Appleton Estate 21-Year

Zatiaľ najlepší Appleton aký som pil. Ani by som nepovedal,že je to typická estetická Jamajka. Je tam uhladený,vyvážený ,že sa pije skutočne ľahko. Jeden z top rumov v cenovke okolo 50-60eur.

One of the best Jamaican aged rums in the market! 10/10 ! I pick up a bottle every time I travel to the island!

Generic rum smell. Quite oaky and very smooth taste. Not sweet enough for my liking, but a good rum if that's what suits you

This rum is frankly amazing. It’s rich and complex, with a whole array of flavors.

In truly Jamaican fashion, there’s a hint of funk from the post still, but it’s only there to attest to its heritage.

There’s a strong brown sugar note that is prominent throughout, along with spices and honey. There’s a decent burn and a long finish that makes you want more

I saw someone mention he didn't know what the hype was. I'll try to clear it up....simply the best rum I have ever tasted. The 21 year aging makes this one of the smoothest rums I have ever enjoyed, an ever so pleasant tingle in the back of the cheeks before you swallow and wonder, did I just drink alcohol? Absolutely no burn as it slips down your throat and warms the belly. Joy Spencer has created a masterpiece with the perfect blend of caramel sweetness, smoky oak depth and a hint of the perfect Carribean blend of citrus and vanilla underneath. What's the hype? Try it and let the taste answer your question.

This is yet another brilliant offering from Appleton Estate but i actually slightly preferred the 12 year in some instances because it had more of a funky finish for me. This is way smoother than the 12 year though and really complex if you sip it very slowly! All in all, a pretty incredible rum!

I finally got to try a half ounce pour at a very well stocked rum bar this afternoon. The first sip blew me away as being a refined version of their 12 Year Rare Blend. The difference in taste however, does not warrant more than triple the price over the 12 Year. No doubt that this is a fine rum, but I just do not consider it worthy of the cost. I happened to have a glass of Blackwell Reserve sitting next to it at less than one fifth the price of this 21 Year. To my surprise, I liked the Blackwell better than this one. When I have money to burn one day, I will buy my own bottle of this 21 Year.

Update November 29, 2021: After several years of procrastinating, I finally bought my first bottle of this one. My rating stands. There is absolutely no hogo funk. It is extremely smooth like the Flor de Cana 25 Year. It is so smooth that it is almost uneventful. The packaging on this is stellar with a nice blue gift box and certificate of authenticity. It cost only a few more dollars that those bare bones packages of Foursquare ECS bourbon rums, but this one is a much better value. Nothing offensive about this rum! My bottle is number 59741 bottled in 2020.

Update December 18, 2021: After having this bottle for a few weeks, I truly cannot give it my rating of 8. So I compared it side by side to my Appleton 8 Year that I have rated at a 7. Sorry, but the younger one wins! I have no choice except to lower my rating of the 21 Year to a 7 and ranking it below my 8 Year. It is no longer a good purchase, but also not a terrible purchase. I won't be buying this one again, but am glad that I finally bought a full bottle. This only proves that one cannot properly judge a rum from a small pour at a bar or a 2 cl sample.

For the price that I paid for this bottle, it should have never ranked only in my upper 18% of all that I have reviewed. At this price, one should never have to add a few drops of Angostura Bitters and lime juice just to improve the flavor on the rocks and make it drinkable, but that is exactly what happened with the last three quarters of this bottle. I am now ashamed that I finally fell for this one and bought an entire bottle. Never again! I will stick with the better tasting and budget friendly 8 Year Old.

And since I have updated my review as usual, this one no longer appears in my cabinet. As a premium member, my cabinet has gotten screwed up quite a few times and it took me great efforts to fix it. This inspired me to quit being a premium member and now these cabinet problems are only getting worse.. My cabinet order can no longer be trusted, which is one of the reasons why I have chosen to submit no more reviews. My days of partaking in the Discussions are also probably numbered.

Wow. holy f**k.

This is a moment. Rum is very complex and quite frankly I just don’t have enough vocabulary.

Deep soft oak and velvety fruity-brown sugar warmth. But its more. I’d keep writing but my nose is stuck half way in the glass.

The oak and the funk are very melded in with one another. However, I must admit its much too mild and too tannic for my taste. It’s a masterpiece but it’s flaws are recognizable. I think i could have been bottled at a higher abv.

Just the right balance. All the flavours with just the right amount of burn and a wonderful long finish!

The best Appleton ive tried. God both for sipping and mixing