Indies Rum Distillery in Barbados is the epitome of resurrecting ancestral techniques to preserve rum excellence. Thanks to its originality and quality, the Plantation range has won the hearts of rum lovers around the world. Expressions like Stiggins’ Fancy Pineapple (named three times the best spirit in the world) and Barbados XO 20th Anniversary have become classics. Alexandre Gabriel, Plantation’s founder and master blender, is a committed perfectionist, and his near-constant research unearths historical production techniques that he shares with his equally committed team. Today, Gabriel is recognised as a standard bearer among the great distillers and cellar masters. Plantation Rum is imported in Ireland by Intrepid Spirits and distributed by Classic Drinks and Celtic Whiskey Shop. It can be found at Celtic Whiskey Shop, Irish Drinks Shop and Molloy’s Liquor Stores.
Bacardí Raspberry & Lemonade 2 parts Bacardí Raspberry 4 parts lemonade Build all ingredients in a highball glass over cubed ice. Stir to combine. Garnish with a lemon wedge.
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By infusing citrus and raspberry flavours to a white rum base, Bacardí Raspberry offers a mouth-watering mixture of sweet and tart
created by the Maestros de Ron that provides a light base for Bacardi Coconut. The rum and fruit flavours are left to marry and purified water is then added to bring the product to bottling strength. Before bottling, the product
Bacardí Coconut delivers an intense flavour of creamy coconut with refreshing aromas of coconut water
is filtered to create a well-rounded and balanced flavour. Bacardí Raspberry Rum: Made with allnatural flavours, Bacardí Raspberry Flavoured Rum infuses citrus and raspberry flavours to a white rum base creating a mouth-watering mixture of sweet and tart. Bacardí Spiced: This is blended with natural flavours and spices for a bold, yet smooth taste. A caramel-like vanilla flavour with subtle notes of almond and dried, dark fruits rounded out by cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of honey creates a balanced rum with a hint of smokiness. Bacardí Spiced Rum: A rum rested for a minimum of one year in specially selected charred American Oak barrels to impart a hint of smokiness, then shaped through a secret blend of spices. *(Source: Nielsen and CGA Trade data to December 2021 including discounters)
Bridge between heritage and new ways
Bacardí Spiced is a balanced rum with a hint of smokiness
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Plantation Rum and its iconic raffia-wrapped bottles are found at the world’s most prestigious tables and bars. Each expression showcases the flavours of a specific heritage and terroir whose double-ageing technique has become a trademark. As per centuries’ old tradition, Plantation Rum is first aged in the tropics, then further aged in French Oak casks in Cognac, France. A bridge between rum’s heritage and new ways, Plantation Rum’s home at the West
Award-winning Symphonia Apple Rum takes white rum from the sun-kissed islands of the Caribbean and infuses it with local Jonagold apples grown in the orchard of Ireland. To this heavenly mixture, Symphonia adds the essence of a local botanical that imparts the spicy flavours of nutmeg and cloves to the apple, making this golden spirit taste like apple pie in a glass. By doing this, Symphonia believes it perfectly captures its vision: to remain true to the purity of science and nature by capturing flavours and fragrances of botanicals to make the besttasting spirits in the most eco-efficient way. For more information, visit; www.symphoniaspirits.com.
Distilling the heart of the Caribbean The Wild Geese premium spirits collection features multi-award-winning rums including; Untamed Non Chill Filtered Cask Strength, Golden Caribbean Spiced, The Wild Geese Golden Rum and the Wild Geese Premium Rum, voted World’s Best Golden Rum at The World Rum Awards and double gold at the Madrid International Rum Conference. Made with Jamaican pot-still and rums from Barbados, Trinidad St. Lucia and Guyana, The Wild Geese rum collection distils the heart of the Caribbean into every bottle. Subtle spice comes from Barbados, with Jamaica adding a robust note and rich, sweet depth coming from Guyana. Rums from Trinidad and St. Lucia perfect the blend, adding hearty, spicy soul and floral flavours to this uniquely versatile range of rums which are aged between five to eight years in ex-bourbon barrels. This versality means The Wild Geese Rum collection is perfect for both drinking neat or in a host of bespoke cocktails, many of which have been curated by Simone Caporale of London’s world-famous Artesian Bar; several times voted World’s Best Bar. Caporale’s recipes and many more can be found on The Wild Geese – Irish Premium Spirits Collection YouTube channel. For more information, visit; www.irishpremiumspirits.eu. For distribution details, visit; www.protege-international.com. ■
