PLANTATION RUM - Long Pond 2005 - Jamaica - 45.2%
Plantation Rum is an exceptional house born from the passionate vision of Alexandre Gabriel, driven by the desire to evoke authentic emotions. For him, a great spirit "is above all the sharing of a strong emotion." This true enthusiast invested himself particularly in the art of rum making when he explored the resale of old Cognac barrels in the Caribbean. Captivated by the richness of the terroirs expressed through these exceptional rums, he wanted to import his unique know-how derived from barrel aging, inherited from Cognac. His goal: to enhance the maturation to reveal all the complexity and authenticity of terroir rums, which he sometimes considered altered by too crude aging – yes, A. Gabriel is a perfectionist at heart :). This is how the Plantation brand was born, a true laboratory for his innovative project. His commitment did not stop there as he also invested in production by acquiring distilleries and stakes in production companies. A charismatic and passionate figure, whose energy is transmitted in each of his creations, propelling Plantation Rum among the greatest French bottlers.
This exceptional Jamaican rum signed Plantation Rum comes directly from the 2005 vintage. After a long and controlled fermentation, the molasses juices were carefully distilled in the famous John Dore stills at Long Pond and Vendôme at Clarendon. The resulting spirits were then aged for 12 years in Bourbon and Sherry casks in Barbados, imparting depth and aromatic complexity. Finally, a very careful second maturation was carried out in France, in Cognac, in barrels from the Pierre Ferrand house, bringing that subtle and remarkable signature that characterizes Plantation. The detail that makes the difference at bottling: the artisanal raffia wrapping around the bottles, a traditional method initially used to prevent counterfeiting. This touch of authenticity charms enthusiasts and gives each bottle a unique character, the kind of attention to detail we particularly appreciate at Clos des Spiritueux!
For lovers and curious minds of the world of spirits, we will be delighted to welcome you to our Clos des Spiritueux boutique in Bordeaux, where you can taste a few drops of this precious nectar for free – an experience not to be missed for enthusiasts and connoisseurs!
