Appleton 1998 is a Rum made by Appleton Estate. ABV: 63% ABV. Our expert rating is 9/10.
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Nose
Rich tropical fruit, aged oak, dark spice, dried fruit, vanilla, coffee, and a powerful, evolved Jamaican character
Palate
Magnificent with tropical fruit, aged oak complexity, dark chocolate, dried fig, baking spice, leather, and an oily, muscular texture at cask strength
Finish
Extraordinarily long with oak, tropical fruit, spice, and a dignified Jamaican warmth
Expert Review
9/10A 100% pot still Appleton selected by Joy Spence and Luca Gargano — 25 years of Jamaican tropical ageing at cask strength 63%, from the legendary Hearts Collection.
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