J. Wray & Nephew LTD. Appleton Blackwell Black Gold 40%
Blackwell Black Gold rum, crafted at Jamaica's renowned Appleton Estate, is a beloved choice for cocktails due to its balanced profile and accessible price point. Distinct aromas of nougat, molasses, and chocolate precede a flavor that marries spices, woodiness, and sweetness. While its 40% ABV might be pronounced for some, its origins linked to J. Wray & Nephew and cultural stories involving Bob Marley and James Bond enhance its charm. Some users appreciate its affordability and rich story, while others find it unremarkable as a sipping option. Its well-rounded nature and charitable ties to the Golden Eye foundation make it an engaging introduction to Jamaican rums.
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Ideal for cocktails
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Rich cultural story
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Blackwell Black Gold is a versatile Jamaican rum. Its spiced, woody character shines in cocktails, while warmth and affordability appeal to many enthusiasts.
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Blackwell
RX6462
40%
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<50€
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About the Appleton Estate distillery
The Appleton Estate distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Appleton Estate have been reviewed 2,436 times with an average of 8.0/10.
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Sam 🥃
9 September 2022
“First Jamaican rum that I could taste. I find it good and very accessible considering its price. In spite of its 40%, I find the alcohol a bit too pronounced and I also regret the semi-opaque bottle. But it's a good start to discover Jamaican rums, with flavors, like coffee, chocolate, tobacco...I find the nose better than the mouth. The history of a rum is just as interesting as its aromatic palette, sometimes more. In the history of Blackwell, there is Bob Marley, James Bond, and Joy Spence the Master Blender of the Appleton Estate brand. It is interesting to note that by buying Blackwell rum a portion is donated to the Golden Eye Foundation in Oracabessa which acts in favor of the population and biodiversity of the bay. Nice anyway”
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Stefan Persson
13 May 2024
“Overall a too sweet rum without the Jamaican funk that I can’t recommend for sipping, but that probably would work a quite well in a Dark’N’Stormy Tasted it that at the Sweden (Stockholm) Rumfest 2024. The distillate in Blackwell Rum comes from Wray and Nephew. It’s said that they’re using an old family recipe created by the Blackwell’s family that once owned J Wray and Nephew. The rum is said to be aged between 18-24 months which seems relevant. In nose it’s sweet and woody with aromas of chocolate and molasses. At the palate it’s even sweeter but there are also flavors of vanilla, chocolate, caramel, spice and fruits.”
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Lutz Lungershausen
27 April 2024
“Tasted again after a long time. 40% clearly perceptible, otherwise an aromatic, solid sipper. 3rd tasting (the bottles have to be emptied somehow) Eye: beautiful intense mahogany in the glass. Nose: cocoa, raisin, a little wood, all very subtle and not very impressive. Palate: a little fruit, smoke, otherwise rather thin, almost watery. Finish: short, roasty. Conclusion: Not worth drinking - something for Jamaica tourists who want to bring back a nice souvenir but know nothing about rum. I brought the small 200ml flask back from the island anyway.”
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