Plantation Original Dark is a double-aged dark rum from the Plantation range, now renamed Planteray, bottled at 40% ABV.
It is distilled in Trinidad and Jamaica, aged in the Caribbean and then aged again in France, following an 18th-century method.
Part of the brand's 'Bar Classics' collection, it is a versatile workhorse for cocktails like the Dark 'n' Stormy and the Mai Tai.
It offers more body and flavour than a standard gold rum, with rich molasses, dark fruit, vanilla and spice.
Its artisanal label carries the classic Plantation design that the newer Planteray bottles have replaced. Double ageing gives it a depth and smoothness that a single-aged rum can't match, and the blend of Trinidad's lighter rums with Jamaica's bolder style creates a balance that bartenders around the world rely on for tiki drinks.
Aged rum is one of the most diverse spirits in the world, shaped by the sugarcane, the still and the warm climates where it matures, which speed up the interaction between spirit and wood.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Molasses, dark fruit and vanilla.
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Palate: Rich, with spice and toasted oak.
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Finish: Warm and lingering.
Specifications
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Brand: Plantation (now Planteray)
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Style: Double-aged dark rum
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Origin: Trinidad and Jamaica, aged in France
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Collection: Bar Classics
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ABV: 40% (80 proof)
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Plantation Original Dark is made for classic rum cocktails: build a Dark 'n' Stormy with ginger beer and lime, shake a Mai Tai with orange curaçao and orgeat, or float it on a Planter's Punch. It is great with cola, in a hot buttered rum, or splashed into a rum punch. Pair it with jerk chicken, barbecue ribs, plantains and bananas Foster. For a gathering, chill the bottle and set out glasses, ice and garnishes so guests can serve themselves. A bottle also makes a thoughtful host gift for a dinner party or the holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is it from?
Distilled in Trinidad and Jamaica, then double aged.
What is it best for?
Dark 'n' Stormys, Mai Tais and rum punch.
How strong is it?
It is bottled at 40% ABV, or 80 proof.
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