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Appleton Estate Rare Casks 12 Years (RX10196)

Introducing the "Rare Casks 12 Years" from the renowned Appleton Estate distillery in Jamaica. This rum is produced using a blend of Molasses and sugar cane juice, distilled with both Pot and Column Stills and aged to perfection for 12 years. Enjoy a smooth 43% ABV treat that offers a rich sensory experience. On the nose, you'll find woody notes accompanied by vanilla, banana, caramel, and oak, followed by flavors of woody, vanilla, dried fruit, oak, and caramel on the palate. As per the RumX community's reviews, this remarkable creation is appreciated for its quintessential rum profile, freshness, and fruity-spicy balance. With a taste that is both accessible and complex, this rum is perfect for sipping neat or as an exceptional ingredient in cocktails like the Daiquiri. Elegant and enjoyable, the "Rare Casks 12 Years" is a fantastic addition to any rum aficionado's collection.

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What does this rum taste like?

The flavor profile of Rare Casks 12 Years is based on 87 user reviews. We have compiled and summarized the community's tasting notes for you, to give you an impression of the aroma and taste of the rum.

Nosing impressions

Vanilla Woody Banana Caramel Oak Fruity Dried fruit Citrus Solvents Apple

Taste impressions

Vanilla Woody Oak Dried fruit Banana Caramel Tobacco Burnt sugar Roasted Barrel

Finish

Spice Espresso Woody Dried fruit Oak Vanilla Banana Tobacco Crisp Fresh

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How does the community rate this rum?

7.6 /1087 ratings

COMMUNITY RATING

Already 87 registered users have rated and tested this rum, leaving an average rating of 7.6 out of 10. A total of 3 users have marked this rum as their favorite (9+ points).

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7.0/10

This one is better than the regular 12 year old and a very nice surprise. I also like the shape of the bottle. Oak from nose to finish, very fresh with fruits and spices. This is a sipper and not a mixer. Price to quality is very good.


Aroma

Banana Vanilla Pineapple Oak Fresh

Taste

Tobacco Leather Banana Grass Vanilla
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7.4/10

Really solid Jamaican. For me, however, more of a mixer. 74/100

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8.0/10

Let it be said up front, I am an Appleton fan.Nice flavor profile. Dried fruit, banana, perfect wood ripeness, spice and at the end the potstill portion with solvent. Complex.Also has something fresh like an Agricole.The 43% limit the potential, if you want more, you should reach for the 2003, this resembles it the most.At 25€ a bargain and a Gästerum, for which you do not have to be embarrassed and to which I myself like to reach.😉 Super in the Daiquiri.🍸The bottle is also really nice.


Aroma

Vanilla Dried fruit Fresh Solvents Creme brulee

Taste

Dried fruit Oak Caramel Grass Fresh
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7.0/10

It is not particularly exciting


Aroma

Vanilla Woody Oak Caramel

Taste

Vanilla Banana Woody Caramel
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7.1/10

Even though I usually prefer rums from continental South America, this Jamaican rum is good. There seems to be relatively low sweetness, more spiciness buy still well rounded experience.


Aroma

Fruity Dried fruit Banana Citrus Dark chocolate

Taste

Spice Ginger Woody Malt Roasted
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8.2/10

Tasting side by side with the 8 year, this is a lot more enjoyable. Almost no alcohol taste. More wood, and a beautiful mouthfeel.


Aroma

Apple Currants Dates Cedar Toasted

Taste

Dried currants Oak Toasted Tobacco Brown sugar
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7.6/10

In the nose spicier and more complex than the Appleton 8, but not quite as pleasing.In the mouth similar, a nice chocolate note resonates and develops in the finish to a chocolaty coffee bean.Ene great mix of the for me classic Jamaica profile and Foursquare. Super entry into Jamaica, also exciting with a somewhat herbal note in addition to the spices.Who stands on wood is better off with the 12er, who likes it a little sweeter and fruity should reach for the 8er. With me it depends on the mood which I prefer.


