Appleton Estate Rare Casks 12-Year-Old Rum

"Containing a blend of rums from 6 to 25 years old, with an extra ageing stage in French oak barrels that previously held cognac. Mahogany color with intense red hints of long barrel ageing at the rim and long, slow legs. A very open nose with a wealth of aromas that seem to evolve each time you nose the glass; a great balance of mature toasted oak, burnt caramel, dry-roasted nuts, marzipan and orange peel; a delicate floral note of honeysuckle in the background. A wonderfully complex and satisfying balance of sweetness, fruit, spice, and spirit; long, smooth and sweet with a weight of dark cherry chocolate and flavours of intense dried fruits like sultana, date and prune; sweet oak spices of clove, vanilla and cinnamon, and lighter notes of dried mango and raspberry, with a subtle hint of ginger to finish. A perfectly balanced combination of sweetness, spice, fruit and spirit, a connoisseur's delight and the ultimate expression of the Master Blender's art." —producer

"A rare blend of some old finest aged rums in the world which aged 21 years at least. They bring their own single characteristics and together form a true harmony. Appleton Estate 21 Year Old Jamaica Rum is a smooth sipping luxury rum that will please the palate of even the most discerning liquor connoisseur. The result is a powerful yet delicate rum with remarkable finesse and aromatic complexity. Appleton Estate 21 Year Old is a rum that has come of age and is destined to be enjoyed neat in a snifter all over the world. Possesses a coppery/tawny hue with excellent purity. The nose is powerful with delicate citrus, spice, nutty and woody notes that are derived from the sugar cane as well as developed naturally during the fermentation, distillation and ageing processes. On the palate, mellow orange peel, deep vanilla, rich nutmeg, almond, warm coffee and cocoa notes. The finish is long, brown sugar-like and dry. Delicious and unique." —producer

"Molinari Extra is a sweet and strong liqueur, anise-flavoured, prepared from a recipe that the Molinari family will never reveal, made from star anise seeds, sugar, herbs, and rather fine and precious spices. The technical processes are extremely accurate and precise, in order to meet the highest standards of quality — both for the production and the product. Molinari's production plants feature top equipment, able to operate in a safe environment, in which the standards of hygiene — according to ISO 9000/2001 guidelines — are just impeccable. For this reason, Molinari is a premium product; the 'Extra' in the name states the superior quality of our Sambuca. Transparent, crystal-clear. Sweet and persistent on the nose, with an unmistakable flavour of star anise. Pleasant, warm and full on the palate. Full-flavoured, with a long persistence of anise." —producer

"As with most Aberlour whisky, this 12-year-old single malt has been matured in two types of cask. This double casking adds depth of character as well as balanced notes of fruits and spices. Golden amber colour with hints of ruby red. Very soft and rounded nose with fruity notes of red apples. Sherried character and fruity aromas on the palate balanced with a rich chocolate, toffee, cinnamon and ginger spiciness. Warming and lingering finish. Sweet and very slightly spicy." —producer