Planteray Barbados 5 year old

Profile: The Planteray Barbados 5 year old at a Glance

• New Name: PLANTATION becomes PLANTERAY
• Five-year-old rum from the Planteray Signature range, produced in Barbados
• Blend of pot still and column still distillates, fermented over 3-4 days
• Double maturation: first in ex-Bourbon Barrels in Barbados, then in Ferrand Casks in France
• Raw material molasses, refined by tropical and continental climate
• Light dosage of 16 g/l, ensures a rounded, harmonious style

Portrait: What makes the Planteray Barbados 5 year old special

The Planteray Barbados 5 year old is a high-quality rum from the Signature range by Planteray (formerly Plantation), combining traditional Caribbean production methods with French aging techniques. It is produced in Barbados, one of the Caribbean's most important rum islands, from molasses and after a 3- to 4-day fermentation. Distillation takes place in both classic pot stills (including a historic 1850s Batson still) and twin column stills to produce a balanced and complex distillate.

The rums in this blend first mature for 3 to 4 years in former Bourbon Barrels in a tropical climate directly on Barbados. This is followed by a second maturation in small, used Ferrand barrels made of French oak. These are aged for a further one to two years in the cool cellars of Château de Bonbonnet in the Cognac region of France. This two-stage maturation process—tropical and continental - gives the rum additional complexity and depth.

With a light dosage of 16 g/l, the rum's flavor is rounded off without overpowering its character. The Planteray Barbados 5-Year-Old is a prime example of international rum craftsmanship—carefully composed, artisanally aged, and stylistically balanced.

Tasting Notes: This is how the Planteray Barbados 5 year old tastes like

• Nose: The first impression is characterized by luscious aromas from the bakery: brown sugar, honey, dark caramel, and roasted almonds immediately rise to the nose. These are complemented by delicately spicy aromas of pipe tobacco and grilled marshmallows, which lend the bouquet a warm, slightly smoky depth. With some aeration, piquant hints of bacon and speck develop, followed by dried fruits such as currants and prunes. The aromas unfold in a complex and almost endlessly changing way
• Palate: On the palate, the rum is bittersweet with a pronounced caramelized onion note, which is both sweet and savory. This impression is accompanied by delicate toast aromas and biscuit, which give structure to the middle section. As the wine progresses, roasted wood notes come to the fore, combined with fruity Accents of baked fruit - a slight resinousness underlines the depth of the flavor profile
• Finish: The finish is medium to long, with a pleasant bittersweet finish - a delicate hint of chocolate lingers, giving the rum an elegant, balanced finish