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Appleton Estate Reserve 8-Year rum

Appleton Estate Reserve 8-Year

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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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Todd Dunn 🇺🇸 | 45 ratings
Posted 11 years ago

A decent rum for sipping

u-vexii 🇨🇦 | 1 rating
Posted 2 years ago

Disclaimer: novice and of non-discerning taste

I should seek out more rums rated above 6 instead of thinking 7.5+ ratings are required for an enjoyable pour, this rum has taught me. The Appleton 8 year is good and for me quite enjoyable neat, though (without having currently tried side-by-side, will update if I do) I believe I enjoy the (rare casks) 12 year more.

There's a distinct metallic scent on the nose for me, as well as notes of fruit and maybe brown sugar. The metal thankfully doesn't carry over to the palate and there is a nice sweetness along with the fruitiness and some light vegetal notes typical of an Appleton Jamaican rum from my understanding - not too intense like other Jamaicans, but noticeable. Short-medium finish without any burn really.

I will have to try this in a painkiller or some other cocktail, but I'm very glad I've tried this neat and would buy again at $37 CAD for sure.

OdysseusUnbound 🇨🇦 | 40 ratings
Posted 3 years ago

I rate this the same as the 12 Year Rare Casks but the two are different and have different strengths. Whereas the 12 is excellent on its own or in a simple cocktail (think Rum Old Fashioned), Appleton 8 Year is one of the most versatile rums around. It's awesome in Mai Tai, in a Rum Manhattan, a Rum Old Fashioned, a Jungle Bird and even works well neat or on the rocks. Appleton 8 has a little less oak influence (spice, tobacco) than the 12 but a bit more mango and banana. Bonus, it's affordable so you should never be without it on your bar.

Paul 🇦🇺 | 146 ratings
Posted over 7 years ago

Nice little rum, quiet enjoyable taste and will always be on my shelf
Well done

Martin Kennedy 🇦🇺 | 238 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

I thought this was a very good rum for the price. I like the 12 and this was not far off it. Nice floral flavours with a bit of a kick. Its fine neat but also an excellent mixer.

Carbon 🇩🇰 | 27 ratings
Posted 3 years ago

The nose is really rather like that of a Spanish style - toffee, dried dark fruits (plum) and a hint of vanilla and coconut. The taste does show some Jamaican character though, with a hint of funk to go a long with the rather thin and otherwise sweet, mellow notes. Not bad, but a similar thing is better done by the Havana 7 years in my opinion. Unless you come from whisky and desire that pot still burn and funk, that is.

Bryan 🇦🇺 | 1 rating
Posted over 9 years ago

Loved it. Lovely aftertaste.

Had it with a dash of soda and a lemon wedge.

Might have to buy a bottle to start my collection

Polou 🇫🇷 | 63 ratings
Posted 2 years ago

This rum is really good.
Good for mixing and sipping.
On the nose, we smell brown sugar with a hint of orange zest, vanilla and nutmeg.
The Hogo is here.
The mouth: we find the same flavors with a touch of honey, caramel and pronounced vanilla.

Szymon 🇮🇱 | 28 ratings
Posted over 5 years ago

The 8 Year reserve used to be an affordable choice of quality, an entry level step into the realm of more serious sipping rums. it also used to be my first Appleton experience and i found it to be quite interesting and unique, from the strange aroma which is different to other rums, to the pleasant and not harsh sipping experience. sadly until it really grew up on me it was discontinued and replaced by different and non age stated blend.

thefatrumpirate 🇬🇧 | 121 ratings
Posted almost 10 years ago

A much better drink than the VX very enjoyable. Punchy still more of a mixer though IMO

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Brand Details

Name: Reserve 8-Year
Years Aged: 8
ABV: 43%
Type: Appleton Estate
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Pure blend (1 distillery)
Distillation: Unknown
Women Led Rum: No

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