Appleton Reserve 8 Years

Warm, woody, and mildly complex Jamaican rum.

Versatile for cocktails
Warm and fruity
Spicy finish
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Appleton Estate Reserve 8 Years has a woody aroma, caramel notes, and a complex flavor profile, with a mixable character and hints of esters and baked spices.

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    How does this rum taste?

    Appleton Estate's Reserve 8 Years is a Jamaican rum distilled from molasses and has a 43% ABV. Users describe it as possessing a woody nose complemented by notes of caramel, brown sugar, and vanilla. On the palate, it delivers woody and ester-forward flavors, often regarded as hot and toasted, with hints of candied sweetness. It's well-suited for mixing, particularly in cocktails like rum and sour or piña colada, bringing warmth with its fruity undertone. The rum has polarized opinions on complexity, with some finding it lacking, while others appreciate its balanced yet evolving profile. This rum offers a versatile experience, suitable for both mixing and more contemplative enjoyment.

    Aroma

    Woody Caramel Brown sugar Vanilla

    Taste

    Woody Ester Hot Caramelized

    How is this rum rated?

    7.0/10 35 reviews

    I'd say this one is definitely a mixer and goes well with a Coca cola.

    Lovely rum. Round flavors with caramel/butter on the front, with banana, coconut, and roasted nuts on the back. Spicy finish with woodyness and tannins.

    HG finds this well-rounded rum mark to calm to boys down just before diving into more rum.

    My first Jamaican rum. Not sure how funky it is with nothing to compare to, but the lingering taste of alcohol wasn't super pleasant. The initial woodiness is nice, but I think this will probably be a mixer from me.

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX4461
    ABV
    43%
    Made from
    Molasses
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <50€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Appleton Estate 43% Reserve 8 Years

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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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