Plantation Guyana 2007 15 Year Old Rum 70cl Benriach comes out of the barrel

comes out of the barrel at about 109allowing the distiller to add little water and retain the true characteristics of the bourbon flavour

and notes of crisp green apple

leading to a whisky that is soft

The wine is then aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels

Plantation Guyana 2007 15 Year Old Rum 70cl Benriach comes out of the barrelOn the nose this single vintage rum from Guyana is intense and rich. It starts on pastry notes of cocoa and almond, vanilla and lime peel. The palate is rich and oily, it follows the nose with more flowers and orange, tobacco, raisins, berries, almonds and hazelnuts that lead to a very long, spicy and fresh peppery finish. Aged for 13 years in 200L bourbon casks in Guyana and 2 years in 350L Ferrand casks in France.