Velier Appleton Hearts Collection - 2003 2003 18yr 63%
The Hearts Collection - 2003 from the Appleton Estate distillery is a remarkable Jamaican rum, crafted from molasses and distilled using a pot still. Aged for 18 years in the tropical climate, this limited release is bottled at cask strength with an ABV of 63%. It offers rich, woody aromas and flavors complemented by banana, vanilla, and tropical fruits. Tasting notes highlight a complex profile with subtle licorice and caramel. Praised for its craftsmanship, it delivers a delightful balance of warmth, spice, and sweetness, though some suggest it might lack high ester intensity. An extraordinary addition to any rum enthusiast's collection, blending tradition with complexity, creating a sophisticated experience.
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Complex flavor profile
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Well-integrated alcohol
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Rich, woody aromas
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The 2003 Appleton Estate rum presents a complex profile with woody and tropical fruit notes. It's well-balanced with integrated alcohol but may lack high ester intensity.
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RX11399
63%
Pot Still Rum
2003
#420930-420950
Molasses
Pot Still
18 years
5000
70cl
<250€
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About the Appleton Estate distillery
The Appleton Estate distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Appleton Estate have been reviewed 2,502 times with an average of 8.0/10.
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Oliver
28 March 2023
“Very coherent low-ester Jamaican. Spicy, earthy and just the right amount of fruitiness.Very nice Abfüllubg! In the top 3 of the Hearts Collection series.”
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Joachim Guger
12 October 2023
“A very nice balanced nose. Dried fruit dominates, restrained barrel maturity given the age. Unlike the other Hearts, no solvents. Alcohol perfectly integrated. In the mouth very powerful, full warm. Now very spicy and black olives. Complex. A great Appleton. High craftsmanship. Perhaps a bit too well-behaved at the end. Closest in flavor profile to the Rare Blend. Appleton Hearts 2003 - 2002 - 1993 Nose: All three very, very similar. Same marque? Banana bread, dried apples, licorice, caramel, fine spice, glue and glue. Powerful and warm. Compared to the 2003, the 2002 is a bit drier, dustier, a bit more licorice and less fruit . The 1993 is a bit woodier and more complex. All three great. Mouth: 2003 and 2002 again very similar. The 2002 a bit woodier and spicier. The 1993 then again... perhaps a touch too much. Conclusion: all three shine with a beautiful flavor profile. All three highest craftsmanship in terms of quality, integration of alcohol and wood maturity. The latter also applies to the 1993, 29 years of tropical storage and - matter of taste - just fine. Which one do I like best? Difficult decision, probably the 2002. What do I miss? The variety. How many marques can Appleton muster? Is that all after 7 bottlings? Edit: Now the bottle is empty. A great bottle, a pleasure every time.”
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Jakob
27 July 2024
“Guter Rum, ähnliche DNA, aber etwas frischer und mit mehr Fruchteinschlag als die Vertreter aus den 90ern. Stimmige Erweiterung der Hearts-Serie, zeigt das Potenzial der „jüngeren“ tropisch gelagerten Appletons wunderbar auf.”
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