Appleton Very Rare 30 Year Old Rum

[RobertBurr]

APPLETON ESTATE TO LAUNCH VERY RARE 30 YEAR OLD RUM

Limited Edition Appleton Estate 30 Year Old Jamaica Rum to be Introduced in Select Markets Across the Globe.

April 1, 2008; Kingston, Jamaica. Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum has introduced a limited edition 30 year old rum.

Only 1,440 bottles of Appleton Estate 30 Year Old Jamaica Rum has been produced, and according to David McConnell, Managing Director of Global Marketing for Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum, this limited edition rum will be available in select markets across the globe.

“Appleton Estate 30 Year Old Jamaica Rum is a very rare and special rum that has been aged in oak casks for 30 years. It is a limited edition product and we are only producing 1,440 bottles which we will release in select markets across the globe where it will be available in duty free and luxury or boutique accounts.”

Appleton Estate 30 Year Old Jamaica Rum is packaged in a proprietary bottle whose design was inspired by the Appleton Estate signature bottle that has been a hallmark of the brand since it was launched 20 years ago. The bottle has a cork finish and each bottle has a hand-numbered certificate of authenticity.

McConnell noted that the Company was very excited about introducing the first Appleton Estate Limited Edition brand. “We are thrilled to be able to introduce a Limited Edition Appleton Estate rum. The Appleton Estate is recognized around the world for producing premium aged rums of the finest quality and we are very excited about the prospects for our Very Rare 30 Year Old. This rum will appeal not only to persons who are passionate about rums, but also to all spirit connoisseurs.”

The brands that make up the Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum range include the flagship brand, Appleton Estate V/X Jamaica Rum, the super premium Appleton Estate Reserve Jamaica Rum, the ultra premium Appleton Estate Extra 12 Year Old Jamaica Rum, and the luxury rums, Appleton Estate Master Blenders’ Legacy and Appleton Estate 21 Year Old Jamaica Rum.

The Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum range is produced exclusively on the Appleton Estate which is located in the Nassau Valley in the parish of St. Elizabeth, Jamaica. The first known documentation of rum production on the Appleton Estate is dated 1749 and it is the oldest sugar estate and distillery in Jamaica.

http://giftedrums.com/MOR/Appleton30_257.jpg

Appearance
Bright and shiny colour with a coppery hue

Nose
Baked pear, maple, spice and orange peel notes with hints of ginger and vanilla

Palate
The subtle oak character is wrapped with delicate spices and vanilla

Finish
Its clean finish lingers with molasses

[JMac]

How much per bottle?

[RobertBurr]

With only 1440 bottles, the 30 limited edition will probably cost about $250 to $300 per bottle. The initial production run is likely allotted already. Get in line for next year.

[Count Silvio]

May I inquire the source for this article?

[RobertBurr]

May I inquire the source for this article?

Appleton is the source for this press release.

[RumBarPhilly]

Any ideas if the U.S. market will be targeted for this rum? It seems I have work to do...

Robert, there is a gentleman Im wondering if you know. His name is Joe, he works in New York, but travels with Appleton everywhere. Im not sure of his title, but I belive him to be the head guy at Appleton as far as their U.S. sales is concerned... I wish I could find his card... if anybody could get this rum, itd be him.

[RobertBurr]

Any ideas if the U.S. market will be targeted for this rum? It seems I have work to do...

Robert, there is a gentleman Im wondering if you know. His name is Joe, he works in New York, but travels with Appleton everywhere. Im not sure of his title, but I belive him to be the head guy at Appleton as far as their U.S. sales is concerned... I wish I could find his card... if anybody could get this rum, itd be him.

Everything has changed in the US with Appleton recently as Kobrand has begun to take over the importation and marketing of the brand. Effectively, we'll all starting over building new relationships here.

[RumBarPhilly]

Yea, searched and found his card, Joe Murray was the National Brand Ambassador working for Brown-Forman... damn...

I guess Ill wait for May 1st and find out who Ill be working with!

[Dood]

*starts counting pennies*

[Tiare]

"Starts looking for extra jobs"

[JMac]

*starts counting pennies and making list of why I should have this rum to present to other half*

[Count Silvio]

*starts making plans to capture the shipment* :p

[Tiare]

Another raiding idea Count? i`m with you to assist.

[RobertBurr]

The Rum Pirates reconstituted...

