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Appleton Estate 12-Year Rum is a blend of several rums aged between 12 and 18 years in American oak barrels after being distilled using small-batch copper pot stills.
The rum is produced on the Appleton Estate, which sits in the Nassau Valley in Jamaica. The estate’s origins date back as far as 1655 when the English overthrew the Spanish to rule the island and Frances Dickinson, grandfather of the distillery’s founders, received the land as a reward for his role in the overthrow.
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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.
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As this has been on my wish list for sometime I felt it was time to try, and review. At $70NZD, this 12 year old was everything I expected. Presented in a regal black canister, you immediately get the feeling that this rum is going to be good. The presentation is followed through with the bottle, tidy and distinguished. Only downside is the metal screw top. I'm slowly becoming a fan of corked tops for authenticity. Pouring and coloring is burnt umber on the side of mahogany when held to the light. Swirling and the liquid is syrupy and rich. Legs, fat and clingy. This is a good sign of things to come. The rich aroma carries through and a deep brown sugar and almond captures me first. Upon further sampling I get light citrus.
As I taste for the first time, the flavour is obvious and bold with brown sugar, this is burnt somewhat. The oak is present but it isn't mellow, it's feels hot as I breath out through my nose chewing the liquid as I taste. Is it peppery?
The flavour is lasting and satisfying, the hotness described earlier remains, I decide this is spicy. Each time I bring the glass to my mouth and nose the aroma and taste develop and this makes me appreciate the rum more with every mouthful.
Overall, this is such a remarkable step up from previous Appletons I have tried. It is a rum for the not too serious and appreciative Appletons drinker who will enjoy talking about the profile differences with friends without becoming too "sporting". I like!