Plantation Extreme Series V Barbados 2007 Vintage Rum

Plantation Extreme Series V Barbados 2007 is one of three limited-edition vintage rums released in 2022 in the fifth Extreme Collection, all from the West Indies Rum Distillery in Barbados. It is made from molasses, fermented for three to four days and distilled in a mix of Gregg pot still and column still. The 2007 rum spent two years ageing in bourbon casks in the Caribbean, around ten more years in bourbon casks in Europe, and a final two years in a single 350-litre Ferrand cask. It is bottled at full proof, 58% ABV, with no dosage and no added caramel, in a 750ml bottle with a presentation box.

Tasting Notes: Butterscotch, coconut, vanilla, tropical fruit, chocolate and spice.

Nose: Butterscotch, nutmeg, vanilla, coconut and nuts with honeysuckle, cinnamon, coffee and crème brûlée.

Palate: Lemon peel, roasted coconut and almond with chocolate, tobacco, pepper and banana, then mango, passion fruit and orange peel.

Finish: Long and dry, with spice and chocolate.

Serve: Neat, with a few drops of water if you like.