This is a blend of rums from Jamaican distiller Appleton. This blend of rums has a minimum age of 21 years, no sugar added but coloring has been added. Being bottled by Appleton 100% of the ageing took place in the Tropics on the island of Jamaica.
ABV: 43%
Nose: Raisins, Black Pepper, Nuttiness, slight floral, toasted brown sugar, Orange Peel,
Palate: Light mouthfeel, Raisin, vanilla, black pepper, orange peel, oak spice, licorice.
Finish: Shorter finish. Pop of orange peel, raisin, oak spice, and licorice.
Rating: 6/10
I am not a 100% sure on the vintage of this 21 but it is very good which I was not expecting given the proof and age. Good oak structure, loads of fruits and spices that all balance well with each other. It walks a fine line of being over-oaked at times but holds itself in check despite the advanced age of the distillate. I can see why this is quite popular as a treat yourself rum given it packs loads of flavor in a nice proof point to just hangout and sip on. This is one I will have to treat myself to in the future.
1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.
2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.
3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.
4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.
5 | Good | Good, just fine.
6 | Very Good | A cut above.
7 | Great | Well above average
8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.
9 | Incredible | An all time favorite
10 | Perfect | Perfect
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