Aroma

Woody Banana Citrus Apple

Taste

Vanilla Oak Burnt sugar Dried fruit Tobacco
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8.2/10

just wonderful this combination of light Jamaica funk with the classic caramelly, sweet rum notes that most other Jamaicans lack

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5.5/10

Not my favorite, but price performance fully okay. In the finish quite sharp, but you can already tell that it is an honest rum.

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7.8/10

I have old bottle of AE12 that I want to compare side by side but it seems either same or very similar. The smell and taste of this rum is a synonym of word rum. If somebody utters word rum, this is the taste and smell I immediately recollect. There is supposedly certain amount of esters but it is very low and hidden behind a sophisticated smell and taste. In both 👅 and 👃 you get wood, vanilla, cocoa, raisins, sour fruit like lemon or green apple, nicely balanced sweetness with spicy notes of pepper. This is simply one of my most favorite rums out there, especially for a fabulous price. 18.3.2023 I need to remedy a bad riise taste so I had fo reach out for verified good rum.


Aroma

Fruity Apple Fruits Green apple Tropical fruit

Taste

Fruity Apple Fruits Sour cherry Sour
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7.7/10

Beautiful round Jamaican


Aroma

Caramel Vanilla Fruity Oak

Taste

Vanilla Woody Caramel Oak Spice
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8.1/10

The nose is quite nutty, almonds mainly. There's also caramel and wood. Not too fruity or funky. Burnt dark sugar dominates the palate but tobacco and oak keep things from being too sweet. The finish is medium to long and has lots of chilled out oak and espresso coffee notes. It's a good rum to relax with. Nothing to shocking but the quality is there.


Aroma

Oak Caramel Almond

Taste

Burnt sugar Tobacco Dried fruit Oak
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8.1/10

Ok a rum that smells better than it tastes.


Aroma

Smooth Caramel Fruity Banana Woody

Taste

Woody Spice Tobacco Vanilla
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8.0/10

Would pair great with a nice cigar


Aroma

Vanilla Banana Woody Sweet

Taste

Dried fruit Banana Burnt sugar Oak Tobacco
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7.8/10

Nothing to know your socks off, but pretty good. A little heavier on the nose than on the palate. A quintessentially rum profile


Aroma

Cinnamon OrangePeal Raisin Fruits

Taste

Orange Floral Lemon Funky
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7.4/10

I have to say that this rum is beautifully smooth and balanced in taste. There are nutty, vanilla and citrus notes. The citrus is quite acidic and I find that I can also smell sour apple and that doesn't really suit me.

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7.8/10

I was expecting a little less spice and sweetness and more wooden and smoky taste. You can get little bit of wood and cask upon the first sip and then it hits you with a peppery almost hot kick. Mild finish - a tad dissapointing. Enjoyable.


Aroma

Raisin Dried dates Caramel Vanilla Woody

Taste

Spicy Black pepper Dried dates Woody Roasted
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8.7/10

A very good rum especially at the price point

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8.5/10

Very very good...balanced, makes you happy!


Aroma

Woody Oak Barrel Caramel

Taste

Woody Oak Barrel
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8.1/10

Backobst - Pflaume, Leder und Holznoten in der Nase, sehr angenehm und rund. Die 43* bleiben mild, dunkles Caramell, Holz, Frucht setzen sich fort. Backpflaume bleibt am Gaumen. Angenehm langanhaltender Abgang bei dem sich die Holznoten halten.

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7.2/10

Tastes good. Clearly better than the 8er. Gömnnivh me again

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8.4/10

This is one that for me isn't as good as the unaged reserve exclusiva ..the flavours are there and deep in depth but for once prefer the cheaper option . Apples 12 rare casks Peppera, cherry's ,smoke Dry chocolate , cherry , oranges I lived. On a diet of this while in Jamaica so I have become quite fond of it, hence the score improvement

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What are the specs of this rum?

Country
Distillery
ID
RX10196
ABV
43%
Made from
Molasses and sugar cane juice
Distillation
Pot and Column Still
Age
12 years
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
Under 50€
Category
Rum

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About the Appleton Estate distillery

The distillery Appleton Estate is located in Jamaica. Rums from Appleton Estate have been reviewed 1,578 times with an average of 8.0/10.


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