Appleton Gold 151 Proof
Strong mixer with tropical notes, lacks depth.
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The Gold 151 Proof made at Jamaica's renowned Appleton Estate distillery is a potent rum with a 75.5% ABV, distilled from molasses. It leads with a strong alcoholic aroma complemented by underlying notes of caramel, fruit, and spice. On the palate, the rum is dominated by alcohol with hints of tropical fruit, ester, caramel, and milk chocolate. While many consider it a versatile mixer ideal for cocktails due to its strength, others note it lacks complex aromatic depth and barrel influence. Notably pungent, it embodies the robust Jamaican rum style, yet is best appreciated in mixed drinks rather than sipped neat.
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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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Hmm this seems familiar, very straightforward alcoholic low ester Jamaican. Appleton 151 anybody? I am more confident as I taste along. Pungent but not very complex. Cocktail galore and nice for what it is
Johannes Blindtasting Set Nr.8: Die Nase ist recht verhalten, ganz dünn nehme ich etwas Papaya, Ester und dunkles Karamell wahr. Am Gaumen anfangs recht viel Süße, dann scharfe Würze und etwas Kräuter, den Alkohol empfinde ich als nicht allzu gut eingebunden und sehr stark. Der Abgang ist mehr auf der kräuterigen Seite
Phew, a bit wild. Plenty of alcohol, plus heavy caramel sweetness and tropical fruit. Pungent on the palate, although the heavy sweetness at least provides a counterbalance. Doesn't really get me, which once again confirms my assessment of the earlier Appletons: unfortunately without any really convincing aromatic complexity overall.
A good rum to mix with power!