Comments on: Rum Review: Appleton Estate Extra

By: 5 Rum Drinks For The Holidays

5 Rum Drinks For The Holidays — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:47:06 +0000

[...] using Cockspur Old Gold Rum, while I’ve been drinking them (research, you know) with Appleton Estate 12 Year Old. Classy and [...]

By: Jordan

Jordan — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 04:54:28 +0000

Finally got around to buying this rum. I’ve got to say that it really does live up to the hype. That was one of the tastiest daiquiris I’ve ever tried.

By: Capn Jimbo's Rum Project

Capn Jimbo's Rum Project — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:35:00 +0000

At The Rum Project (link above), my Sue Sea and I have now tasted and reviewed over 120 rums (we’ve literally lost count) – still, Appleton Estate 12yr remains one of the world’s top rums.

AE 12 is also our chosen rum to represent the Jamaican style of rum (there are four or five styles), based on the use of dunder pits for a greatly increased number of esters (flavors). Dunder also adds a recognizeable aroma to Jamaican style rums, dead giveaway every time.

Our review: http://www.rumproject.com/rumforum/viewforum.php?f=3&sid=56490104d5cdeeb48f8b7bdca2cf4c24

By: Matt Robold

Matt Robold — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:14:58 +0000

I believe you can, but I am not sure. I would consider checking with http://www.rumclub.org/ – an Italian rum club that would likely have that information available.

By: Connie Bundy

Connie Bundy — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 22:19:16 +0000

can I purchase Appleton’s Rum in Rome, Italy?

Comments, please.

By: Fatman

Fatman — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:20:29 +0000

My all time favorite rum. It is good enough to be a ‘death row’ rum. Worth every penny.

By: Matt Robold

Matt Robold — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:34:38 +0000

Pete: That sounds dangerous…dangerously awesome. I’m going to have to try that, though admittedly I should be under the supervision of a responsible adult with fire extinguishing equipment on the highly likely chance that I set myself aflame.

The Appleton Extra is one of my absolute favorite rums. It’s one of the most well-crafted rums on the market.

By: Pete

Pete — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:53:38 +0000

ps in the Blazer, when I say boiling I mean hot water taken off the heat i.e. don’t try this over the stove!

By: Pete

Pete — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:52:14 +0000

Excelent review and a truly wonderful rum, it exudes class and craftmanship. The great thing about Appleton Extra is the balance of flavours which is the true virtue of master distilling and blending. Has anyone tried this in the cocktail ‘The Blazer’ Take a double measure of Appleton Extra into a brandy balloon add a few blackberries and raspberries and place glass longways across a vessel of boiling water. Leave the glass for 5 mins turning occaisonally – then carefully ignite the vapours that have amassed in the glass. The ‘whoosh’ of fire melds the flavours of the rum and the berry juices resulting in a beautiful drink.

By: Rick

Rick — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:18:37 +0000

Great cocktail Matt! I swapped Dolin blanc for the dry vermouth and omitted the grenadine. Delightful.