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Planteray Hugo Monster (2600 g/hL AA Esters) 56%

RX19267 Very good

“Ester monster with intense fruity explosion.”

Planteray Hugo Monster Rum, produced in Barbados and bottled by Maison Ferrand, is recognized for its intense ester profile. Distilled from molasses, this rum boasts an ABV of 56% and offers vivid olfactory and gustatory experiences. With prominent notes of ester, fermented fruits, and hints of glue, it delivers a powerful aromatic impression. On the palate, it is noted for its overripe tropical fruitiness, acidity, and lingering ester flavors. While some find its intensity challenging, many appreciate its uniqueness and balance of aromas. The complex profile and ester-driven character make it a captivating choice for rum enthusiasts, especially those fond of high-ester expressions.

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Highlights

Intense ester character
Rich tropical fruit notes
Uniquely aromatic experience

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How does this rum taste?

The Planteray Hugo Monster Rum is an ester-rich offering with intense fruity and fermented notes, complemented by subtle glue hints, appealing to adventurous rum fans.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Ester Fermented Overripe Glue Fruity Pineapple

Taste

Ester Intense Overripe Tropical fruit Acidic Pineapple

Finish

Ester Pineapple Fermented Glue Citrus Tropical fruit

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8.5/1029 ratings

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Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓

26 April 2024

8.4/10

“Hallelujah! DOK to the power of three. After the initial shock, this astringency bomb is growing on me more and more ... er ... the palate. What do they actually do in the industry with so many esters? 😉”

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zabo

5 April 2024

9.1/10

“Masterclass mit Alexandre Gabriel am 04.04.2024. Plantation wird Planteray. Also dieser Rum war die absolute Bombe von allen. Ein bißchen Zahnarzt, Lösungsmittel und als ich ein wenig mit den Resten gespielt habe, kam dieser Krasse künstliche Erdbeer-HubbaBubba Geschmack hervor, der gefühlt Stunden anhielt. Ich will mehr davon!!!”

Aroma

Ester Overripe Fermented Glue Nail polish

Taste

Tropical fruit Ester Intense Overripe Delicious

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DomM

4 April 2024

8.7/10

“This is insane stuff! Very, very nice. We can only hope to get our hands on bottlings of this to experiment and enjoy more of this. Also any aged casks obviously would be a blast to try. Thanks to Alexandre and the RumX Team for the masterclass!”

Aroma

Funky Ester Nail polish Glue Olive

Taste

Ester Funky Intense Strawberry Fruity

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RumTaTa

3 May 2024

7.9/10

“Wir brauchen ein neues Attribut für den Geruch: Aceton! Beim vorsichtigen riechen beobachte ich ein mir bisher unbekanntes Phänomen: die Nasenmukosa bzw. das Riechepithel scheint sich zusammen zu ziehen, Wie eine Art Schutzreaktion. Und das wohl nicht wegen übermäßigem Alkohol sondern wegen des Geruchs nach Lösungsmittel/Aceton. Andere nutzen solche Flüssigkeiten als Verdünnung und wir schnuppern begeistert dran um es dann zu trinken 🤪 Mit Wasser geht es auf einmal Richtung Zitrusfrüchte! Am Gaumen dann ein schon unangenehm intensiver Geschmack nach Plastik und Chemie. Erst dahinter Ester und Frucht - irres Zeug. Zeigt mir, dass "Estercount" nicht alles ist! Die enorme Intensität verebbt im Nachklang relativ schnell aber verbleibt auf einem absolut gesehen hohen Niveau. Hier steckt auf jeden Fall eine Menge Potential! Tolle Erfahrung zusammen mit Alexandre in der RumX Masterclass!”

Aroma

Overripe Ester Pineapple Glue Fruity

Taste

Concentrated Funky Acidic Intense Ester

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Jakob

24 May 2024

8.1/10

“The nose offers an absolutely fantastic interplay of aromas. Overripe tropical fruits demand our full attention, while medicinal-mineral notes elegantly flank the bouquet and offer an almost endlessly deep aroma that delights time and time again. On the palate, the complexity diminishes somewhat, but remains at an impressive level. Unfortunately, the world of flavors here increasingly veers towards chemical dental treatment, which no longer gives me unlimited pleasure - even without dental phobia, I don't miss anything when enjoying a rum if I am not reminded of the last dental hygiene session either olfactorily or gustatorily. However, I consider the potential of these high ester bombs to be extremely high and I'm really looking forward to seeing what else awaits us. I therefore see the enjoyment of this distillate as a promise for the future, apart from all the fascination.”

Aroma

Pineapple Caramel Nail polish Mango Orange peel

Taste

Pineapple Strawberry Passion fruit Mineral Camphor

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Frank

13 April 2024

8.7/10

“RumX masterclass Planteray, 4.4.24, live mit Alexandre Gabriel. Nachtasting. Das hier war, neben dem vielen Spannenden, das Alexandre zu erzählen hatte, das klare Highlight am Abend. Eines, das seinem Namen alle Ehre macht: Ein Monster mit 2.600 gr/hl Ester und 56%. Wahnsinn! Nase: oha, Ester total. Intensiv, kräftig und konzentriert. Aber anders wie bei den DOKs dieser Welt sehr viel Zitrus-fruchtiger. Zitrone, Limette, Passionsfrucht, Ananas und Sauerkirsche. Orangeat und Zitronat zusammen mit einer maroden-Süße. Apfelessig und Lösungsmittel hinterher. Irgendwie berauschend. 8,8 Gaumen: krass! Heftige Zitrus-Ester. Zitrone, Limette, wieder künstlich-intensives Orangeat und Zitronat. Sehr adstringent und sauer. Hat etwas von Zitrus-Reiniger oder -Spüli. Hinten überreife Ananas. 8,6 Toll, so etwas mal probieren zu dürfen. Ob so etwas in den Handel kommt, bleibt abzuwarten. Darin bestärkt haben wie Alexandre auf jeden Fall.”

