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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    How does this rum taste?

    Aroma

    Caramel Oak Fruity Raisin

    Taste

    Caramel Oak Spice Fruits

    How is this rum rated?

    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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    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
    Price range
    <50€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Appleton Estate 8yr &nbsp; 43% Double Cask (Speyside Whisky Cask Finish)

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    About the Appleton Estate distillery

    The Appleton Estate distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Appleton Estate have been reviewed 3,010 times with an average of 8.0/10.

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