Post #538179 by Swanky on Tue, Jun 22, 2010 7:31 AM

On 2010-06-21 17:58, swizzle wrote:

I wish you were here... I just acquired a vintage ceramic jug of Appleton 20 YO rum. Cork intact, it has never been opened. I am so looking forward to trying this vintage spirit! Would love to have the current 21 YO to try side by side.

I wish I was there also. That would certainly be very interesting to try. Last year when Appleton held the Tiki cocktail competition here there was a rum tasting beforehand where we able to taste the entire range of Appleton rums including the 30y.o. I will stand by my previous comment on not liking older rums and found that the 30y.o. definitely didn't change my opinion.
I've also sampled an 18y.o.? which I believe was called the Masters Blend. It had a purple label and was released only in Canada. Now don't get me wrong, Appleton rum is a really good product, I just find that once you know it's flavour profile you know you are drinking it regardless of it's age.

I agree. A lot of the more aged rums get a harsh character to them.