Appleton Estate 12 Year Old "Rare Casks" Jamaican Rum (750ml)
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Review Date: 06/2019This rich, silky sipper entices with caramel and vanilla aromas. The palate opens with deep toffee and caramel and a drying dose of oak, then the finish dazzles with spice: cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, allspice, ginger, black pepper. (KN)
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Michael Pires
Review Date: 07/2022
Appleton 12 is a personal favorite of mine and is my go-to first recommendation for anyone getting serious about rum. Appleton 12 is a bourbon drinker’s rum as it is smooth with less perceivable funkiness. Jamaican rums are known to be funky, but Appleton’s funky twang is much tamer than other Jamaican rums. It is apparent on the first sip that this rum has done some barrel aging, but it is not overpowering. Appleton 12 has notes of caramel, toasted hazelnut, green apple, vanilla, caramel, cocoa nibs, cinnamon, nutmeg, and Alligator pepper. Appleton 12 is a workhorse too. It is not only a great sipper, but it works great in cocktails. It can shine in many cocktails, but I enjoy it when make a top-shelf 1944 Mai Tai.
Notes
The gold standard for Jamaican sipping rum, Appleton 12-year uses a harmonious blend of pot and column distilled rums for a rum that carries the island's trademark funky character with richness and a supple texture. For those just breaking into serious rum connoisseurship, this is the perfect place to start.
Product Details
Origin: Jamaica
Type/Varietal: Rum
Alcohol Content: 43%
SKU: #1305473