Appleton Estate 12yr Rare Cask 750ml

The toasted oak and hazelnut notes are what sold me—it’s smooth enough to sip neat, and the dark cocoa lingers just right on the finish. This bottle won’t last long on my shelf.

That dried fruit and coffee combo hits exactly right when I sip it neat after dinner. The hazelnut comes through on the finish and lingers longer than most rums I've tried, and the bottle didn't last a week with friends around.

I was really surprised by how the toasted oak note lingers after each sip, making it great for sipping neat. The dried fruit and orange peel give it a nice complexity without being too sweet. Perfect for an after-dinner pour.