Aroma

Ester Fruity Fermented Intense Funky

Taste

Concentrated Intense Ester Fruity Lime

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Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

5 April 2024

8.8/10

“#4688 04.04.2024 Online tasting wit RumX and Plantaray. Nose Intense, ester, fruity, overripe, light glue, sweet. Palate Intense, ester, faint glue, fruity, overripe, light floral. Finish Intense, very long and warm, ester, light glue, citrus. This is ester with esters on top and still extremely well balanced with even better ABV integration. Hope they will bottle this in the future.”

Aroma

Ester Glue Fruity Intense Overripe

Taste

Ester Fruity Intense Banana Overripe

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mto75

4 April 2024

8.8/10

“real hogo monster, 2600 esters, 56,0%”

crazyforgoodbooze

5 April 2024

8.7/10

“Planteray/Plantation RumX Online Masterclass: What a monster. Incredibly aromatic and fruity, lots of ester but surprisingly almost without the strenuous nail polish, glue notes that Jamaica high ester usually brings with it. Almost a kind of easy sipping high ester, if you like. An extremely positive surprise! Very tasty!”

Aroma

Ester Tropical fruit Glue Fermented Overripe

Taste

Tropical fruit Overripe Delicious Passion fruit Intense

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w00tAN

3 June 2024

8.3/10

“Krasses Teil. In der Nase Nagellack und überreife Früchte. Im Mund zieht sich dann alles zusammen und der Funk übernimmt. Spannend!”

Aroma

Ester Overripe Fermented Glue Solvents

Taste

Intense Ester Tropical fruit Overripe Funky

Alex1981

4 April 2024

8.5/10

“Wow, volle ester power. Overripe, rotten fruits. Pineapples, bananas, strawberries, the full fruit basket. Very intense! But more… digestible compared to a DOK, would be great to do a cross tasting between the 2 high ester releases.”

Aroma

Tropical fruit Ester Fruity Overripe Pineapple

Taste

Tropical fruit Strawberry Overripe Delicious Fruity

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Serge

4 April 2024

8.8/10

“Plantation Masterclass. Mit Abstand (vieeeeeeeel Abstand) der beste Rum aus dem Set. Richtig geiles Zeug. Ester, Holz, Frucht, alles da. Bitte mehr davon. Am Anfang Blindwette auf Trelawny. Aber dann kommen neue, trockenere Noten dazu. Am Gaumen dann immer noch intensiv, aber komplett anders. Ein bisschen wie der erste Hight Ester Savanna. Wirklich ganz großes Kino. Hoffentlich kommt davon mehr.”

Aroma

Ester Fruity Tropical fruit Spice Warm

Taste

Vegetal Sap Ester Strawberry Fruity

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Tim

12 July 2024

8.3/10

“Wahnsinn, Esterbombe hoch zehn. Apfel, Ananas, Banane, Zitrus, Klebstoff, Lösungsmittel, etwas Marzipan oder Kandiertes. Komplexität hält sich wahrhaftig in Grenzen, aber dieser Rum macht auch so Spaß. Abgang dauert sehr lange an!”

Aroma

Tropical fruit Pineapple Banana Fruity Apple

Taste

Ester Acidic Pineapple Overripe Chemical

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MarcT

14 July 2024

7.9/10

“Finally I get to this one, and I brought it with me to my vacation. Even unopened I already could sniff it's aroma, and opened it was clear that this is a high Ester rum. Very fruit,y, typical nose. I like that. The tongue... Not so much. I had to dilute it a bit, as it was just so... Intense. There is fruit and Ester galore, it kept changing while tasting it. This I liked very much, and in the end I had even something unusual, a taste of cookie dough.”

Aroma

Fermented Ester Fruity Pineapple Intense

Taste

Ester Pineapple Fruity Banana Intense

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Lukas Jäger

23 April 2024

8.6/10

“Wow, was für ein Teil! 2500 Ester, mehr als alles was von Jamaika kennt (und das auch gesetzlich so geregelt ist)! Zeug, dass nicht mal der Nerd pur trinkt. Also nicht zu gebrauchen? Ganz und gar nicht! In Barbados mixen sie das Zeug in ihre Blends und genau das macht es so interessant! Die geschmacksgebende Essenz vieler Blends aus Barbados, seit über hundert Jahren produziert, ohne dass die Mehrheit davon weiß! Es macht riesig Spaß, dieses Teufelszeug zu entdecken, zu verstehen und irgendwie auch zu lieben!”

Aroma

Ester Overripe Fermented Fruity Glue

Taste

Ester Overripe Pineapple Acidic Intense

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Barbados

Bottler
Maison Ferrand

Brand
Planteray

RumX ID
RX19267

ABV
56%

Made from
Molasses

Bottle volume
70cl

Type of spirit
Rum

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