Our strategy should be to convince Appleton to set aside one case of 30 year old limited edition for MOR rum expert members, assuring that positive chatter on that product would forever live in the elite ethers of this online rum environment.

[Count Silvio]

I approve of this idea Robert. I'm sure it would be a fantastic rum to review for Refined Vices as well.

[Hank Koestner]

Absolutely. Put me on the list for a bottle now!

*as he reviews his initial plans for the tunnel.....under the bank.......

[angelsword]

I'm up for it!

[Freeki_Tiki]

Sounds like a plan... now to get my post count up

[RumBarPhilly]

The Rum Pirates reconstituted...

Our strategy should be to convince Appleton to set aside one case of 30 year old limited edition for MOR rum expert members, assuring that positive chatter on that product would forever live in the elite ethers of this online rum environment.

I think thats a great idea! I know if I ever google a topic we are discussing (i.e. Appleton 30 Year), MOR always comes up. Looks like this site's go so much traffic, its forging itself to the top with nearly any search on rums or rum brands.

[Count Silvio]

I think thats a great idea! I know if I ever google a topic we are discussing (i.e. Appleton 30 Year), MOR always comes up. Looks like this site's go so much traffic, its forging itself to the top with nearly any search on rums or rum brands.

I see my site nearly on the top of the page with that search term :D.

[OzRumlover]

Just when I yesterday got confirmation of being able to get some 250th from Germany, I read about this new Appleton's today, D'oh! One more for the list. Hopefully, though being newly release will make it easier to obtain than the old 250th :)

[RumBarPhilly]

I see my site nearly on the top of the page with that search term :D.

Absolutely correct, its actually higher up than the MOR! Nice!

[The Rum Ambassador]

How much per bottle?

It's looking like they're going to sell it anywhere between Ј200 - Ј250.

[The Rum Ambassador]

Just when I yesterday got confirmation of being able to get some 250th from Germany, I read about this new Appleton's today, D'oh! One more for the list. Hopefully, though being newly release will make it easier to obtain than the old 250th :)

Joy Spense, Appleton's master blender, was recently in New Zealand promoting the rum. The actually auctioned the bottles that were allocate there. It will be a hard product to get as there will only be 1440 made for the entire world. So keep you fingers crossed.

[Count Silvio]

Damn! No way I can dish out 200-250 krakens aka squid aka quid aka pounds for that! 1440 bottles is indeed very little, I am wondering whether they are saving some of the 30 yo in the barrels to be launched as a 60 yo in 30 years :p. Imagine the price then!

[ricoman1]

Does anyone know where I can buy the Appleton Estate 30 Year Old,or place an order for next year??
THANKS
ricoman@tds.net

[Squiggly]

I just found out today that Appleton Estate 30 Year is now available in Ontario. yay.gif 156 bottles @ $ 499.95 each.g()fy I wish I had $500 right now.drooling2.gif

[young0076]

Here ya go......

http://www.hitimewine.net/istar.asp?a=6&id=167895!1166

[saltgrassbear]

For those who have had both. How does Appleton 30 year compare to say a 1992 cask 23?

SGB

[lalie003]

what is Appelton 1992 cask 23?

[Jamie76]

what is Appelton 1992 cask 23?

I think they are asking how Appleton 30 compares to Pyrat Cask 23.

[Rees]

For those of you who have a bottle of the 30yr can someone help me? A friend and I have been having a debate whether the 30yr is numbered or not? I think the certificate says "this is one of 1440 bottles" but does not have an exact individual number but my friend says they are numbered 1 to 1440 individually!?!? please take a look and let us know as I can't wait until our arrive!!

[Demomonkey]

"please take a look and let us know as I can't wait until our arrive!!"

If no-one else does, I will check mine when I get home and post my findings.

[Rees]

If no-one else does, I will check mine when I get home and post my findings.[/QUOTE]

Much appreciated Demo Monkey.

[Demomonkey]

Rees

Sorry for the delay. Checked my bottle, including the certificate and the exterior cannister. The certificate identifies the bottle as part of a 1,440 bottle run, but there is no marking or indication showing that (for example) "This is bottle 749 of 1,440."

Disappointing, but not really important. I am going to be opening this treasure next month to celebrate a friends divorce. I'll post my impressions then!

[Rees]

Rees

Sorry for the delay. Checked my bottle, including the certificate and the exterior cannister. The certificate identifies the bottle as part of a 1,440 bottle run, but there is no marking or indication showing that (for example) "This is bottle 749 of 1,440."

