{"product_id":"plantation-jamaica-2009-rum","title":"Plantation Jamaica 2009 Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlantation Jamaica 2009 Rum. Cognac Ferrand \/ Maison Ferrand, Jamaica — a single-vintage 2009 Jamaican rum blended from the Long Pond and Monymusk distilleries, aged in Jamaica then re-aged in cognac casks at Chateau de Bonbonnet, France, capturing the delicate and complex Jamaican pot still character of that specific vintage year: dried banana, cooked apple, guava, honeysuckle, and vanilla.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach Plantation single-vintage Jamaica release documents a specific year of production at specific distilleries — a transparent approach to provenance that most blended rum brands cannot offer. The 2009 vintage draws from two of Jamaica's most historically significant pot still producers: Long Pond in the Trelawny district, known for high-ester pot still rums with long fermentation character, and Monymusk (Clarendon), which operates both modern multi-column continuous stills and antique double-retort pot stills for its own distinctive blend of pot and column still distillates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing the Plantation double-aging process, the Jamaica 2009 was first aged in Jamaica in ex-bourbon barrels, developing its tropical and funky Jamaican character under the island's hot, humid climate. It then traveled to Chateau de Bonbonnet in Cognac, France, for secondary maturation in former cognac casks. The result is a single-vintage rum with Jamaican pot still depth refined by the European aging process — the funk and fruit preserved, the rough edges smoothed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicate and complex — dried banana, cooked apple, and guava open, followed by floral notes of honeysuckle and vanilla. Less assertive than the 2005 vintage, more refined and approachable.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Jamaican pot still character comes through in a restrained, elegant way. Tropical fruit — banana, guava, and apple — integrate with vanilla and the subtle dried fruit influence of the cognac cask re-aging.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-long and clean. The honeysuckle and vanilla from the nose carry through with a light Jamaican fruit close.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cognac Ferrand \/ Maison Ferrand (Plantation Rum)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistilleries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long Pond + Monymusk (Clarendon), Jamaica\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distilled 2009\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ex-bourbon in Jamaica + ex-cognac casks at Chateau de Bonbonnet, France\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42% (84 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Plantation Jamaica 2009 taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried banana, cooked apple, and guava on the nose with honeysuckle and vanilla. Restrained and elegant Jamaican pot still character on the palate with tropical fruit, banana, and vanilla. Medium-long clean finish.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does the 2009 compare to the 2005 vintage?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2005 is more assertive and complex — a higher-ester expression with deeper banana, prune, coffee, and raisin character from its additional years of tropical aging. The 2009 is more delicate, more floral, and more approachable — a good entry point into Plantation's Jamaican single-vintage range.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the significance of a single-vintage rum?\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike blended rums that combine multiple years to achieve a consistent house style, single-vintage rums document the specific character of the cane, fermentation, and weather conditions of a particular year. Each vintage tastes slightly different, making them genuinely collectible and a unique record of a specific harvest year's potential.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs this a sipping rum or a cocktail rum?\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily a sipping rum — the complexity and vintage specificity are best appreciated neat at room temperature. However, its 42% ABV and Jamaican fruit character also make it excellent in a Daiquiri or Mai Tai where vintage rum provenance can shine.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does Plantation Jamaica 2009 taste like?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Dried banana, cooked apple, and guava on the nose with honeysuckle and vanilla. Restrained Jamaican pot still character on the palate with tropical fruit and vanilla. 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