PLANTATION BARBADOS 2005 — ELEGANT AND EXOTIC

This vintage was distilled in 2008 in a four column still at Trinidad Distillers, and has been aged 10 years in Trinidad, then matured 1 year in Ferrand casks.

SYMBOL

The label depicts a plantation where oxen pull a plow through the earth to remember that Trinidad was an important land for sugar cane cultivation before rum was introduced. The Frieze highlights a red ibis, symbol of the island of Trinite also present on the coat of arms of Trinidad and Tobago.

TASTING NOTES

Nose : White fruits directly followed by white chocolate are enhanced by a citrus notes wich bring fresh component. Very floral and slightly woody.

Palate : Freshness first pops up with deep fruit notes. Spices arrive later and are mixed with woody tones.

Finish : Round bouquet of chocolate and spices.

CHARACTERISTICS

Alc./Vol. : 42%

Origin : Trinidad

Distillery : Trinidad Distillers

Raw material : Molasses

Fermentation : 4 days

Distillation : Column Still

Tropical ageing : 10 years in Bourbon cask,

Continental ageing, elevage : 1 year in Ferrand cask

Volatile Substances : 88 g/hL AA

Dosage : 12 g/L