Velier Appleton Hearts Collection - 2003


Rhum agricole and tasting methodology

"A really compelling installment in the Appleton Hearts collection. Fruity and earthy on the nose, its juicy without leaning much in the ethyl acetate direction. On the palate the cask shows up, plenty …"




"Overripe fruit, banana bread, and a touch of solvent on the nose. Really pleasant weight accompanying deeper brown sugar and oak notes. Moderate finish leaving you with vanilla and more banana bread."




"So this is what “esters” are! 😂 A super fun rum, though a bit much for me to drink neat. Can’t wait to mix with this—leaving unrated until I do (but as a sipping rum it’s getting 7.4) Refractometer: …"

"Lots of vanilla! Really mild otherwise. Very smooth, not super interesting. Refractometer: 15.1% brix"


"Lovely for the pricepoint. A little okay with a distinct but subtle funkiness. Great for mixing."

"Ester and chemical notes on the nose, a million different things on the palate: spicy, briney, overripe fruit, pungent juiciness. Tasted alongside Probitas."

"A classic expression of Worthy Park that delivers all the banana you could ever want. On the nose the banana is joined by apple and varnish, but on the palate allspice, cereal and flower shop round …"






"A relatively simple rum that delivers on its Jamaican origin with overripe fruit and a hint of funk, while remaining uncomplicated and undifferentiated. On the palate it’s clear there’s been some …"



"Ein einfacher, zugänglicher und letztlich uninteressanter Jamaikaner. Fruchtig, aber vage in der Nase, am Gaumen klar mit Dosage gesüßt. Ein wenig Würze. Perfekt zum Mixen, aber kein großartiges …"

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