Appleton Estate Extra 12-Year

This rum ended up being used solely for cocktails, after I tried my bottle a few times. It's just not quite good enough to be a sipper.

Good, dry rum with a little touch of sweetness. If you prefer dry rum this is the one for a reasanoble price.

Ενθουσιάστηκα απο την ετικέτα αλλά δεν ενθουσιάστηκα απο το περιεχόμενο αλλάδεν απογοητεύτικα κιόλας .its just ok

This might be a bold statement to make but it quite frankly is true. Just like I don't want brandy to taste like whiskey, I don't want my rum to taste like scotch or anything else. There may be some rums that based on the rarified palette of the rum connoisseur are far superior. But I have to ask, are they judging them based on what rum should be or what fine liquor is?

So let me be the first to say that I'm no connoisseur. I am very familiar with most rums that are readily available in your average bar–Bacardi, Captain Morgan, Mount Gay, Myers and occasionally Appleton.

My point is, I am not a snob but do I have a nose and palette that is excellent for determining flavor. Hence, I believe that the true test of rum, is what it tastes like mixed in a drink, more specifically, what a rum taste like with fruit punch or coke? It should be smooth. Not hidden but not overpowering. Then it should be complimentary so that it makes whatever you put it in better. A rum should be able to fit in anywhere. This characteristic is why rum is so good in desserts.

Appleton has many affordable rums, the Special Gold, Dark, VX, Signature, etc... and I have had all of those and some of the more expensive varieties too. Many of those are good and some are great. So while I like other rums and look forward to tasting many that I see on this website, I confidently put the 12 Year Old Appleton up against all comers in a Rum & Coke. I guarantee that you can't find a better rum "taste"!

I had this at a party in Trinidad. Somethings about the ice, hot sun, and this refreshing rum made it a perfectly smooth and sweet explerience.

It is OK. Rum for good cocktails.
Maybe you have another opinion.

A very well balanced rum. Nothing too exciting though. Kind of boring. Good stuff still especially considering the price. Only real complaint is the easily bendable cap. Messed mine up and never screwed back on right which caused the rum to oxidize too quickly.

Appearance: Amber
Aroma: Wood rosin, varnish
Taste: Sweet, bitter
Flavor: wet wood, pine/oak
Texture/Body: thin
Finish: short

thid is a good but still strong twleve year old rum

Not much complexity as a sipping rum but great for mixing