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Appleton Estate Rare Blend 12-Year rum

Appleton Estate Rare Blend 12-Year

Jamaica | Aged

7.4/10
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309 Appleton Estate Rare Blend 12-Year Ratings

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Bob πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 74 ratings
Posted almost 7 years ago

I'm surprised that the dominant flavor of this rum reminds me of El Dorado 8 year rum but with a lighter body less sweet finish. I've never been a big fan of Jamaican rums or Appleton in particular but I decided to give this less common 12 year rare blend a try. It's smooth and doesn't have much burn to it at all, however it's just doesn't really fit in my highly prefered category (I'm more of a Cuban, Bajan, or Venezualen style guy I guess). Good to mix just not my favorite flavors in here to sip. I will update this rating as I try more of it bc i often find that I have to transition into liking other rums after each bottle I try. Update: it had grown on me and wen I smell t I say "mmmm". Good stuff for having no added sugar at all. It's definitely a funky fruity whiskey tasting English style rum that has bold flavor.

JRR πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ | 37 ratings
Posted 6 years ago

Nice and spicy (hot pepper) ! perfectly balanced, smooth and punchy at the same time ! Great value !!!

Undefined πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ | 6 ratings
Posted 6 years ago

The bottle isn't anything special, kind of hard to grasp so afraid of dropping the bottle when pouring with one hand(not important).
The aroma is very sweet, not so stingy as other rums with 43% alcohol can be.
Its mid-range smooth taste that's very enjoyable.

What makes this rum special is that it's a really good rum for the price. Its never going to be better then the more expensive options even tho it can be for some. But at this price range it is a very good and affordable rum.

Radomir Jelinek πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡° | 3 ratings
Posted 6 years ago

Lesser sweet with strong bark taste. More likely like cognac. Ideal with cigar.

IvΓ‘n Plata πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ | 32 ratings
Posted 6 years ago

El color del Ron que refleja la botella es bueno, presenta un ron de buena coloraciΓ³n y cuerpo.
Al olfato es muy bueno, se perciben notas achocolatadas.
Al gusto tiene un comienzo dulce que deja percibir chocolate, caramelo y madera.
Un buen Ron.

Chris πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ | 36 ratings
Posted 6 years ago

On the dry and spicy end of the rum spectrum. Bitter finish. Would consider this one for mixing drinks

SAUR E. SAUR πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ | 25 ratings
Posted 6 years ago

Fine for sipping. Nothing extraordinary. At $40CAD at the LCBO it's an excellent choice for the price. For the same price one can get the El Dorado 12, so if you're into sweeter rums get that one.

Updated rating 2 years after I started drinking rum: This is a solid 8.5-9. Jut perfect, no added sugar falseness. Lovely.

Chip Brooks πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 13 ratings
Posted 6 years ago

Not for beginners- very dry - a cube of ice will help mellow it out. Very complex and probably for a more advanced rum drinker who can appreciate a rum without the sweetness that some prefer. Certainly a nice change of pace and a good one for scotch drinkers to try who are interested in sampling rum.

Cold Rain πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 10 ratings
Posted 6 years ago

There is nothing like that Jamaican dunder funk. Appleton Estate 12 Year Old Rare Blend isn't the funkiest cat in town but he sure is smooth. At $34.00 per 750ml, Appleton Estate 12 crushes the competition in it's price range and many others that are well above it. I can't get enough of the funk, and at this price it is one that I can always (and will) keep on the shelf. If you enjoy funky Jamaican rums, I think the Appleton Estate 12 year old Rare Blend is a "must try".

Rick πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 87 ratings
Posted 6 years ago

Lots of burnt sugar and vanilla on the nose. The flavor is dry with lots of charred oak and a bitter aftertaste. Very unique taste and unlike any other rum I’ve tasted.

Freek Lambrechts πŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺ | 40 ratings
Posted 6 years ago

Very soft, but no lasting flavour... not my kind of rhum




Brand Details

Name: Rare Blend 12-Year
Years Aged: 12
Type: Appleton Estate
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Pure blend (1 distillery)
Distillation: Unknown
Women leading Rum: No