Disappointing, but not really important. I am going to be opening this treasure next month to celebrate a friends divorce. I'll post my impressions then!

Yeah just disappointing / unusual that for such a limited run that it not individually numbered. Enjoy with your friends.
We can compare notes soon, I am meeeting Joy Spence on Thursday for a tutored tatsting of the whole range including the 30yr!!

[Patapouf]

I am meeeting Joy Spence on Thursday for a tutored tatsting of the whole range including the 30yr!!

Wow! Please give us an update of this meeting! :)

[jubey]

Hello, this is my first post in the ministry of rum I joined just to let peoples know of my experience with Appleton 30 year old bottle, first the bottle cost 500..$ Cdn money in Montreal, and sold only threw SAQ… the reason high prices tag… I have been a rum lover for many years and tasted a lot of rum, from cheap Appleton V/X to El Dorado 25 year, and Pyrat cask 1623. When I opened the Appleton 30 year the first thing I said was…. Well…. Wasn’t able to smell it… when you get to close to the rum your eyes star to tickle and almost start to cry…. This thing is worst that jet fuel…. Is this possible to have a bad Bottle! like a bad wine…. I never had this before but man I’m almost to the point to mix it with coke!!!
Anyway I hope this will help other rum lover to stay away from the 30 year because the 21 is so much better and 350.00 less.

Cheers

[Patapouf]

Hello, this is my first post in the ministry of rum I joined just to let peoples know of my experience with Appleton 30 year old bottle, first the bottle cost 500..$ Cdn money in Montreal, and sold only threw SAQ… the reason high prices tag… I have been a rum lover for many years and tasted a lot of rum, from cheap Appleton V/X to El Dorado 25 year, and Pyrat cask 1623. When I opened the Appleton 30 year the first thing I said was…. Well…. Wasn’t able to smell it… when you get to close to the rum your eyes star to tickle and almost start to cry…. This thing is worst that jet fuel…. Is this possible to have a bad Bottle! like a bad wine…. I never had this before but man I’m almost to the point to mix it with coke!!!
Anyway I hope this will help other rum lover to stay away from the 30 year because the 21 is so much better and 350.00 less.

Cheers

First, welcome to the forum mon ami du Québec. You'll find many Canadians et québécois on this forum. Why don't you properly introduce yourself on the intro section of the forum.

As for the Appleton 30. I still can't justify to pay that much for a bottle of rum, although that has been discussed enough on this and many other threads. Thanks for your thoughts on it though, it doesn't seem to be striking your palate to well. I wonder... Is it that it's a terrible rum or is it that you find it lackluster for the price you paid (feeling of being ripped off)? I believe you're the first I've read describing it in such a matter. Could you describe more what you taste?

Another question. You said you enjoyed the 21 better; how would you compare it to the MBL? It is the only of the two I've tried (MBL and 21).

cheers.gif

[Demomonkey]

I'm hoping my reaction to the 30 yr will not mirror Jubey's when I crack mine open Friday.

It may be that the spirit opens up with a dash of water. We'll see.

[forrest]

When I opened the Appleton 30 year the first thing I said was….

Welcome to the for-rum Jubey. Glad to have you.

Well it is possible to get a bad bottle of rum (though HIGHLY unlikely).
Judging by your initial response though i would be more inclined to believe that you got a counterfeit bottle.
Having been quite fortunate by tasting 3 separate bottles of the limited run of 1440, i'd have to say that what you have tasted is absolutely nothing like what i tasted in all 3 of the disparate bottles from this limited edition.
That being said, i did not buy any of those 3 tastes, they were all gifts (that my sense memory still treasures..) i could not even begin to afford/justify that bottle even with my generous employee discount.
So all i can say is i am sorry that you didn't enjoy the first try, i would recommend a second to see if external influences may have corrupted the enjoyment of that fine rum (it happens to the best of us..).

[Ben]

Well it is possible to get a bad bottle of rum (though HIGHLY unlikely).
Judging by your initial response though i would be more inclined to believe that you got a counterfeit bottle.

The way SAQ works, I would say it is virtually impossible to get a counterfeit bottle there, specially from Appleton.

In a private market I guess it could be possible, but knowing how difficult it is to introduce new rums through SAQ with all the tests made this is not a possibility.

