Plantation Barbados Rum XO 20th Anniversary 40% vol.

A double-aged Barbados rum with 20 years of experience behind the recipe: Maison Ferrand's Plantation XO 20th Anniversary is first aged in American ex-bourbon barrels in Barbados before receiving a finish in French Cognac casks from the Charente region. It is precisely this second aging stage that shapes its character.

On the nose, dried apricot, honey, and a hint of leather. The palate reveals a creamy, almost oily texture with flavors of apricot jam, vanilla, and dark tobacco—underpinned by the typical Cognac fruitiness from the Limousin oak barrels. The finish brings cinnamon, ginger, and a pleasantly bitter note that lingers longer than expected.

It's at its best neat at room temperature—no ice to dilute its texture. For cocktails, it's equally impressive as a base for an Old Fashioned with orange bitters. Serving temperature: 18–20 °C.