Distilled at Demerara Distillers LTD in 1998, tropically aged for 17 years in bourbon cask, before being transferred to France for an additional 2 years refining in Ferrand cask.
Matured in Ocho Tequila cask for 6 months and bottled at cask strength in 2019.
The bottle number here has been obscured at the seller's request.
THE BRAND
Port Mourant Sugar Estate was born as a cotton plantation and no precise news has arrived to us. According to Demerara Distillers Ltd it was founded in 1732 on the banks of Demerara River, even though no source mentions this name before 1813.
Its over 250 years old legendary Double Wooden Pot Still, is one of only two original wooden pot stills in the world.
Due to missing information, there is no precise closing date. Port Mourant distillery operated till the 1950s and its precious still brought to Albion. After its closure in the late 1960s, they were transferred at Uitvlugt where they operated till 2000. Uitvlugt was closed as well and the stills moved to Diamond, the last distillery in the country and property of the Government of Guyana.
Its precious stills are still operating and are part of the legendary ‘Heritage Stills’, jealously guarded at Demerara Distillers Ltd.
THE BOTTLER
Maison Ferrand is a key reference point in the world of Cognac and thanks to his experience and deep knowledge of Caribbean rums, launched the brand Plantation in 2003.
In 1989 AlexandrE Gabriel, today president and owner, started his career in the company, at that time one of the oldest and most respectable spirits brand in Cognac, but with a low sales volume.
His capacities and attention to detail, allowed him to create an extensive network of contacts still standing today.
The 90s were marked by his continuous travels to the Caribbean, looking for the best rums from different regions, until 2003, year of launch of the brand Plantation. In 2012, he was awarded Master Blender of the Year and Distiller of the Year.
AlexandrE Gabriel is also owner of the West Indies Rum Distillery (WIRD) in Barbados and got shares in National Rums Of Jamaica, owner of Clarendon and Long Pond distilleries, that gives him privileged access to their warehouse.
Please note: Due to the various ages of bottles and their seals, condition of liquid is at the buyer's discretion and no claim can be lodged against failure/leakage in transit. Please ensure that you undertake close up viewing/inspection prior to placing any bid. If you have questions beyond the offered description and images, please click 'Ask a question' to make a specific enquiry or to receive more in-depth condition report. Lots will be sold as seen and described.
Whisky auctions