Rum
Single Blended Rum
/ Appleton Estate • Nassau Valley, Jamaica • 43.0% ABV

Appleton Estate 15 Year Black River Casks

7.7
Score out of 10 Based on 139 reviews Latest review
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AI Sensory Summary

"Reviewers describe the aroma as a blend of oak, molasses, vanilla, and fruits such as banana and orange, frequently noting accents of coffee, herbs, and Jamaican funk. On the palate, common tasting notes include wood, brown sugar, cocoa, and baking spices, layered with tobacco, leather, and citrus zest. The finish is generally characterized as lingering, dry, and spicy, though reviewers differ on the mouthfeel, with some finding it smooth and others reporting a sharp alcohol heat or lingering bitterness. Tasters also disagree on the overall sweetness and aromatic profile, as some characterize the rum as dry and purely herbal, while others perceive a sweeter, more fruit-forward, and noticeably funky character."

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Distillery Note

Aged minimum 15 years in ex-bourbon casks.

Appleton Estate 15 Year Black River Casks

Appleton Estate 15 Year Black River Casks

Rum ·Single Blended Rum · 43.0%
Appleton Estate · Nassau Valley, Jamaica
7.7
/ 10 from 139 reviews Latest review
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No community reviews yet (0/5)
Why people like it, or don't
AI Summary

"Reviewers describe the aroma as a blend of oak, molasses, vanilla, and fruits such as banana and orange, frequently noting accents of coffee, herbs, and Jamaican funk. On the palate, common tasting notes include wood, brown sugar, cocoa, and baking spices, layered with tobacco, leather, and citrus zest. The finish is generally characterized as lingering, dry, and spicy, though reviewers differ on the mouthfeel, with some finding it smooth and others reporting a sharp alcohol heat or lingering bitterness. Tasters also disagree on the overall sweetness and aromatic profile, as some characterize the rum as dry and purely herbal, while others perceive a sweeter, more fruit-forward, and noticeably funky character."

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Taste Profile

Aged minimum 15 years in ex-bourbon casks.
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Consensus Check

Key findings

Loved for

  • Mango
  • Fruit
  • Brown Sugar
  • Fresh
  • Warming
  • Heat

Criticized for

  • Marmalade
  • Toffee
  • Sugar
  • Harsh
  • Young
  • Complex

Flavor profile

  • Sweet & Confectionery vanilla, sweet, caramel 65/139
  • Woody & Roasted oak, wood, woody 60/139
  • Fruity orange, banana, fruit 46/139
  • Spicy & Herbal spice, spices, tobacco 33/139
  • Cereal & Nutty almond, bread, almonds 24/139

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