PLANTATION - Pineapple Stiggins' Fancy Smoky Formula - 2021 Edition - 40%
The iconic story of Plantation begins in 1989 when Alexandre Gabriel discovers the prestigious Maison Ferrand in the heart of the Cognac region. Driven by a passion for exceptional spirits, he surrounds himself with a dedicated team and embarks on a vast journey around the globe to build a committed distribution network sharing the same values of authenticity, quality, and excellence as Maison Ferrand. During the 1990s, he ventures into the Caribbean islands with the innovative ambition to reuse some used Cognac barrels to refine exceptional rums. From this quest is born Plantation, a unique range of terroir rums, celebrating the richness and diversity of Caribbean raw materials. Today, the Maison proudly focuses on three major pillars: Grande Champagne Ferrand Cognac, French Citadelle Gin, and of course, Plantation Terroir Rum. Plantation also owns the West Indies Rum Distillery in Barbados and holds a strategic stake in National Rum of Jamaica (Clarendon Distillery and Long Pond), thus strengthening its influence in the premium rum world.
The "1824 English Journal of Patent and Inventions" as well as the "1844 Journal of Agricultural Society" were major historical and technical sources that inspired the creation of this exceptional Pineapple rum. Carefully selected pieces of Ripe Golden Pineapple are delicately infused into an original Plantation dark rum aged for 3 months, ensuring a harmonious blend of flavors. The pineapple peel, rich in precious essential oils, is also macerated to bring a subtle and unique aromatic complexity. This rum is then carefully distilled in Barbados, respecting traditional methods that guarantee superior quality. Its maturation takes place in 200-liter oak barrels that previously contained peat-smoked Irish Single Malt whisky from the Teeling distillery, giving this rum an elegant smoky touch and distinctive woody notes that captivate the most demanding connoisseurs.
