Appleton Estate Rare Casks 12-Year

Pot and column rum blend, signed by Joy Spence. Minimum 12 year aged in American oak. Obviously Jamaican. 86 proof. Used to be called Rare Blend 12 Year.

This was my first Jamaican rum, and while it isn't typical of the other funky Jamaican rums, that's why I like it. Its different enough to give it its own place on my bar, but not over the top with funk like something like Smith & Cross, which I didn't like. This may sound a bit weird, but to me it has a little of that woody flavor like in Doorly's 12yr, but you wouldn't mistake it for that because of the other flavors in the mix. Its dry, has just a touch of funk to make it interesting, and priced in the low $40s its a great value as well.

Wow! Great flavor! Deep notes of spice, sweetness, and some light fruit. Smooth finish with a hint of burn. Definitely one I’ll keep around.

This is the only Jamaican rum in our collection and it doesn’t match our sweet smooth palate. We keep it so others can try that Jamaican funk.

If you like a fair amount of Jamaican hogo but without excessive eau de roadkill and badly rotted fruit, this is a good one...it's about as funky as my personal tastes can handle. It's interesting without being overwhelming. It still takes some getting used to if you're accustomed to rums from Barbados and Central America as it's a whole 'nother taste, but it grows on you. Be forewarned though, it ain't exactly tame if you've been into mellower and less flavorful rums....

I feel like this rum should be the standard to which all aged Jamaican rums are rated. If you’ve thought about getting or are reading this because you’re curious and considering it, then just get it, especially if it’s actually in stock because before you know it it will be gone for months

I want to try this brand, because is from Jamaica. Taste is really smooth depend of age of rum.

I am not actually a big specialist in aged or expensive rums but i supposed that it should be good according to local reviews. The flavour is strange, i am not sure it`s a banana tones seems like cask`s wall or something synthetical not very good.Maybe it`s common taste for this manufacutre i don`t know for sure. But what more surprised me - it`s how it feels like. It`so smooth, well ballanced and there is almost no alchohol bite. Very cool. Defintely one of the best fo me so far.

This is a good rum, and I recommend people try it. Personally I like Zacapa 23 and Flor De Cana 12 better, but still think this is a good one for the liquor cabinet.

At 86 proof, it's a little strong, but the flavor more than makes up for that. Bright and clean, with a fruity finish. No molassas and not too sweet. Pairs well with a medium to strong cigar (See photo).