Appleton 21 Years 21yr 43%

Refined yet gently complex Jamaican rum.

Appleton Estate 21-Year-Old is a well-rounded Jamaican rum noted for its subtle sweetness, with primary notes of oak and vanilla. It's elegant yet lacks intensity.



How does this rum taste?

  • Well-balanced flavor profile
  • Smooth and easy to sip
  • Elegant and refined

Appleton Estate 21-Year-Old Rum is a sophisticated Jamaican rum distilled from molasses and sugarcane juice using pot and column stills. Aged for 21 years, it offers a nuanced aroma of vanilla, caramel, and tropical fruits, with flavors of oak, vanilla, and spice. Critiques highlight its smoothness and gentle complexity, but it's considered less robust than its younger counterparts. The 43% ABV provides an easy-sipping experience, ideal for special occasions or pairing with cigars. While appreciated for balance and elegance, some enthusiasts desire more intensity and traditional Jamaican funk. Perfect for both new rum appreciators and seasoned aficionados seeking refinement.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Vanilla Caramel Woody Orange

Taste

Oak Vanilla Spice Caramel

Finish

Woody Caramel Dry Roasted

How is this rum rated?

8.0/10
206 reviews
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7.8/10

"This is a super good rum for the price. A little bit of Jamaica funk all the way and a real joy. You can taste the complexity of the 21 years of maturing."

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7.9/10

"A very good introduction to the world of unsweetened rums. Round and harmonious without the typical Jamaica ester funk."

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8.4/10

"I found it at a bar on my holiday in bibione! Great to start a holiday 😅… So it’s a very fruity interesting solid lovely rum. I can suggest to everyone, who will end a hard working day with an fruity rum to relax! try it you won't regret it. Cheers *Update: Still one of my favorite rums 🥃"

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8.8/10

"As a summary it’s complex with a deep taste and a fantastic balance between sweetness and dryness. The nose is a little of everything, but mostly strong aromas of fruits. At the palate all the flavors comes to you together with a certain sweetness and roundness."

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Details about this rum

Country
Distillery
RumX ID
RX35
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
<250€
Type of spirit
Rum
Appleton Estate 21yr &nbsp; 43% 21 Years

How is the price of this rum developing?

Ø Market value
148€

The RumX community has already added 431 bottles to their collections:

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301
opened
83
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47
Open rate
30%

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About the Appleton Estate distillery

The Appleton Estate distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Appleton Estate have been reviewed 2,613 times with an average of 8.0/10.


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