How long is Plantation XO 20th anniversary aged?

12-20 years
Plantation XO 20th Anniversary rum is a combination of pot-stilled and column-stilled Barbadian rums that are initially aged in the Caribbean in ex-bourbon casks for 12-20 years. They are then transported to France for a second 12-18 months aging in small French oak casks.

Is Plantation a good rum?

Plantation 20th Anniversary XO Plantation Grande Reserve 5-Year-Old Barbados rum is a staggeringly good bargain at $21.99 for 750mL; it’s zesty and playful with hints of banana, vanilla wafer, and subdued oak. If you’re new to sipping rum, it’s a perfect place to start.

Does Plantation rum have added sugar?

Allegedly, specific bottlings of rum by brands including Plantation, Bacardi, Zacapa, and Angostura contain between 17-22 grams of sugar per liter. This looks to be the average amount of sugar added by those brands that add sugar. Other brands are either much higher (40 g/l) or quite low (5-9 g/l).

How long is Plantation XO aged for?

Plantation XO 20th Anniversary rum is a combination of pot-stilled and column-stilled Barbadian rums that are initially aged in the Caribbean in ex-bourbon casks for 12-20 years. They are then transported to France for a second 12-18 months aging in small French oak casks.

Is Plantation Rum changing its name?

Plantation Rum To Change Brand Name Citing Association With “Dark Realities Of The Past” Bonbonnet, France (June 29, 2020) – Plantation Rum announces today that its brand name will evolve. The brand pledges to work with its stakeholders on this initiative and will communicate more specific details at a later date.

Is Plantation 5 year a Gold rum?

In the glass Plantation Barbados Rum Aged 5 Years is a classic golden brown colour. A colour very popular in Scotch Whisky, Cognac and Rum.

Who owns plantation rum?

Maison Ferrand
Maison Ferrand is the owner of the Plantation rum brand with global distribution in 68 countries. The company produces Cognac and gin at its facility in Cognac, France and the purchase of West Indies Rum Distillery (WIRD) marks the first distillery acquisition outside of France.