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Appleton Estate 21-Year rum

Appleton Estate 21-Year

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Jamaica | Aged

Distilled using small-batch copper pot stills uniquely designed for Appleton Estate, this rum is a blend of several rums aged 21 years in American oak barrels. Once blended, the rum is re-casked for two years to marry the flavors.

Appleton Estate 21-year rum is produced in Jamaica on one of the country’s oldest and most renowned sugar estates. Each bottle is individually numbered and comes with a signed aging certificate by master blender Joy Spence.

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341 Appleton Estate 21-Year Ratings

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laurent 🇫🇷 | 64 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

(This is for the"old" bottle, with blue metallic cap like on the picture. Not sure the new bottles contain the same liquid...) As I liked the 12 year I tried a sample of the 21 years. Nose : typical Jamaican rhum. Taste : as expected it is oaky... Too much in my opinion, it tends to dominate the other aromas. I did not found it as balanced as the 12y. A good aged rhum but for one third of the price I still prefer the 12y. I am a bit suspicious about this rum : very verrrry smooth, almost artificial and absolutely odd for a 21y spirit .Sugar tests seem to be OK, what the hell they have added in it ?! There are so much true gems and genuine rums, less ""premiumized"" for the same price.

(Je parle de l'ancienne bouteille avec le bouchon métallique bleu. Je ne crois pas qu'il y ait exactement le même liquide dans les nouvelles bouteilles) Nez : typique de la Jamaïque. Par contre en bouche j'ai du mal à sentir autre chose que le côté boisé.... c'est un peu normal après 21 ans mais je trouve que ça écrase un peu tout le reste. Pour moi il n'est pas aussi équilibré que le 12 ans et pour un tiers du prix je crois que je préfère le 12 ans. D'autre part ce rhum est d'une rondeur exagérée et inimaginable pour un rhum de 21 ans... ce côté quasi artificiel me dérange. Apparemment il n'a pas été sucré, mais alors qu'est-ce qu'ils ont ajouté là-dedans ?! Pour le même prix on trouve de vraies perles, souvent plus authentiques et moins "premiumisées"

ripperussr 🇨🇿 | 475 ratings
Posted over 5 years ago

Very aggresive alcoholic aroma. Raisins are first markable flavor. Then it goes smoothly to the brandy end.

Tomas 🇨🇿 | 200 ratings
Posted over 5 years ago

In contrast with other aged rums, Appleton 21 keeps its really strong alcoholic smell. After first sip fruity raisines are pleasantly mixed with harsher body ended by oaky aftertaste.

Jack 🇨🇦 | 38 ratings
Posted over 5 years ago

A sip of this and I am right back on the Island. It is a much light rum then I normally like but I found it a little to easy to drink and before I knew it most of the bottle was gone.

Ghost Monkey 🇺🇸 | 6 ratings
Posted over 5 years ago

Everything about this rum is outstanding. From the packaging to the aroma to the subtle but clear taste notes this rum really does not disappoint. Even at the high price tag it seems like a value.

Cuvelierl 🇧🇪 | 29 ratings
Posted over 5 years ago

This rum from Appleton Estate really stands out. (2) Strong nose, great brown colour and a taste like heaven.

Robert Ferron 🇬🇧 | 166 ratings
Posted over 5 years ago

Absolutely delicious! Purchased a sample from Master of Malt for £13.

Stunning liquid very nice. Smooth and complex, oaky and sweet but not too sweet. It's just so nice!

Edward 🇺🇸 | 1 rating
Posted over 5 years ago

There is nothing about the Appleton 21 year old rum to complain about. A sipping only rum that defines fine rum. Joyce Spence is a master blender that has only elevated her skills, applied them to Appleton rums, and has staked Jamaican rums as one of the finest spirits on the planet. Spence was not around when I first visited Appleton in 1991 and my mind was blown with a taste of the 50 year Appleton at the time of our tour. My second visit in 1997 was my first meeting with Mrs. Spence. Didn't have the opportunity to taste the 50 year Appleton at that 1997 visit, but the 30 year was available and was absolutely delicious. A small amount in a rocks glass with one large cube of ice, let sit for 5 minutes, swirl and enjoy! It is truly one of the best experiences one can have when imbibing a fine rum. Exceeds aged Scotches, and Cognacs! One taste and your fiends will quickly be Rum aficionados. Enjoy the best rums in the world that only Appleton Estate can provide.

Derek Reeves 🇺🇸 | 1 rating
Posted over 5 years ago

This is amazing, with the proper blend of bite and sweetness. I’ve enjoyed Appleton over the years, but my brother and Sister-in-law (she’s Jamaican) introduced me to this rum and it is some of best I’ve had. I’m a great lover of Gosling but Appleton has really grown on me over the years.

Skeelos 🇺🇸 | 28 ratings
Posted over 5 years ago

As others have said, this is full of oak flavor. There is a slight sweetness at the end. Overall, a nice rum to sip on it's own. However, with the price, I think the 12yr is more bang for your buck and just as pleasing for those who like drier rums.

Michal Pulák 🇨🇿 | 40 ratings
Posted over 5 years ago

Asi je to dobry rum, ale me osobne teda moc nesedi. 100€ uz bych za nej asi nedal.




Brand Details

Name: 21-Year
Years Aged: 21
Type: Appleton Estate
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Pure blend (1 distillery)
Distillation: Unknown
Women Led Rum: No

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