Appleton Estate Rare Casks 12-Year

I don't appreciate this one, especially for the price

There’s an argument to be made for Smith & Cross, which after the price increases in my state is a solid $10 cheaper than Appleton 12. No matter. Appleton 12 isn’t the brashest, the fruitiest, the funkiest, nor the proofy-est. But it is perfectly balanced. An easy pour any day of the week.

Alkohol: 43 %
Původ: Jamajka
Aroma: Bohatší než osmička a signature blend. Rumové pralinky, čokoláda, kůže, hřebíček, lesní med, skořice. (86 b)
Chuť: Zprvu medově nasládlá, kůže, pak jde hodně do sucha, dřevitost, naštěstí už bez hořkosti. (82 b)
Body: 84/100
Shrnutí: Ochutnán s kamarádem na naší zářijové akci. No, dvanáct let, ale u té chuti ten postup vpřed je opravdu po drobných krůčkách...

This Rum is very good, but not great for me. A little dryer than I like.

I would love to have the other 12-year expressions on hand to try them side by side. I couldn't detect much difference from what I remember and perceive. It's still very pleasant and easy to drink. Interestingly, I noticed an aftertaste that somewhat resembles sugarcane juice rum.

Very easy to sip straight. Very coplex, fruity, banana, little spicines, some tobacco and caramel. Really great rum

One of the first I tried as sip and I like it.
Dry one. I figure out I like that more than sweet one.
Not for cocktails.

This rum is barely drinkable and should only be served at a drunk fest. It tastes like pure gasoline and is only half a step above Barardi bottom shelf white rum. Save it for the high shcool kids. I'll drink the grown up rum.

This may be my absolute favorite rum. Jamaican, but not too funky. I taste the funk, but the funk is in the background complimenting the smooth, long finish. Everything is balanced from the nose to the finish. This stuff slays in tiki coctail recipes calling for aged blended column still, but they make a delicious 8 year rum you could be forgiven for putting in the cocktails; while you go ahead and keep this one back for a neat pour or a jumbo cube in a double old fashioned glass.

Aroma - sweet raisin followed by pineapple, mild funky banana, and fresh lime.

Taste - raisin followed by plum, toffee, banana bread, and barrel spices.

This rum is awesome! It has very nice flavors that play beautifully with each other and a mellow amount of Jamaican funk. If one was introducing a friend into Jamaican rums, this one would be a great start for a couple of reasons. The funk is quite mellow compared to some Jamaican rums, the cost isn't too terrible at $36 to $46, and it is very easy to acquire. This rum has also made one of the best tasting grogs that I've ever had so that definitely helps! Overall, this is a very solid rum for many uses and a great recommendation from me, but like all things, I just wish it didn't cost as much.