Appleton Estate

Appleton is a nice rum when you want a round and less funky Jamaican compared to the other brands from there. The nose is soft and fruity with aromas of caramel, coffee, leather, banana and orange. At the palate it’s fruity, full bodied, woody, nutty, spicy and a little funky …

Much alike the 21-year old but much smoother even though it’s 90 proof. Buy it if you find it. The nose is fruity, woody and round with aromas of dried fruit and oak. At the palate it’s complex, fruity, spicy, dry, balanced and round with flavors of ginger, dried and tropical …

So, after I had the rum in the glass yesterday and it surprisingly didn't convince me, I of course had to taste it again today, this time against the "old" Appleton 1999 (RX7801). And now, after the tasting, I (almost) stick to my verdict from yesterday: RX26144 is a solid …

A good old classic. A pretty good humble and contained Jamaica funkyness. Very fruity, vanilla & caramel still present, woody, and subtitle spicyness, like cinnamon. Good texture. This one never fails when you need a cozy soft funkyness to chill out

Very mature Appleton with a calm, balanced profile. On the nose, ripe tropical fruit, orange peel, a hint of banana and a subtle herbal note, accompanied by wood and a touch of menthol. Deep and well-structured on the palate with fruit, spices, dry wood and a slightly tart note …

#5977 19.11.2025 Celebrating my 60th birthday with this sample I got as a birthday present from my friend in Singapore. Nose Wood, light roasted, faint tannins, dried fruit, light citrus, light chocolate, faint smoke, spice. Palate Wood, roasted, light tannins, faint leather, …

Vacation Canada & Jamaica September 2025. This Kingston 62 from the hotel was still missing :) I find it a bit better than the community, maybe because of the awesome view here :) Light but pleasant sweetness consisting of caramel and chocolate, but also some wood and spices are …

Vacation Canada & Jamaica September 2025. Surprisingly good this white Kingston 62, will try the brown one next. On the nose there is vanilla and caramel. On the palate then also some vanilla, but also coffee and cocoa.