Appleton Estate Rare Casks 12-Year

Thought I would try the new Appleton Estate Reserve 8 Yr & Appleton Rare Casks 12 yr Rums recently released from Jamaica. I was really surprised with the younger rum which I find even better than the Older version of the Appleton Rare Blend 12 yr version and Its quality is definitely worthy of being drank neat. The new version of the 12 year (Rare Casks) is also much better than the older version and in my opinion both dessrve a “9” rating.

Appleton 12 Rare Casks is the standard by which I judge other rums. It is not too sweet, has layers of complexity, and a long finish with a little heat. I always have a bottle of this on hand.