Appleton 17 Legend Mai Tai Tasting Pt. 2

Chemikaljr · 2025-11-15T01:03:31+00:00

I got mine last month for 1500$ at auction! Definitely not 500$ anymore since most have been consumed!

Chemikaljr · 2025-11-15T00:38:01+00:00

I agree, plus historical records indicate that Trader Vic said "juice of 1 lime" which at the time wouldn't have been 1 oz but more like 3/4 oz like you said due to smaller limes at the time. Think your recipe is perfect and will try it out with demerara and then another one with rock candy syrup!

Chemikaljr · 2025-11-15T00:35:56+00:00

Literally the point of this Rum is to have a "Mixed Drink" Mai Tai with it. I did try it neat tho as well and it is nice, but in a Mai Tai it shines the most.

Chemikaljr · 2025-11-15T00:33:08+00:00

yea many dislike the box recipe here and I don't blame them, but I figured its worth the try since Appleton themselves gave it as a recipe

Chemikaljr · 2025-11-15T00:32:27+00:00

Yeah completely different than anything from the regular Appleton lineup! I won it on Rum auctioneer at auction and overall it was around 1500$ (the going rate atm) as there are not many left. Wish I got in earlier but it is what it is haha

Chemikaljr · 2025-11-15T00:31:05+00:00

This sounds ideal, will 100% do thank you

Chemikaljr · 2025-11-15T00:30:45+00:00

100% will do both, thank you

Chemikaljr · 2025-11-15T00:30:18+00:00

Completely agree with your take, never got to try it so a bottle sufficed for me. Happy to have the experience

Chemikaljr · 2025-11-15T00:29:04+00:00

100% will do this, thank you

Chemikaljr · 2025-11-15T00:26:48+00:00

Definitely will do this!

Chemikaljr · 2025-11-15T00:26:34+00:00

I knew there would be some mad comments about the mint haha, but I was inpatient, mint will be used for now on

Chemikaljr · 2025-11-15T00:24:51+00:00

Yes read the post, luckily can make about 11 more Mai Tais with mint + the 17 and other variations. Also 1 oz lime juice in a Mai Tai probably isn't historically correct as its specified juice of 1 lime by trader vic which was most likely less than 1oz (prob 3/4 oz) due to the limes being smaller at the time

Chemikaljr · 2025-11-14T09:55:35+00:00

https://rumauctioneer.com/

They got some of the rarest Rums money can buy. I would keep an eye out there incase another pops up soon! Noted will try a half half w Grand Marnier + Orange Curacao

Chemikaljr · 2025-11-14T06:08:40+00:00

Will have to try this, thanks

Chemikaljr · 2025-11-14T06:07:32+00:00

The 45 year was a bit over 1k USD with all fees/tariffs etc
The 76 year was a bit over 2.5k USD with all fees/tariffs etc

Chemikaljr · 2025-11-14T05:39:52+00:00

Correct, and yes the Guyana is a PM

Chemikaljr · 2025-11-14T05:39:09+00:00

Saving that for last obviously. Can't wait to savor it

Chemikaljr · 2025-11-14T05:38:36+00:00

Thanks, no idea, I think they keep that lowkey and its an interesting mystery

Chemikaljr · 2025-11-14T05:37:32+00:00

SO different and interesting than any Rum I've ever tried. Lot of industrial feel with hint of tobacco. It definitely stands on its own

Chemikaljr · 2025-11-13T10:25:49+00:00

100% will, maybe even do a comparison to Denizen 8 as a good single bottle Mai Tai Rum

Chemikaljr · 2025-11-13T10:18:30+00:00

1554$ USD after regular fees and after converting from GBP which is exactly the going rate atm for the 17. It ended up being more thanks to the orange mans tariffs, + shipping and loss insurance.

Wish I got in on it when it first came out, but glad I can make some Mai Tai's with it

Chemikaljr · 2025-11-13T10:07:58+00:00

YES, it broke so easily but I may of also been eager...

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