Appleton Estate Extra 12-Year

Delicious, especially on the rocks, but also mixes well. Flavors are present, but not overwhelming, sweetness is just right!

This is a good rum but lacks the refined touch that the 21 holds !

Nice and smooth, good taste and smell. 7/10 average drink

A solid and easily accessible rum. Lots of flavor and funk but also very smooth.

A bit more flavor than the VX but still to be mixed, for me, so assess if it’s worth the money before you buy.

not ideal for sipping but makes a good mixer with most rum based cocktails

In comparison to other 12 yr old rums I just didn’t really rate it, the Jamaican funk associated with this brand just didn’t grab my attention. Stick to Doorlys or El Dorado.

I don't completely understand this rum.
I perceived the flavor as smokey, but also questioned that assessment. Perhaps this is why "Appleton" figures in so many tiki recipes - it brings a complexity to its surroundings.
Notes from 8/8/21 Laka Lono, snifter with a side of cola.

This is a rum that has grown on me the more I have had of it. However, it is not something I would recommend to novice rum drinkers.

It has a very heavy and strong flavour. Diluting it with ice or water did little to reduce the punch it packed. If you can get through the punch there's a lot of flavour to appreciate here.

I suspect this could work well in cocktails, as it's flavour would run little risk of being lost, however, I am yet to experiment with this myself and will update when I know.

If you're wanting an Appleton's that is easier and smoother to sip I would recommend the 15.

Intenso aroma a la nariz, suave cuerpo al paladar, sabor intenso al final.