Appleton Estate Extra 12-Year

I always wanted to try this one, since I always likes the mixers from appleton ( white and gold lable). So I expected this one to be a very great sipper, for a very decent price, but now I taste mainly alcohol and really think if they already wait for at least 12 years until botteling, they should consider to use some better barrels to give this Rum some more taste.

No surprises here, it's a traditionnal rum. Sugarcane, aromas of molasses, bit vanilla, little burning aftertaste, but overall a good spirit. Nothing fancy.

To me this is a Hybrid rum, meaning; I love it as a mixer but I can also consume it on the rocks and enjoy it as well.
If I was scoring it solely as a mixer; it would be an 8 or 9, very tasty.
There are definitely better 12 year olds out there for drinking straight (Flor de Cana, El Dorado).
If your a brown sugar fan; you'll love this stuff

Smager som sådan ok, men der mangler noget eftersmag.

Completely versatile, a great sipper or mixer. Dry on the palate as opposed to a sweet nose. Hints of banana and vanilla.

Not sure if I was expecting more Capt Morgan than a nice dark ages rum but I was pleasantly surprised. Definitely something I'll go back to. Smooth but a nice bite to start.

Not fad, but it doesn't gave the richness and depth of flavors that I consider to be indicitive of quality rum.

This is one of my favorites rhum from all over the world.
Is a gorgeous one, i really like

Non-sweet, whisky-like rum with character and complexity ... tho a bit harsh, and a bit dry in the after-taste, with an imperfect nose from my bottle. Yet clearly a pedigreed item. Maybe I have not outgrown my sweet tooth enough yet for this one.

Being new to premium rums I realize my taste profile isn't as well defined as other that have tasted more spirits.

I find the nose buttery and creamy. The taste is pleasing, but I'm still finding it hard to put my finger on the flavours other than oat.

Strongly recommend.