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Appleton Estate 20 Years 2002/2022 Rum Hearts Collection 63%

Nose: Pencil shavings, coconut water, beach driftwood cement glue, tahini, sf bay water, touch of tropical fruit punch notes, mango and tajin.

Palate: Juicy fruit bubblegum, cinnamon, mango, yellow peach, fun citrus notes deep in the yuzu vibe, just lovely tropical notes, super pronounced cedar element, aniseseed in the indian restaurants, touch of funk, all super well balanced

Rating: 8 / 10 – what a fabulous palate. Mad mad props to Joy and her skills. This drinks like a super elegant and refined Caroni, minus some of the dirt. The nose isn’t quite up to the palate.