With Planteray Barbados DASH, the Planteray distillery pays tribute to Henderson “Digger” Skinner and a family legacy deeply rooted in the history of Stade's West Indies Rum Distillery. Digger Skinner dedicated 45 years of his life to rum production in Barbados, continuing the work of his father, Cleophas Alleyne, who had himself worked there for 47 years. Together, they represent 92 years of expertise passed down through generations, through practice, experience, and in-depth knowledge of the craft. This edition of the Extreme Series VI – Legends of Rum collection highlights this legacy and the relationship established between rum artisans and the Planteray distillery.
Distilled in 2022 at Stade's West Indies Rum Distillery (WIRD) in Barbados , this rum is made from molasses . Its fermentation can last from two days to two weeks , before distillation is carried out using both pot stills and column stills . This combination of distillation methods contributes to the unique character of this rum and reflects the research and development of traditional Barbadian rum production techniques.
The aging process takes place in two stages. The rum first spends two years in the tropical climate of Barbados, in ex-Bourbon barrels . It then goes to France for an additional year of maturation in a continental climate, in Ferrand casks . The total aging is thus three years , according to Planteray's principle of double maturation, which allows the rum to evolve in two distinct environments.
Bottled at 59% ABV, Planteray Barbados DASH is limited to only 960 bottles. The blend contains 233 g/hL AA of esters and 579 g/hL AA of congeners .
The name DASH refers to an old method of working with dunder and sugarcane scum to enrich the fermentation. This approach reflects Planteray's desire to revive certain historical rum-making practices in Barbados.