Maybe our new friend Jubey had his expectations in line with the price he paid for the bottle. Paying $500 for a bottle, I would expect to be moved by the rum and nothing less, so I can relate. Existing Appleton fans seemed to have really appreciated the 30yrs though.

And as our neighbor said, welcome Jubey and take time to tell us more about how you got addicted to rum, your favorites and so on.

[Arctic Wolf]

I have not cracked my bottles of Appleton 30, but I have sampled a good portion of the Appleton range all the way to the 21. My experience is that the the higher up the line you go with Appleton, the more the oak holds dominance and the sharper and more bitter the flavour.

The bad news is that I found the 12 to be vastly superior to the 21; the good news is that the Master blenders legacy (which is reputed to have at its heart the same sourced 30 year old rum) is a delight, and is the only of the Appletons to break the trend of more age more bitter.

But I will admit I am somewhat trepidatious of the taste of my 30 year old. Will it be like the MBL or will it be like the 21?

Time will tell.

[young0076]

My experience with the 30 year has been a delight. Such a good taste, and sooooooo smooth going down. Nothing better so far. Thank god I have 2 bottles and my father has 2. We have only cracked open one and that was back in march. So only time will tell if I sell the others or crack em open on special occasions.

cheers.gif

[Demomonkey]

"The bad news is that I found the 12 to be vastly superior to the 21"

Again, I found the 21 opened up wonderfully with a tiny bit of water - as in a few drops - but was unpleasant straight. I expect/hope the 30 to be the same.

(As an aside, I don't water everything.)

[Arctic Wolf]

You are right that the Appleton 21 opens up nicely with water. But even then, I found it was still a tad woody and tinged with bitterness. I seem to have a low tolerance for bitterness.

When I mixed the rum with Frangelico, (about 1/3 Frangelico to 2/3 Appleton 21), then the resulting cocktail was wonderful. I find that this is a great way to handle rums which I feel have become too sharp and bitter with age. (I wonder if it would work with people? Maybe I better keep some Frangelico on hand for when the relatives pop by...)

[Patapouf]

You are right that the Appleton 21 opens up nicely with water. But even then, I found it was still a tad woody and tinged with bitterness. I seem to have a low tolerance for bitterness.

When I mixed the rum with Frangelico, (about 1/3 Frangelico to 2/3 Appleton 21), then the resulting cocktail was wonderful. I find that this is a great way to handle rums which I feel have become too sharp and bitter with age. (I wonder if it would work with people? Maybe I better keep some Frangelico on hand for when the relatives pop by...)

I totally agree with your method to tone down some edgy spirits. I like using Legendario Elixir de Cuba. I could easily use it with my favorite sippers depending on my mood. Sometimes I like something sweeter.

[Ben]

I like using Legendario Elixir de Cuba.

Do you have a source for Legendario apart from Cuba? And where do you get it in Cuba? I could not find it in Holguin.

They used to sell it in NS, but the distributor closed.

This rum (in fact this rum liqueur) is very popular among friends. I used to like it better than I am now, because I feel the rum beneath is not that good.

[Patapouf]

Do you have a source for Legendario apart from Cuba? And where do you get it in Cuba? I could not find it in Holguin.

They used to sell it in NS, but the distributor closed.

This rum (in fact this rum liqueur) is very popular among friends. I used to like it better than I am now, because I feel the rum beneath is not that good.

I used to love it, but I think my tastes have evolved to enjoy something with more complexity and a little less sweet. Don't get me wrong I still enjoy it as a liqueur.

To answer your question, an aquaintance of mine brings it from Alberta. As far as I know, it's the only province where it's available.

[Jules]

Just looked on ebay and noticed that the Appleton 30 year is selling for £650. The description also states "NOT EVEN RELEASED INTO THE UK MARKET YET AND WHEN IT FINALLY DOES ARRIVE IS LIKLY TO BE PRICED IN THE £800-£1000 A BOTTLE MARK

I cant imagine them selling ANY bottles at that price!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/APPLETON-ESTATE-30-YEAR-OLD-RUM-LIMITED-EDITION-RARE-/290461838303

[gatomalo]

Just looked on ebay and noticed that the Appleton 30 year is selling for £650. The description also states "NOT EVEN RELEASED INTO THE UK MARKET YET AND WHEN IT FINALLY DOES ARRIVE IS LIKLY TO BE PRICED IN THE £800-£1000 A BOTTLE MARK

I cant imagine them selling ANY bottles at that price!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/APPLETON-ESTATE-30-YEAR-OLD-RUM-LIMITED-EDITION-RARE-/290461838303

I reckon ebay will pull the plug on that one well before the end of the auction.

