Appleton Estate Extra
Distilled on the estate in copper pot stills (of a shape/design particular to Jamaica) then aged in oak casks for 12 years (which is a long time for a rum!).
Rum is a complex subject. There are hundreds available commercially in the United States and thousands worldwide.
Here are a few facts to help you figure what ‘s in that bottle you are holding:
Rum is a distilled product made from sugar cane. One type is made from sugar cane juice directly (Rhum Agricole) and others are made from molasses – a byproduct of sugar production (Rhum Industriel).
Rhum Agricole tends to be a less highly distilled product with more flavors as a result, Rhum Industriel is generally distilled to a higher proof to lose the flavors molasses can impart.
Either type can be distilled in a pot or column still the vast majority being made in column still for cost/speed reasons.
White rum is usually straight from the pipe (unaged), and usually used in mixed drinks. Other rums are aged anywhere from 6 months to (supposedly at least) 25 years. Reposado (rested) means 3-6 months aging, Anejo (aged) means at least one year. Gold is a meaningless term meaning colored with caramel usually.
Geography: For purists the designation ‘rum’ is only considered for rum coming from the Caribbean. For others it means any sugar cane based spirit no matter where it is produced. In the Caribbean rum varies widely in style and taste from island to island and within each island distiller to distiller. See also Aquadiente and Cachaca. For true enthusiasts, check out Ed Hamilton’s website: www.ministryofrum.com it is THE Rum Website.
Flavored or infused rum is even more complex subject.
Flavored – A somewhat slippery term- strictly speaking it of course means the rum is flavored – how is the big question.
Flavored unless another term is also used or specified means (usually) that someone blended in a flavor, extract, chemical equivalent thereof, etc to the rum. There is a substantial variation in quality/palatability in these rums – they tend to be grim. At best they taste like some candy/ice cream etc., not a real drink. They are aimed at the young ( O.K. lets be frank – underage or barely legal crowd) -not quality stuff.
Infused – Usually means they used some real ingredients at some point – either soaked in the rum directly or were added to the rum during the distillation process
Distilled on the estate in copper pot stills (of a shape/design particular to Jamaica) then aged in oak casks for 12 years (which is a long time for a rum!).
A blend of over 20 aged rums that are distilled on the estate in copper pot stills .
This rum is hand blended from a range of ages( 5-10 years) to achieve the color and taste profile. A decent, solid rum.
A decent rum for the money, especially for the price/class.
If I could I would replace my blood with this.
May have to settle for one of the spirits I would have as my last taste on earth if I could plan such things.
Aged in a Solera system to age for upwards of 15 to 25 years.
While better than a number of Bacardi’s rums around this price point, the “Havana Club” Añejo Blanco is ultimately disappointing.
The top selling rum in the world- or so they would like everyone to believe.
Excellent value for a blanco reserve rum at this price
A excellent value in an aged white rum.
Nicely done aged white rum – another excellent rum form Serralles.
A glorious liquid history both past and present.
You get what you pay for and more.
Really shows the difference between a Rhum Agricole and a Rhum Industrial
Best rum ever. A cognac or whiskey of this age and quality would cost more than my car.
A lovely 12 year old that is complex and not too sweet.
Blend of Bajan rum aged in oak barrels. Cheap but good,great mixing rum
Think of this as a gateway rum to get your friends started down the path
Nicely done young Rhum Agricole
A Beautifully Done Semi Dry Rhum Agricole. A treat to both eye and palette.
Not your average Blanco to put it mildly.
One of the few rums (NB: French spelling rhums) in the world to claim a terroir.
Distilled in copper pot stills then aged in oak casks and bottled at 4 years of age.
Distilled in copper pot stills, then aged in oak casks and bottled at 8 years of age.
Distilled in copper pot stills, then aged in oak casks and bottled at 12 years of age.
Pricey but a lot of quality for the price.
If only all 18 year olds were as complex, subtle, and lovely as this one….
O Heaven, O Bliss, as close to perfection as you can get in the rum world – or many others.
Spend an extra $1 per cocktail for a seriously good 8 year old rum rather than that cheap crap. You will thank yourself now and tomorrow morning.
One of the smoothest 151/Overproof rums you might not remember the next morning.