Planteray O.F.T.D. Overproof

Profile: The Planteray O.F.T.D. Overproof at a Glance

• New Name: PLANTATION becomes PLANTERAY
• Planteray O.F.T.D.: Overproof with plenty of fire and even more history
• International Blending: Unites robust rums from Guyana, Jamaica and Barbados
• Traditional & Powerful: Up to two weeks of fermentation, pot still and Port Mourant Power
• Deep maturation: Up to 14 years of aging plus finishing in Ferrand casks
• Made for rum aficionados: Developed by seven rum lovers with taste and vision

Portrait: What makes the Planteray O.F.T.D. Overproof special

Anyone who thinks rum is only for cocktails with little umbrellas definitely hasn't met Planteray O.F.T.D. This overproof rum (yes, with a proud 69% ABV) is not for the faint of heart – or thin ice cubes. The abbreviation O.F.T.D. stands for "Old Fashioned Traditional Dark" – and that's not just an empty phrase, but an honest statement. The whole thing was created by Planteray mastermind Alexandre Gabriel and six other rum enthusiasts.
It sounds a bit like a pirate crew on a world voyage – only with better glasses. What ends up in the glass is a blend of three rum nations with character: Guyana (fermented for one week, aged for 1-2 years in new and old barrels), Jamaica (two weeks of fermentation – they take it seriously there – one rum aged for 1-2 years in old and new oak Casks and another aged for 14 years in new barrels!), and Barbados (fermented for 3 days – make some serious noise! ​​
Aged for 2-5 years). Distillation ranges from pot stills (in Jamaica) to twin column stills (and pot stills in Barbados) to the legendary Port Mourant double wooden still (in Guyana). As if that weren't enough, the blend receives a finishing period of 3-6 months in small, used Ferrand cognac casks in France – because good rum can also benefit from a touch of French flair.

In short: O.F.T.D. is like an international summit meeting – only louder, stronger, and significantly more drinkable.

Tasting Notes: This is how the Planteray O.F.T.D. Overproof tastes like

• Nose: powerful, intense, and clearly defined – the nose is enveloped by aromas of freshly brewed coffee, ripe oranges, dark plums, and fruity marmalade – accompanied by a hint of fine truffle, which lends the bouquet a special depth
• Palate: on the palate, this overproof rum reveals itself with impressive richness and complexity – caramel cream, dark chocolate, and vanilla open the experience, followed by a warming spice of cinnamon and nutmeg – raisins, oak, and rich molasses add depth, while subtle smoky notes provide an exciting balance
• Finish: long, intense, and lingering – with dark chocolate, spicy caramel, and a distinctive clove note – long aromas of brown cane molasses, oak, and juicy plum remain in the empty glass