Plantation - Planteray Xaymaca Special Dry Rum, Jamaica

C. Ferrand Planteray 'Xaymaca' Special Dry Jamaican Rum is a bold revival of classic Jamaican rum-making traditions, designed to showcase the legendary “rum funk” that once defined the island’s spirits. Crafted entirely from pot still distillation, this rum delivers intensity, depth, and authenticity, reflecting both the terroir of Jamaica and the artistry of Alexandre Gabriel’s vision.

Product Details:

• Distilleries: Clarendon and Long Pond
• Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 43%
• Raw Material: Molasses
• Fermentation Duration: 1–3 weeks
• Distillation Equipment: Clarendon – Pot Still (Vendôme); Long Pond – Pot Still (John Dore)
• Ageing: 1–3 years in bourbon casks (tropical), plus 1 year in Ferrand casks (continental)

Sensory Description:

The nose opens with a smoky, meaty character balanced by vanilla, cooked banana, and bitter orange peel. On the palate, layers of rose water, soursop, pear, and white grape come forward, supported by coconut milk and a lively mix of allspice and nuts. Its long, dry finish showcases the true power of pot still rum, delivering an elegant yet untamed expression.

Awards & Accolades:

• Double Gold – 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• Bronze – 2024 International Spirits Challenge
• Silver – 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• Double Platinum – 2023 ASCOT Awards
• Finalist – 2023 Ultimate Beverage Challenge
• Great Value – 2023 Ultimate Beverage Challenge
• Top 100 Spirits – 2023 Ultimate Beverage Challenge
• Bronze – 2023 International Spirits Challenge
• Spirit Gold Outstanding – 2023 International Wine & Spirit Competition
• Silver – 2023 London Spirits Competition

Distiller's Background:

Launched through Maison Ferrand under the guidance of Alexandre Gabriel, Xaymaca is produced at Jamaica’s revered Long Pond and Clarendon distilleries. Gabriel’s goal was to bring back the ancestral flavors of 19th-century Jamaican rum, emphasizing pot still distillation and the unmistakable character of Jamaica’s terroir. The result is a rum that embodies heritage, funk, and craftsmanship in equal measure.

Serving Suggestions:

Best enjoyed neat or with a splash of water to unlock its complexity, Xaymaca also excels in cocktails. Try it in a Xaymaca Collins with rum, lime juice, simple syrup, and soda for a refreshing expression of Jamaican style. It also pairs beautifully with grilled pineapple, spicy Caribbean dishes, or as a refined nightcap on its own.

This bottling is more than just rum; it’s an homage to Jamaica’s distilling history. With its powerful pot still character, tropical fruit funk, and elegant balance, it represents both a return to tradition and a modern benchmark for rum lovers worldwide.