Appleton Estate Rare Blend 12 Year Old is a 'minimum age' rum as indicated by the number 12 displayed on the bottle. The rum is aged in Number One Select American Oak barrels. Select aged rums, all matured for at least 12 years. A wonderful deep bronze with a honey gold rim. A constantly evolving taste experience - you'll find deep oak, fruity, and cocoa notes, followed by delicate molasses, vibrant orange peel, rich vanilla, subtle coffee, with a hint of toasted oak and almond. Bittersweet and luscious finish. Rare Blend should be savoured with friends and time, as a sipping rum or in select elegant cocktails.