The Plantation Barbados XO Amburana Cask 48% is a distinguished single cask rum, crafted with care at the West Indies Rum Distillery in Barbados. This exquisite rum is a rare gem, bottled exclusively for the Netherlands and finished in the unique Amburana Casks, a distinct wood sourced from the forests of Latin America. This meticulous process involves tropical maturation for several years in bourbon casks, followed by a year of continental maturation in Ferrand Cognac casks, and finally a six-month finish in Amburana wood casks. This fusion of traditional methods and innovative aging techniques brings the full potential of its Barbadian heritage to life. Utilizing both copper pot stills, revered for over 700 years, and column stills, which date back to the early 19th century, this rum achieves a perfect balance between soft, aromatic, and light, elegant notes. The meticulous distillation of molasses or sugarcane juice in small distilleries, followed by aging in oak barrels previously used for bourbon, imbues the rum with its distinctive character. In the Caribbean climate, the rum develops its rich, intense aromas during its multi-year aging in old cellars warmed by the tropical sun, with approximately 7% evaporating naturally through the oak wood each year.
Amburana Casks are crafted from Amburana wood, an exclusive type of wood found in the forests of Latin America, known for adding distinct aromatic notes to the spirits aged within them.
The Plantation Barbados XO undergoes a three-stage maturation process, including tropical aging in bourbon casks, continental aging in Ferrand Cognac casks, and a final finish in Amburana wood casks. This process enhances the rum's complexity and depth.
The warm Caribbean climate accelerates the aging process, allowing the rum to develop its full, intense aromas as it matures in cellars warmed by the tropical sun.
The Plantation Barbados XO Amburana Cask 48% is an exceptional rum that showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of West Indies Rum Distillery. Its unique maturation process and the influence of the rare Amburana Casks result in a rum with a beautifully complex and harmonious flavor profile. Whether you're a seasoned rum enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this bottle is a must-try for anyone looking to experience the pinnacle of Barbadian rum-making tradition.
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