Planteray Xaymaca Special Dry Rum

Planteray Xaymaca Special Dry Rum is a loving nod to 19th-century Jamaican rums, specifically designed to highlight that classic "rum funk." It’s a blend of 100% pot still rums from two esteemed Jamaican distilleries, Long Pond and Clarendon. This isn't some dusty old bottle, but rather a thoughtful creation by Alexandre Gabriel, the Master Blender for Planteray (formerly Plantation Rum), a brand known for its double-aging process and for making diverse rum expressions more accessible. The name "Xaymaca" itself is a tribute to the island's original Arawak name, meaning "land of wood and water." What's really interesting is the use of traditional pot stills, like the John Dore at Long Pond and the Vendôme at Clarendon, to achieve those intense, slightly smoky, and fruity notes – think black banana and flambéed pineapple – that cocktail enthusiasts often seek for their home bar creations.

Planteray Xaymaca Special Dry is a 100% pot still Jamaican rum, bringing that classic "rum funk" with notes of flambéed banana and pineapple. It's dry with a complex, fruity, and subtly smoky character. This makes it a versatile player in your home bar, shining in Daiquiris, Mai Tais, and other tropical or tiki-style cocktails where its distinctive Jamaican notes can really sing.

Planteray Xaymaca Special Dry Rum offers a complex aroma of caramelized banana, ripe pineapple, and a hint of vanilla. The palate is dry and fruity, with notes of rose water, pear, and apricot, leading to a long, spicy finish with lingering tropical fruit.