Appleton Estate Rare Casks 12-Year

Great rum, featuring the famous Jamaican funk. It was love at the first sip. I've had other Jamaican rum before (Plantation) and I thought I wasn't a big fan of the funk, but this bottle completely changed my mind. Looking forward to tasting the 21yo soon.

9,5:On the nose, we have Jamaican markers combined with sweetness: ether, glue, vanilla, orange, grapes, plums, mango, banana, passion fruit and walnut. The whole is complex, yet easy to drink. Very tempting...
9:On the palate, the attack is supple without being sweet.Notes from the nose are present, some caramel added. A certain woodiness accompanies vanilla and orange peel. The whole is not devoid of vivacity.
8,5:The fairly long vanilla-dominated finish reveals a touch of cocoa, some black tea.
Well rounded, nose great, but finish-Still very good, not on its level.

Great rum at a great price, pleasant banana notes and one of my go-to sippers. Bravo Appleton!

Bardzo złożony - są i nuty beczki (wanilia, dębina), i cukier trzcinowy, melasa, nieco kakao. Finisz długi, słodycz przełamana nutami drewna. Całość zbalansowana, nuty słodkie przełamane tanicznymi. Bardzo dobry.

I suggest trying their regular stuff before trying the rare cask. You get the flavor profile with the regular, and then you can pick up on the aged stuff better with this blend. Very enjoyable if you like their usual offering.

I find this rum very smooth but it hits hard...also it's very oaky but with some hint of vanilla which helps a bit.

Lovely overripe fruit, toffee, caramel notes. Esters are not overpowering. A great example of a Jamaican pot still rum.

Nice dark gold in color. Almonds and caramelized nuts on the nose. A bit spicy at first on palate, then turns to mellow fruits and sugary notes. Taste lingers long time with a oak and spicy end.

A must for me. Delicious, deep flavor with a minimal amount of sugar. I like it very much and when I finish drinking this bottle, I quickly order another one.

Appleton 12 Year is great in a Mai Tai blend, a staple for cocktails, and good enough to enjoy neat. You get more oakiness from the age, but there's still a mild funkiness that will come through in a mixed drink.