Equiano is a unique Afro-Caribbean unsweetened molasses rum. This blend is mixed with molasses from Gray's distilleries on the African island of Mauritius and Foursquare on the island of Barbados.
Rum is first aged in Mauritius for 10 years in Limousin French oak and ex-cognac barrels. They are then transported to Barbados, where they are mixed with rum, which has been aged for at least 8 years in ex-bourbon barrels in Barbados.
Rum is named after the Nigerian writer Olaudah Equiano, who was a prominent aboliconist, a traveler, and one of the first slave freedom fighters in Africa. By trading in rum, Olaudah redeemed himself from slavery and could devote himself to the slave liberation movement. This is one of the reasons why the rum company (Equiano Rum Co) devotes a certain percentage of its profits to promoting equality.
Equiano is exclusively mixed and bottled at Foursquare Distillery in Barbados.
Planteray XO 20th Anniversary is a luxury rum created to celebrate Alexander Gabriel's 20th anniversary as head blender at Planteray. It is the result of a masterful fusion of Barbadian opulence and French savoir-faire, resulting in an exceptionally indulgent rum.
Planteray XO 20th Anniversary is a blend of carefully selected extra aged rums from Barbados. They are first aged in ex-bourbon casks in Barbados for 8 to 15 years, then transported to southwest France where they are aged in small French oak ex-cognac casks for a further 2 to 10 years. This traditional double maturation process gives the rum incredible finesse and complexity.
Tasting this rum reveals a sophisticated palette of flavours including chocolate, vanilla, ripe banana, roasted coconut and hints of fresh mango. The nose is complex, with exotic notes of sugar cane, oaky vanilla and roasted coconut, enriched with aromas of cocoa, candied orange and cigarette box. This rum has the colour of old mahogany, indicating its long maturation and rich flavour.
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