Appleton Estate 12 Year Old Rare Casks (70cl, 43%)

An aged rum from Appleton Estate in Jamaica's Nassau Valley, where rum production has been documented since 1749. Master Blender Joy Spence blends pot-still and column-still rums that have matured for at least twelve years in Jamaica's tropical climate; the age statement refers to the youngest rum in the blend. Maturation takes place in former bourbon casks of American white oak. The rum is made without added aromas and bottled at 43%. It shows a deep bronze colour with golden and mahogany reflections. The nose has roasted oak, dried fruits and hazelnut, followed by dark cocoa, molasses, orange peel and vanilla, with coffee as a fine nuance. The palate repeats oak, dried fruits and orange, then creamy vanilla, molasses and orange peel with a hint of roasted oak. The finish is long, rich and bittersweet.