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Appleton Estate Reserve 8-Year rum

Appleton Estate Reserve 8-Year

Jamaica | Aged | 43% ABV

6.8/10
158 ratings
Tasty, but not quite great
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158 Appleton Estate Reserve 8-Year Ratings

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Tad Generic (BASIC) πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ | 28 ratings
Posted over 2 years ago

I tried this alongside of the Bacardi 8. Both have that hint of molasses that I like, but this one is more spicy or peppery - it has some burn. It certainly has more character than their basic offering.

Would buy again.

Edit - Bumping this up to 9 to match the current 12 year rare casks offering, as to me they are almost identical. This is a better deal, however, and is looking to become my goto for sipping rum.

I guess I like the Funky Stuff

Edit - Hell with it - this one's my personal "10" for enjoyment/value

Bob 56 (BASIC) πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ | 2 ratings
Posted almost 5 years ago

So, it's my go to rum after a good day it's like a topping of delight on a fun day, magic.

Kieron wood (BASIC) πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ | 621 ratings
Posted over 3 years ago

This is good solid pot blend rum that combined with the funk gives it that Jamaican classiness ... You can taste lovely orange peel and smooth coffee ... Good solid 8 year rum

Someboy1910 (BASIC) πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ | 7 ratings
Posted over 1 year ago

Excellent quality for the price. This one won a family blind taste test involving more expensive rums.

Triton Ogletree (BASIC) πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 134 ratings
Posted 2 years ago

Tried Appleton 12 Year Rare Casks side by side with the 8 Year Reserve. Both are of great quality! The 8 year burns and bites a little less (both are minimal in both products) and tastes good but it's definitely not as complex as the 12. That said, it's still an excellent rum! I say it's equally good but both are fairly different from each other. It's properly sweet and delicious. It reminds me of the old V/X (which I rated a 7) but it tastes more complex and somehow more smooth than the Appleton V/X. I'm not sure why the 8 Year Reserve is rated so low but regardless, I grabbed a bottle after realizing it might not be coming back for a while. I highly recommend snagging one yourself.

rumrunner (BASIC) πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 46 ratings
Posted 11 months ago

This rum is the perfect balance between funk, flavor, and smooth. It’s perfect for sipping in any occasion but yet also adds a lot of β€œpop” to any cocktail. You truly can’t go wrong with this rum.

Verner Canatsey (BASIC) πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 15 ratings
Posted 11 years ago

Smooth, great sipping Rum.

Stuart McGregor (BASIC) πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ | 10 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

A go to rum for me. Adds more smooth taste than the V/X, and has the great Appletons taste.

cmdoyle (BASIC) πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 3 ratings
Posted almost 2 years ago

Found it to be quite enjoyable. Made a fantastic old fashioned. I think I'm a fan of the funk.

tourn (BASIC) πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 2 ratings
Posted 2 months ago

Love this Jamaican rum. Most Jamaican rums seem to have a somewhat similar aura - slightly sweet, full-bodied, and intense. And the color is great. This rum reminds me very much of Appleton V/X, which was discontinued several years ago. V/X had been my 'go to' rum for years. I am very happy to have Appleton 8 in my lineup. Nice job.




Brand Details

Company: Appleton Estate
Name: Reserve 8-Year
Years Aged: 8
ABV: 43%
Type: Aged
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Pure blend (1 distillery)
Distillation: Unknown

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