Appleton 17 and your everyday Mai tai - Tiki Drinks and Food

K kevincrossman Tiki Socialite Fremont, CA Joined: Jun 19, 2017 Posts: 275	K kevincrossman Posted posted on Tue, Aug 15, 2023 1:13 PM I've had it now twice and it definitely doesn't taste like the rest of the Appleton line. It does (as a full pot-still rum) have some characteristics in common with the Appleton Hearts releases, but even then as a blended rum does have its own different and unique taste. Tasting notes at Smuggler's Cove https://ultimatemaitai.com/2023/07/25/appleton-17-legend-mai-tai-at-smugglers-cove/ Tasting notes in London with Appleton's Joy Spence https://ultimatemaitai.com/2023/06/29/appleton-17-legend-tasting/ Issued at 49% ABV like the historic original, this is more than a proofed down Hearts release. The blend of four marques means this is truly unique. There is no traditional Appleton orange peel, nor overripe fruit. Instead there are hints of nutmeg and herbal spices. It is delicious nest from a glass but even better in Mai Tai where the long and lingering finish is truly sublime.

I've had it now twice and it definitely doesn't taste like the rest of the Appleton line. It does (as a full pot-still rum) have some characteristics in common with the Appleton Hearts releases, but even then as a blended rum does have its own different and unique taste.

Tasting notes at Smuggler's Cove https://ultimatemaitai.com/2023/07/25/appleton-17-legend-mai-tai-at-smugglers-cove/

Tasting notes in London with Appleton's Joy Spence https://ultimatemaitai.com/2023/06/29/appleton-17-legend-tasting/

Issued at 49% ABV like the historic original, this is more than a proofed down Hearts release. The blend of four marques means this is truly unique. There is no traditional Appleton orange peel, nor overripe fruit. Instead there are hints of nutmeg and herbal spices. It is delicious nest from a glass but even better in Mai Tai where the long and lingering finish is truly sublime.

Post #810358 by kevincrossman on Tue, Aug 15, 2023 1:13 PM