Appleton Double Cask (Speyside Whisky Cask Finish)

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The "Double Cask (Speyside Whisky Cask Finish)" was produced in Jamaica at the Appleton Estate distillery. It was distilled from Molasses and then aged for 8 years. The rum has an ABV of 43%. This is a limited release and there are only 13000 bottles. 5 community members rated this rum with an average of 7.8/10. The rum smells like Caramel, Oak and Fruity, and on the palate there is Caramel, Oak and Spice.

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Details about this rum

Country
Distillery
RumX ID
RX20531
ABV
43%
Made from
Molasses
Age
8 years
No. of bottles
13,000
Bottle volume
75cl
Appleton Estate 8yr   43% Double Cask (Speyside Whisky Cask Finish)

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    How does this rum taste?

    Aroma

    Caramel Oak Fruity Raisin

    Taste

    Caramel Oak Spice Fruits

    How is this rum rated?

    Rating (0-10)
    7.8/10 5 reviews

    I would not count myself as a card carrying member of the Appleton fanclub but I decided to pick this up since it was getting fanfare and was only available in Canada. Turned out to be a pleasant surprise. Caramel, vanilla, oak, spice and fruit on the nose and palate. Quite solid for a 43% ABV rum.

    Most reviews on this bottle state that this is a toned down Appleton 8, which is true, though I don’t view that as a bad thing—I love Appleton 8 for very different reasons and came to this bottle with a much different expectation. This is Appleton 8 for those that love a well-aged, sweet Speyside. Presumably finished in Glen Grant 18 barrels as Joy Spence has stated it as her favorite Scotch & it falls under the umbrella of their parent company. Appleton 8 Double Cask is less brash, more delicate, and more complex. It is more floral and contains more stone fruit and apple notes blended in with the classic Jamaican tropical fruits. Sweet, malty notes carry into a medium length finish, much longer than the core Appleton 8. For $33 a bottle, I find this a steal.

    First ever Appleton, and while it's the tamest Jamaican I've tasted so far the flavor is still outstanding and complex. Familiar funky notes but not overwhelming and blends with the overall flavor. Huge fan!

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    About the Appleton Estate distillery

    The Appleton Estate distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Appleton Estate have been reviewed 3,069 times with an average of 8.0/10.

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    Avg Rating: 8.0/10
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