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Rum OFTD Overproof 70cl - Planteray

Planteray
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Rum 70 cl 69.0% vol Intense, spicy, notes of vanilla and caramel

$57.70−21%($82.43/ℓ)
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Technical information

Producer
Planteray
Type
Rum
Format
70 cl
Gradation
69.0%
Aging
Minimum 3 years
Aromatic profile
Intense, spicy, notes of vanilla and caramel
Ingredients
Molasses, water, yeasts
Type of cask
American oak barrels
Distillation method
Continuous column
Color
Dark amber
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OFTD Overproof Planteray presents itself as a rum with character, bold in strength yet surprisingly focused in its aromatic profile. On the nose a dark, enveloping tapestry emerges: intense molasses, notes of caramel and ripe fruit, hints of sweet spices and a light toasted touch that adds depth. The sip is full, warm and direct, with the alcohol clearly present but integrated, supporting a dense structure and a pleasant roundness.

In cocktails it finds its realm: ideal for bold mixes and punches that need body and personality, but it also stands up well to a measured tasting with an ice cube or a few drops of water to open the aromas. It pairs successfully with dark chocolate, spiced desserts and smoked or grilled dishes. It’s a rum that demands careful dosing, but rewards with length and character those who seek an intense, versatile sip for structured cocktails or decisive tasting moments.

Brand

Planteray

FranceSince 1999

Planteray is Maison Ferrand's rum brand led by founder and master blender Alexandre Gabriel. The brand highlights the different terroirs of rum (Caribbean, Latin America, Indian/Pacific Ocean) and offers a range from bar blends to vintage releases and single cask bottlings, often featuring double maturation: a period of tropical aging in the region of origin followed by a final finish in Ferrand casks in France.
  • Brand evolution from Plantation to Planteray (transition begun in 2024).
  • Terroir-driven approach with rums selected from historic distilleries (e.g. Clarendon, Long Pond, Trinidad Distillers, WIRD).
  • Practice of double maturation (tropical aging + finishing in France in Ferrand casks).
  • Wide range: from bar expressions to premium blends and limited vintage single casks.
  • Involvement and role of Alexandre Gabriel as founder and master blender.

Specialities

  • rum
  • aged rum
  • vintage rum
  • single cask
  • premium blends
  • limited editions
  • rum aged/finished in Cognac casks
The story
Originally launched as Plantation in the late 1990s and developed by Alexandre Gabriel within Maison Ferrand, the brand gradually expanded its range with blends, vintage releases and single casks sourced in collaboration with historic distilleries (for example Clarendon and Long Pond in Jamaica, Trinidad Distillers, West Indies Rum Distillery in Barbados). From 2024 the brand began transitioning its name from Plantation to Planteray, a decision publicly announced by the owner.
Distillation
Various: Planteray bottles and blends rums distilled at different facilities; methods include both pot still (including repeated/double‑retort pot stills for certain releases) and column still, depending on the distillery of origin.
Ageing
Double maturation: initial aging in the place of origin (tropical climate, often in ex‑bourbon) followed by a period of finishing/aging in France in Ferrand casks (ex‑Cognac) or other selected casks (e.g. Pedro Ximénez, special finishes).
Raw materials
  • molasses
  • sugarcane
Representative products
  • Clarendon 1984 (Jamaica) 40yo
  • Trinidad 2003 (Vintage series)
  • Barbados XO 20th Anniversary
  • PXXO 20th Anniversary (Pedro Ximénez finish)
  • Terravera Collection (e.g. Belize 2008, Mauritius 2013)
  • Rum Fiji 2019 Coffee Liqueur Cask Selection