DESSERT RUMS

Where Sweetness Meets Complexity

Not all sweet rums are created equal. While some derive richness through extended aging alone, others gain additional layers from solera systems, fortified wine casks, or carefully balanced blending. The result is a style that emphasizes texture, dried fruit, caramel, vanilla, and baking spice while still showcasing the character of the underlying spirit.

This flight explores three distinct approaches to dessert-style rum, from naturally rich solera-aged expressions to innovative cask finishing that blurs the line between rum and after-dinner indulgence.

Plantation XO 20th Anniversary

Barbados | Sweet / Dessert | 40% ABV

Originally created to celebrate Alexandre Gabriel's twentieth anniversary at Maison Ferrand, this influential bottling introduced many enthusiasts to premium Barbados rum through its signature double maturation., combining tropical aging in Barbados with a secondary maturation in French Cognac casks.

Nose: Spun sugar, raisin and hazelnut.
Palate: Sweet, rich raisin, oak spice.
Finish: Dried fruit, brown sugar, French oak.

An iconic modern classic whose polished sweetness helped redefine premium Barbados rum.

AH Riise Family Reserve

US Virgin Islands | Rich / Dessert | 42% ABV

Produced using mature Caribbean rum stocks selected to honour of the Riise family's historic legacy, this rich expression emphasizes sweetness, texture, and concentrated fruit while showcasing the indulgent style that has made A.H. Riise famous.

Nose: Fig, cedar and prune.
Palate: Sweet, syrupy with tingling spice.
Finish: Overripe banana and maple syrup.

A decadent, dessert-like rum that celebrates richness, sweetness, and unapologetic indulgence.

León Jimenes 110th Anniversary

Dominican Republic | Spanish Style | 42% ABV

Created from mature rum stocks and finished in rare Colombian oak casks, this commemorative release celebrates patience, craftsmanship, and exceptional barrel selection.

Nose: Cigar box, earthy notes and dried fruit.
Palate: Very sweet and rounded with fruit cake richness.
Finish: Mixed nuts, dried fruit and cedar.

A sophisticated, limited expression that showcases the depth achievable through thoughtful maturation.

How to Enjoy this Flight

Begin with Plantation XO 20th Anniversary, where balanced sweetness and elegant oak provide a refined introduction. Continue with A.H. Riise Family Reserve, whose rich, syrupy texture and concentrated fruit take the indulgence to another level. Finish with León Jimenes 110th Anniversary, where exceptional barrel selection adds greater depth, spice, and maturity to the sweetest profile of the flight. As you taste, notice how each rum expresses sweetness differently, from polished elegance to full-bodied richness, while remaining beautifully balanced.