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Appleton Reserve 8yr 43%

RX6875 Good Pot & Column Still Rum Under 50€
“Smooth, fruity, touch of spice; great neat or in cocktails.”

The Reserve rum is an 8-year-old Jamaican rum produced at the Appleton Estate distillery. With a 43% ABV, it is made from molasses and distilled using both Pot and Column Still methods. Community members describe the aroma as rich with notes of banana, honey, barrel, vanilla, and pineapple. The flavor profile includes banana, barrel, oak, smoky, and fruity notes. It has been deemed a solid Jamaican rum with a good balance of sweetness, fruit, and spice. Ideal for both sipping and mixing, its complexity and unique tasting experience make it a popular choice among rum enthusiasts.

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How does this rum taste?

A bold Jamaican choice with a fruity blend of banana and tropical notes, underpinned by spicy molasses. It balances a smoky sweetness, though some find it lacks complexity. Enjoyable neat and in mixes, a decent value pick.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Banana Honey Vanilla Barrel Fruity Pineapple

Taste

Banana Caramel Oak Smoky Barrel Fruits

Finish

Barrel Smoky Spicy Dry Banana Woody

Community reviews

7.4/10133 ratings
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6.4/10

“A retaste for me and I still stick to my initial score and statement 😊 I have to say that this one is best used in a mixer.”

Aroma

Fruity Vanilla Fresh Woody

Taste

Smoky Fruits Woody Orange Caramel
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7.4/10

“The nose is really nice and fruity, especially right after pouring, when the esters are strongest. Pineapple and banana. The palate is quite different, very spicy and lots of molasses. Pretty good but not quite outstanding”

Aroma

Banana Fruity Honey Pineapple Agricole

Taste

Smoky Molasses Fruits Caramel Barrel
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8.5/10

“All my Tastings and Scores are purely based on “Rums under £50”. I rarely look at Rums over £50 for my YouTube.”

Aroma

Banana Honey Barrel Vanilla

Taste

Cinnamon Black pepper Honey Banana Fruits

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Distillery
RumX ID
RX6875
ABV
43%
Category
Pot & Column Still Rum
Made from
Molasses
Distillation
Pot and Column Still
Age
8 years
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
Under 50€
Type of spirit
Rum

What is the price trend for this rum?

24 €
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Community purchase statistics

The RumX community has already added 279 bottles to their collections:

184

closed

57

opened

38

emptied

34%

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About the Appleton Estate distillery

The Appleton Estate distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Appleton Estate have been reviewed 2,112 times with an average of 8.0/10.


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