[Rees]

Wow! Please give us an update of this meeting! :)

Hi Patapouf

Sorry for the delay on the update!!

Joy Spence was over in the UK launching the 30yr Old and I had the oppotunity to meet her, pick her brains and have a tutored tasting across the range, and then try the 30yr old.

The range itself is great all keeping the Orange peel top note running through them. As I'm sure you know that they get heavier and more complex with age, I have to agree that Artic Wolf I prefer the 12yr to the 21yr (I find the 21yr too woody for my palate) so I was apprehensive about how far after being 30yrs in wood the rum would have developed... to my amazement the 30yr is awesome. Even though it has woody notes in it, unlike the 21yr old this is not the main feature of the rum, it is softer and more mellow with fruiter hints - give credit to Joy she knows what she is doing!!!

We tasted the 30yr once, then tasted it again accompanied with caramelized bananna - this bought out a phenominal underlying coconut note in the rum.
It was so morish you just could not put it down, and if you did it was only for seconds to savour the taste.

Joy was lovely and very informative about the Appleton Estate Range and the distillery, here knowledge is unbelievable and it was great to hear stories from back home in Jamaica about rum and Appletons in general. If you ever get to meet Joy ask her for a lemonade the way her Gardner likes it!!

As for previous quotes on the thread - I certainly did not experience a poor rum and mixing it with coke would be criminal (in my eyes) maybe your palate is not up to it or maybe its just not a style of rum you enjoy.

And as for £650 in UK on ebay this could be good value as only 71 btls were brought the UK out of teh 1440 and to start with it will only be available in Harrods.

[Patapouf]

Rees:

Thank you so much for the update. I can see it was a pleasure for you to try out the Appleton lineup with non other than the Master Blender herself. It seems to have made the tasting that more memorable.

Although I've never tried the 21, I'm glad to hear that the 30yo strikes your fancy. I wonder if Joy blended the 30yo based on some of the 'critiques' of the 21? Probably not, but I'm still surprised to hear it has less of an oak dominance considering it's aged more...

Thanks again!
cheers.gif

[Rees]

I believe that Joy used certain methods, highlighted certain flavour tones and used specfic tannins to mask much of the oak from the wood (how she does does it amazes me!) You could still see the age due to the long legs (it hardly moved down the glass!) and the olive ring at the top of the rum in the glass.


Certainly a tasting session I won't forget!

Happy Rumming.

[TheRumelier]

The 21YO is far far superior to the 12YO and is a step up from the MBL aswell. It is right up there as one of the 5 best rums in the world. It is not widely available for most people, but if you see it buy it up. I will miss when I move back to the Bahamas!!

[Patapouf]

The 21YO is far far superior to the 12YO and is a step up from the MBL aswell.

In your honest opinion of course... ;)

It seems that Rees and Arctic enjoy the 12 and the MBL more than the 21 because the oak does'nt seen to dominated as much. To each his/her own!

cheers.gif

[TheRumelier]

Of course, but most people I know (myself included) prefer the Reserve to the 12YO. But as you say we are all different!! Also I don't think the oak dominates the 21YO too much.

[Demomonkey]

At the risk of repeating myself, the 21 year old really needs a few - a very few - drops of water to break the ester chains and open it up. I found it far too harsh and oaky without that, but wonderful with it.

Don't let misplaced "sipper snobbishness" prevent you from enjoying an excellent spirit.

Now if I could just get a handle on decoding the 30 year old...

[Arctic Wolf]

I enjoyed the MBL last night as I watched Dr. Who fight the Cyberman with my family. Fantastic stuff (the episode and the rum)! I can see why Bob and I disagree on the MBL versus the 21. Its because we also disagree on the Reserve versus the 12.

Of course we are both wrong, and we are both right. Its all a matter of perspective and individual tastes. The sharp orange peel (to me anyways) is softened in the 12 and the MBL, whereas it tends to be highlighted in the Reserve, and in the 21.

One thing that hasn't been mentioned is the effect of allowing the glass to decant. In all Appletons, I find that allowing the glass to decant for up to five to ten minutes (or more), has a dramatic effect upon both the nose and the flavour and always in the positive direction.

