Appleton Legend 2005 17yr 49%
Produced at Jamaica's Appleton Estate and distilled from molasses in 2005, this rum has been aged for 17 years and is limited to 1500 bottles. With an ABV of 49%, it features a prominent ester aroma, complemented by tropical fruits, woody notes, and hints of banana. On the palate, expect woody and citrus flavors, followed by medicinal nuances and roasted almonds. While the rum has sparked interest due to its unique profile and complexity, opinions vary on its value given its rarity and price. Many find its aroma and funkiness suited for sipping or in a Mai Tai cocktail, though some feel it lacks depth compared to other Appleton releases.
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Unique ester profile
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Complex and fruity nose
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Smooth and inviting finish
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How does this rum taste?
Appleton Estate's 17-year rum delivers esters, tropical sweetness, and woody notes with a medicinal twist. Distinctively fruity with a complex, high-ester Jamaican profile.
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What are the key facts about this rum?
RX12458
49%
2005
Molasses
17 years
1500
75cl
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 2,436 times with an average of 8.0/10.
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SaibotZtar
20 January 2024
“It is already a polarizing rum. Personally, I like it very much because it is simply quite different from all other Appleton's. Lots of fruit, esters, honey but very little wood. A few bitter notes. Pure is good to drink even if not overdimensionally complex but just different. In the Mai Tai he delivers a good final product if he is also here (maybe it's because of the expectations or also because you already had incredibly good stuff in the MT) not really the bringer. The price I leave out (that would correct the rating strongly down) because I want to evaluate the pleasure not the price!!!”
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Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
29 June 2023
“#4145 This little sample arrived straight from the US this morning and a friend brought it to the door 😊 He just wanted to get a bottle before most and had to lay down close to 800 USD to get a bottle. I'm certain this will turn into a collectors item and many not being opened and used as intended by their master blender Joy. This rum is more Jamaican than the regular Appleton releases for sipping. More funk and a bit more esters and on top of that a lot of fruit. Draws beautiful curtains in the glass and the empty glass has some caramel and dried fruit. Heavily overpriced but who cares if you're a collector 😊”
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Zucker und Zeste
3 April 2024
“However, the 17 years in the barrels have given the rum beautiful oak notes, which provide a roasted, nutty undertone and pronounced vanilla flavors in the mouth. Nothing is overdone here, the alcohol (bottled at 49% by volume) is fantastically integrated. The rum is complex without being overpowering. You can really enjoy sniffing and tasting it for a long time.”
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