Appleton 21 Years Nassau Valley Cask

Appleton 21 Nassau Valley Cask leans light and woody, with sweet vanilla and a touch of spice. One to try if you enjoy a gentle, easygoing rum without the signature funky Jamaican punch.

8.0  / 10  (52 reviews)

Rounded, smooth sipper with balanced wood and spice.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Very smooth and enjoyable sipper
    • Schöne Kombination aus Früchten,Würze und Holz
    • Natural sweetness is also amazing

    Dominated by classic notes of oak, vanilla, and nutmeg, the Appleton 21 Years Nassau Valley Cask brings mild orange or orange peel alongside a gentle woodiness. Several RumX members picked up on a lighter style—"quite light" says Piotr Ignasiak, with others noting hints of Foursquare and even Agricole influences. Nose shows promise with "sehr viel Karamell in der Nase" (Lot-NAS), though more than one reviewer finds the palate more subdued or thin, suggesting a preference for higher ABV. Drinkers also mention a "smooth and enjoyable sipper" (X-Savior), suitable for relaxed evenings rather than deep contemplation.

    Aroma

    Oak Vanilla Woody Orange peel

    Taste

    Woody Vanilla Nutmeg Roasted

    How is this rum rated?

    8.0  / 10  (52 reviews)

    "With a medium to long finish, Appleton Estate has managed to up the ante through the versions of the 21 year one. I have tried the previous ones and still have the last one released which I had to compare in a side by side comparison, and this one is better. The fruity side with spices is there with the woody tones which is then finished off by chocolate and coffee and a hint of tobacco. Lightly, very lightly dry and overall rounded and well balanced. The natural sweetness is also amazing. Price to quality is very good and I've already ordered backup bottles :-) 30.01.2022 Enjoying it again and still stand by my score. Wonderful release especially when looking at the price tag."

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    8.2 / 10
    Review by: Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

    "Similarly good as the old 21 Appleton but I have the impression it's a bit woodier. Almost a bit "rotten". Delicious and elegant but still! However, I like the classic 21 better overall..."

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    7.8 / 10
    Review by: crazyforgoodbooze

    "Cedar wood, lime, unripe pineapple and vegetal on the nose. The attack on the palate is a little acqueous, reflecting dilution. Aromas struggle to emerge, then fill the mouth. The finish is longer than the 15-year-old, drier and woodier. A rather dry, woody rum, though the fruit is very present. Strangely less interesting than the more lively 15 ans d'âge."

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    8.1 / 10
    Review by: cigares

    "RumX Calendar Day 16 But for me blind, it would have been a Foursquare. I would never have thought of it. All in all, more of an easy sipper. But it's amazing how broad the range of a distillery can be. A bit thin, unfortunately..."

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    7.9 / 10
    Review by: zabo
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX10553
    ABV
    43%
    Category
    Pot & Column Still Rum
    Made from
    Molasses and sugar cane juice
    Distillation
    Pot and Column Still
    Age
    21 years
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <100€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Appleton Estate 21yr &nbsp; 43% 21 Years Nassau Valley Cask

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    Ø Market value
    87€

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    About the Appleton Estate distillery

    The Appleton Estate distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Appleton Estate have been reviewed 2,901 times with an average of 8.0/10.


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