Planteray Rum Extreme Series VI The Legends of Rum No. 1 Haiti 2005

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Nose: A rich and complex bouquet where dark chocolate and oak take center stage. initially intense and slightly funky, it reveals hints of fresh cane juice, lime peel, and lemongrass. as it opens, notes of caramelized banana, soursop, and a subtle spiciness emerge, creating a layered and intriguing aromatic profile.

Palate: Dry yet velvety, offering a bold interplay of licorice, honey, and dark chocolate. the freshness of green tea and zesty lime brings contrast, while touches of banana, tonka bean, and toasted almond and a light salinity add even more depth.

Finish: Lingering and complex, with cocoa, ripe banana, and honey intertwining with notes of apricot, clove, and a gentle vegetal saltiness. a delicate trace of caramelized nuts and tobacco lingers on the palate.

Distilled from fresh cane juice at Haiti's legendary Barbancourt distillery in 2005 using a column still, this rum spent 19 years aging in tropical conditions in bourbon casks before an additional year of continental aging in Ferrand casks — a dual-climate maturation that coaxes remarkable complexity from relatively low ester levels (43 g/hL AA) and zero added sugar or caramel coloring.

• The rum inside this bottle has been aging since 2005.
• Haiti has one of the most distinctive rum-making traditions in the entire Caribbean, rooted in a French colonial heritage that never quite followed the path of its neighbors.