[Demomonkey]

I did not know that.

I love this place!

[Arctic Wolf]

I did not know that.

I love this place!


You mean you just found out today that watching Doctor Who fighting the cyberman is fantastic? ;)

[Jules]

…And its official. Harrods have now started stocking the 30 year for £495 (~$776).

http://www.harrods.com/HarrodsStore/find/k/appleton/p/000000000002271025?icid=search-result

[Edward Hamilton]

Hello, this is my first post in the ministry of rum I joined just to let peoples know of my experience with Appleton 30 year old bottle, first the bottle cost 500..$ Cdn money in Montreal, and sold only threw SAQ… the reason high prices tag… I have been a rum lover for many years and tasted a lot of rum, from cheap Appleton V/X to El Dorado 25 year, and Pyrat cask 1623. When I opened the Appleton 30 year the first thing I said was…. Well…. Wasn’t able to smell it… when you get to close to the rum your eyes star to tickle and almost start to cry…. This thing is worst that jet fuel…. Is this possible to have a bad Bottle! like a bad wine…. I never had this before but man I’m almost to the point to mix it with coke!!!
Anyway I hope this will help other rum lover to stay away from the 30 year because the 21 is so much better and 350.00 less.

Cheers

According to Appleton Estate, none of their 30 year old rum has been sold in SAQ. As jubey stated this was his first post. If I don't hear from him shortly I'll moderate his comments.

[rumdog007]

Nope, I don't much believe in bad bottles. Bad batches, sure. But, given the limited run, I say no way. The 30 YO has one of the best aromas... If one noses it from a sniffter, the "top to bottom" method reveals wonderful things! love1.gif

[Ben]

According to Appleton Estate, none of their 30 year old rum has been sold in SAQ.

Hi Ed, I can definitely confirm that a few bottles made it to SAQ. The quantity was very limited though (less than 5), and maybe that's why there's no trace. The bottles were gone after a few days and SAQ did not reorder.

The price was exactly as stated by Jubey. I do not second his impression on the rum though, since I did not taste it.

[Edward Hamilton]

I believe that Joy used certain methods, highlighted certain flavour tones and used specfic tannins to mask much of the oak from the wood (how she does does it amazes me!) You could still see the age due to the long legs (it hardly moved down the glass!) and the olive ring at the top of the rum in the glass.


Certainly a tasting session I won't forget!

Happy Rumming.

Careful barrel management is one of the marks of a good blender. Older barrels don't impart as much of the wood flavor as you might expect. Brown Forman, who used to import Appleton to the US, spent a lot of time and money on barrel research and how they affect the taste of a spirit. Even the kind of saw used to cut the barrel staves affects the toast and can affect the flavor of the aged spirit.

[Edward Hamilton]

Of course, but most people I know (myself included) prefer the Reserve to the 12YO. But as you say we are all different!! Also I don't think the oak dominates the 21YO too much.

I'm sure the stock has been rotated by now, but 15 years ago I was drinking Appleton 21 when it was mismarked at the KMart in St Thomas, same bottle as the other Appleton rums so the mistake was forgiven. Back then the wood dominated the flavor of Appleton 21 to a point that the rum wasn't nearly as enjoyable as it is now. The blend, according to sources at Appleton, has changed to include more column still rum, and my guess is that they are using some older barrels than they used to.

According to David Morrison, the barrels are topped off with rum from the same production year but the barrels are kept in service. If a barrel is leaking when inspected, the contents will be moved to other barrels of the same type rum from the same production year. Introducing old rum to newer barrels is not going to yield the best aged rum.

[Apprentice_Connoisseur]

And it's beautiful!

I live in Oz but my wife was in LA in August and i had her pick up two bottles that i found in Vendome Wines and Spirits in Beverly Hills. Each bottle set me back $399 USD which i have to say is a hell of a lot cheaper than i read what it's listed for in Harrods!

Now i have to admit straight up that I'm a novice when it comes to rums but i cracked one bottle over the weekend and tasted the 30yo and wow... as i said i can't describe what i tasted but it was amazing. I sort of feel guilty that the 'senior' members of this forum appear to have had significant trouble finding this rum and i did it quite easily.

Anyway, just my two cents worth! cheers.gif

[Demomonkey]

"i can't describe what i tasted but it was amazing"

That was pretty much my experience as well. It was the first (and only) time I have ever felt unworthy of what I was drinking.