Plantation Australia 2009 Single Cask Rum

This highly complex rum is meant to be savored. Its absolute best application is served neat or with a single large ice cube, allowing its layered fruit and spice notes to unfold slowly in the glass. It also pairs exceptionally well with aged cheeses, roasted nuts, or dark chocolate desserts.

Nose: Bright aromas of mandarin jam, grapefruit zest, and dried apricot mix with warm notes of pistachio, black pepper, star anise, and subtle sherry.

Palate: Round and highly fruit forward. Flavors of candied citrus, cherry, and pear blend seamlessly with roasted almond, dark chocolate, and elegant vinous notes.

Finish: Medium to long, leaving a dry and sophisticated blend of cinnamon, clove, toasted nuts, and dried fruit..

This molasses based rum undergoes a highly unusual 15 day fermentation process using two distinct yeast strains: twelve days with Schizosaccharomyces pombe and three days with Saccharomyces cerevisiae. After pot still distillation, it ages for 11 years in ex bourbon barrels in the tropical Australian climate. It then travels to France for one year in French oak Ferrand Cognac casks, followed by a final four month finish in Palo Cortado sherry casks.

• The Beenleigh Artisan Distillery is the oldest continuously operating distillery in Australia, officially founded in 1884.
• The rare Schizosaccharomyces pombe yeast used during fermentation is traditionally associated with African beer production and is incredibly uncommon in traditional rum making.
• With 277 grams per hectoliter of volatile substances, this specific expression packs nearly three times the aromatic compounds of a standard aged rum.