Planteray Stiggins' Fancy Pineapple Rum

It is a remarkable tool for cocktail making. Its best application is adding a sophisticated tropical element to classic recipes like the Daiquiri or the Piña Colada. It is also exceptional simply poured over a large ice cube.

Nose: Rich tropical bouquet of ripe pineapple, peach, and citrus peel mixed with warm notes of clove and nutmeg.

Palate: Ripe banana, fresh pineapple, and subtle baking spices. The texture is rich and beautifully balanced.

Finish: Satisfying and long, leaving traces of vanilla, roasted pineapple, and a touch of smoky oak.

The production requires two separate processes. The rinds of Victoria pineapples are infused in Planteray 3 Stars rum and then distilled in a traditional pot still. The flesh of the fruit is separately infused in Planteray Original Dark rum. Finally, the true pineapple distillate and the dark rum fruit infusion are carefully blended together.

• The name honors Reverend Stiggins, a character from Charles Dickens' book The Pickwick Papers whose favorite drink was pineapple rum.
• It was originally created as a limited release for the 2014 Tales of the Cocktail festival before overwhelming demand made it a permanent offering.
• The process exclusively uses Victoria pineapples, a specific variety highly prized for its intense aroma and natural sweetness.