Plantation Original Dark Trinidad

Just another one for collection purpose, I cant have money in my pockey, they burn hole :) So better spend them on rum!

This rum has a great flavor going on but is not in the cask long enough to really give it the full statement that it's looking to make. This is first aged for 3-5 years with some 8 year blended in. After that is is put into ferrand Cognac casks for another year to a year and a half. This finish comes through quite strong on this one you get a lot different bolder tasting yet very smooth and not spicy at all. This one I rank down because the presence of alcohol is fairly heavy for something even just aged for about 5 years. Bold, slight oak, slight smoke.

Overall for sipping I give this an 8, for not appearing to be artificially sweetened or colored it has a little bit too much alcoholic bite/nose going on. For mixing easily a 10 but I rate my spirits on neat tasting not mixing. I tried the planters punch on the back of the bottle and it was excellent.

A classy all around rum at this excellent price point.

Medium sweetness, still a bit light on the nose but enjoyable and smooth.

Can't get better real rum for this price. Distinctive flavor in cocktails.

Vzhledem k ceně není nejhorší, trošku ostřejší ale stále chutná

Here in Quebec, the Original Dark from Plantation is only available via private import, which means you need to buy at least one case at the time and go through an elaborate ordering process.
Luckily for me, I have some very Rum enthusiastic friends, and so last summer I ordered two cases that we shared together.
Priced at 30$ CAD, I personally think the only other product that matches its quality price ratio is the El Dorado 8 yo. All of my friends agree that it is very tasty and extra smooth. I went through practically an entire bottle with one of my friend the 1st time I tasted it, just sipping it on the rocks (beware, it then becomes extra smooth and dangerous, with delicious coffee and chocolate milk flavours).
Since then I used it in Painkillers and to bake some Rum cakes for the Holidays.
Very recommended.

Excellent nose and taste for good money. Recommended!

Great smell to it and it's pretty tasty too. Makes a great Cuba lebra.

Strong dark and powerful. I love the bottle the label and the syrup lol. Strong and powerful in aroma and flavour. Hit it

Plantation is my favourite rum at the moment and this original dark is also a nice one. It Smells very fruity, and it’s taste also like That. The aftertaste is still fruity but with a very little burn in it. What a nice one. And in the cola he’s the best. I give it an 8!!!