version of Trinidad rums..."
