Pyrat XO Planters Rum 750ml

Product Description

Pyrat XO Planters Rum 750ml: Orange-Led Caribbean Rum Blend with Caramel, Honey and Molasses

Pyrat XO Planters Rum 750ml is the UPC-confirmed Pyrat XO Reserve, a 40% ABV Caribbean rum blend known for a pronounced orange-peel profile. The bottle's historic Planters Gold wording and Anguilla connection reflect earlier brand presentation.

Available product information describes rums aged up to 16 years and blended for richness and consistency. Caramel, honey, molasses and orange peel dominate the aroma, while vanilla, oak, cane sugar and warm spice build the palate.

This is a sweet, flavored-leaning rum style rather than a dry, high-ester or unadulterated single-estate rum. Drinkers who enjoy orange liqueur, rum Old Fashioneds and dessert-forward pours are the most natural audience.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Orange peel, caramel, honey and molasses, with toffee, vanilla and oak underneath.

Palate: Smooth and lightly sweet, showing orange marmalade, vanilla, cane sugar, oak and warm spice.

Finish: Long and orange-led, with molasses, spice and a soft oak dryness.

Food Pairings

• Duck à l'orange: the orange profile connects directly with the sauce while rum sweetness suits rich meat.
• Dark chocolate: cocoa balances marmalade and caramel.
• Crème brûlée: burnt sugar and vanilla echo the rum's dessert character.
• Aged Gouda: nutty saltiness contrasts the sweet citrus palate.

Serving Suggestions

Serve over one large cube with an expressed orange peel, use in a Rum Old Fashioned with very little sweetener, or mix into a Mai Tai-style drink where orange and molasses can replace part of the liqueur sweetness.

Store upright, tightly closed and away from sunlight. Refrigeration is unnecessary; room-temperature storage preserves the rum's aromatic orange oils.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the alcohol content?
The 750ml bottle associated with UPC 721733100026 is 40% ABV, or 80 proof.

Is Pyrat XO the same as Pyrat XO Reserve?
Yes. The Planters and XO Reserve wording has varied across packaging, but the UPC identifies this listing with Pyrat XO Reserve.

Where is it associated with production?
Historic labels identify Anguilla Rums Ltd. in the British West Indies.

How old is the rum?
Brand and distributor material describes a blend containing rums aged up to 16 years, not a uniform 16-year age statement.

Why does it taste strongly of orange?
Orange peel is a defining aroma and flavor in the blend and is emphasized across official-style product descriptions.

What is the best cocktail?
A Rum Old Fashioned works particularly well because orange, caramel and spice are already present.

Explore More

Discover more from Pyrat, or browse the Rum collection at Quality Liquor Store.

Sources of Information

• Passion Spirits — Pyrat XO Reserve UPC, ABV and official-style product profile
• ANBL — Pyrat XO Reserve tasting notes and origin
• Pyrat label archive — Planters Gold and UPC identification

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