Planteray Rum Extreme Series VI The Legends of Rum No. 6 Jamaica MMW 1998

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Nose: Bold and expressive, opening with bright notes of orange zest and rich tobacco. layers of passion fruit, apricot, and pink grapefruit peel emerge, bringing a vibrant tropical edge. hints of rosemary, cedar, and cloves add depth, while a leathery undertone lingers, reinforcing its aged complexity.

Palate: Intense and full-bodied, striking a balance between dark chocolate, honey, and licorice. the fruitiness from the nose carries through, interwoven with coffee, ginger, and subtle herbaceous notes of thyme and laurel. the structured oak influence brings a tannic dryness, while hints of blackberry and pear add contrast.

Finish: Exceptionally long and evolving, with lingering licorice, dry wood, and pipe tobacco. nutty nuances of walnut and hazelnut blend with molasses and a touch of pine sap, creating a refined, almost rancio-like profile. a final whisper of peppermint and cherry leaves a fresh yet warming impression.

Distilled from molasses at Jamaica's Clarendon Distillery in 1998 using traditional pot stills with a fermentation period of two to three weeks, a process that produces those famously funky, ester-rich flavors Jamaican rum is known for, this rum then spent 21 years aging in the Caribbean before making its way to France for an additional six years in Ferrand casks, a dual-aging approach that explains its jaw-dropping complexity and 1821 g/hL AA volatile compound count.

• 21 years of total production time.
• That number on the technical sheet 1821 g/hL AA of volatile compounds is noteworthy. Jamaican rum is famous for its funky, ester-driven character, but this expression pushes that intensity into near-legendary territory.