Appleton Estate 21-Year

Well it is smooth and a bit sweet. By far the best appleton Ive had yet. This is simply a case of you get what you pay for.

A little pricey for an '8' overall rating. However, it is high quality and mixes well. In addition, you will be pleased with the aroma and smooth taste.

This is an enormous upgrade over the 12 year (that I rated a 5). It still has a relatively weak nose given its age - a certain hollowness alongside a crisp caramel note - but the finish is fantastic, with the full 21 years coming through in the oaky spice and a lingering and complex (for rum) fade.

Mooie balans maar iets te scherp voor mij. Is natuurlijk een kwestie van smaak.

Nose - dry soft woody nose with a hint of sweetness
Taste - a chocolate sweetness that switches to dry barrel tannins, a hint of tropical citrus
Aftertaste - marzipan and mint

Très bon rhum
Assez sec et puissant. Arômes très complexes. Assez typique des rhums jamaiquain.

Lots to enjoy here - oak and toffee primarly - plus some mild scent of vanilla. Very smooth and dry. Not sure it's worth the price, however. Better-tasting rums abound at half the cost.

Grandissimo rum, non molto aggressivo per essere un jamaicano, ma probabilmente i 21 anni in botte lo hanno addomesticato. Perfetto per meditare...

A very elegant and smooth rum. Mostly dry but feels a bit sweeter than it actually is.
Vanilla, oak, floral aromas, orange peel, coffee.
A long lasting dry finish.

I had a 2 ounce pour of this rum at Bahama Breeze - if you ever go, their price of $11 is just above cost (this is in NC).

Honestly I found the wood in this to be a little strong, and I actually prefer the 12 yr which is better balanced. But this is definitely one you want to try if you have the opportunity. The empty glass smelled so wonderful that I wouldn't let our waitress take it away until we were done with dinner.