Appleton Estate Rare Blend 12-Year

This is something different than what I usually drink. Im more into the spanish type of rum but this one really had me open my eyes to jamaican rum and the english style. But the screw cork is a big minus!

I think good value for this price. Similar like Appleton 12y.

Let's try a good rum from the Appleton Estate distillery. 12 years old. Rare Blend: from whatever. This is not explained.
Alcohol: 43%

Nose: very fruity, banana, very typical esther notes, some honey. All in all pleasant
Palate: Eggnog ice cream, plum, pear, banana, orange peel, some wood
Finish: medium, the fruit notes fade away quickly, some wood remains. Hmm, I actually expected a little more

Conclusion: a really good rum to drink neat with interesting fruity impressions and a decent price-performance ratio

Nice stuff with real pure taste without added sugar. Big differens between this and other sugeradded rums. Nose: bunch of raisins and other tropical fruits. Palate: a bit sharp in a good whiskey way, raisins and banan with arrak. Thumbs up!

Takes time as got a kick to it not the smoothest 12 I've had Something bugs me every time I drink this I don't rush back to the bottle So I may not be buying another !

Paid £28 seems to of crept up £32 +

43 % ABV the Label says nothing added
I own a bottle and only rate what I have bought

This one is a funky skank! Good think smelly rum with some dank skank flavors! Heyoo!

Nice rum sips well but personally rather it as a fine mixer rum for good quality cocktails ! Comes in a fine presentation box I use mine as a coin pot :)

It’s together with Chairman’s Reserve and the 5 year old English Harbour my best every day rums by moment.
Th balance is good, it’s fruity and spicy and you can taste the barrel.
Picture: My Appleton shelf.

Au nez on retrouve bien l'odeur du chêne dans lequel il est vieilli.
Très généreux en bouche voir un peu trop avec quelque touche vanillé et fruit sec.
Petite touche d'amertume en final mais qui n'est pas assez prononcé pour en faire un rhum d'exception.

A really nice find as it is rich and complex and well balanced. Glorious colour too.