Plantation Rum Grande Reserve Barbados

Keenly vibrant and well-balanced, Plantation 3 Stars displays the finesse and style of Trinidad and Barbados well integrated with the character and fuller flavors of Jamaica. On the nose it has delicate notes of tropical fruits intertwined with brown sugar and ripe banana. On the palate it displays subtle spices and floral notes with a finish of sugar cane and vanilla. It pairs well with the easygoing Macanudo Hyde Park Cafe (Dominican) with its complimentary vanilla notes, some cream and bread dough.

• WE94

Wine EnthusiastBlended by Cognac Ferrand using rums from Barbados, Trinidad and Jamaica, this elegant newcomer is expected to reach the U.S. in fall 2012. Look for sweet, candied citrus-peel aromas and flavors, enlivened with white pepper and fresh ginger.