Review by: The Auditor
Review #1438; Rum #737
Well, I forgot I have tried this before but that was about 3.5 years and many rums ago. So let’s see how my tastes may have shifted.
This is a rum from Appleton Estate, that famed Jamaican distillery. This is a 100% pot still rum distilled from molasses that was aged for 21 years in Jamaica before being bottled at a high proof with no additives. It is a single marque multi cask blend.
These rums were born out of a collaboration between Joy Spence of Appleton and Luca Gargano of Velier.
Distillery: Appleton Estate
Bottler: Velier
Region: Jamaica
Still: Pot
ABV: 63%
Nose: Grapefruit, Vanilla, Orange Marmalade, Black Tea, Dark Chocolate, Star Anise, Raspberry
Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel, Orange Marmalade, Black Tea, Dark Chocolate, Vanilla, Grapefruit, bit of salt, Leather Couch, Toasted Nuts, Star Anise, Raspberry
Finish: Long finish, Black Pepper, Dark Chocolate, Black Tea, Vanilla, Grapefruit, Salt, Toasted Nuts, Star Anise, Raspberry
Link to my previous review of this is above but I gave it a 6 then. It is so much better than that. Packed full of amazing fruity flavors, the spices and dark chocolate keep it in check and the grapefruit and black tea are a great combo. Its decadent, rich, and a joy to sit here and sip. Perhaps I am stupid for changing my views on it 4 years after, but I don’t care because these are my own ramblings. It’s an incredible rum that I wish was more affordable so I could get a bottle.
Final Score: 96
Scoring Legend:
- 95-100: As good as it gets. Jaw-dropping, eye-widening, unforgettable whisky.
- 90-94: Sublime, a personal favorite in its category.
- 85-89: Excellent, a standout dram.
- 80-84: Quite good. Quality stuff.
- 75-79: Decent whisky worth tasting.
- 70-74: Meh. It’s definitely drinkable, but it can do better.
- 60-69: Not so good. I might not turn down a glass if I needed a drink.
- 50-59: Save it for mixing.
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