The Appleton Estate Jamaica Black River Casks 15yo is a distinguished rum, aged for a minimum of 15 years in a tropical climate, which imparts a rich and complex flavor profile. Crafted by the renowned Appleton Estate distillery in Jamaica under the meticulous supervision of master blender Joy Spence, this rum is made from molasses using both Pot and Column Still methods and bottled at an ABV of 43%. This expressive rum greets the senses with an inviting aroma of vanilla, tropical fruits, nutty notes, banana, and spice. On the palate, it delivers a harmonious blend of flavors including vanilla, wood, oak, tropical fruits, and caramel, with lingering notes of toasted almond, hazelnuts, orange peel, vanilla, and roasted coffee beans. The Appleton Estate 15 Year Old is celebrated for its good complexity and delightful mouthfeel, embodying the distinctive Jamaican style. It opens with a well-balanced fruitiness, featuring ripe orchard fruits and oily orange peel, followed by a lively character with sweet spices and a subtle vegetal note. With aeration, it reveals a more full-bodied, funky Jamaican character, with exotic fruitiness, slightly acidic copper notes, and a hint of bitter almond. The Black River Casks edition, blending rums from Appleton Estate's famous distillery, is a tribute to the Black River, whose natural spring water is used in the production of Appleton Estate rums. This rum truly represents the essence of Jamaican rum-making tradition and is a must-try for any rum enthusiast.
The rum has been aged for a minimum of 15 years.
The Appleton Estate Jamaica Black River Casks 15yo has an ABV of 43%.
This rum offers aromas of vanilla, tropical fruits, nutty notes, banana, and spice. On the palate, it features vanilla, wood, oak, tropical fruits, and caramel.
The rum is produced using both Pot and Column Still methods, and it is made from molasses.
The master blender is Joy Spence, who oversees the production at Appleton Estate.
Overall: The Appleton Estate Jamaica Black River Casks 15yo offers a well-balanced and complex Jamaican rum experience, blending tropical fruit notes with hints of oak, spice, and sweetness.
Reviewers appreciate the Appleton Estate Jamaica Black River Casks 15yo for its well-rounded and balanced profile, featuring notes of wood, caramel, and tropical fruits. Its smoothness and slight sweetness are complemented by a touch of spice and esters. Some compare it favorably to the 12-year-old variant, although a few find it lacking in character compared to the latter. Overall, it is seen as a solid and appealing rum, especially for those new to Jamaican rums, with a beautiful copper color and a good quality-to-price ratio.
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