Appleton Jamaica Independence Reserve 1962
Highly praised for its deep, chocolate‑vanilla profile, refined oak and impressive balance, delivering a rare, contemplative sip that RumX members see as a once‑in‑a‑lifetime Appleton experience.
Collectors and Appleton fans wanting a historic, ultra-aged, chocolatey sipper with refined oak and moderate ABV for slow, contemplative pours.
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Ultra-aged Appleton for serious sipping
If you enjoy mature Appleton like Joy or older limited releases, this is the ultimate, bringing even more age-driven chocolate and oak at a gentle, sipping strength.
Value seekers, proof hunters, or those wanting funky, ester-heavy Jamaican profiles or a thick, high-intensity mouthfeel.
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About the Appleton Estate distillery
The Appleton Estate distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Appleton Estate have been reviewed 3,357 times with an average of 8.0/10.
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A once in a lifetime experience. Though very expensive I recommend trying if you get the chance.
Great rum with nice sweet nuts wood taste. But why 45%??? Its like when you put great sirup in glass of water
Good rum ! But very expensive for what it offers
Chocolate rum for 300.