Appleton Estate Special Gold rum is made using column and pot stills. The rum is then aged in Jack Daniel’s whiskey barrels and hand-blended.
The Special Gold Appleton brand is said to have been first blended during World War II as a substitute for whiskey, which was at the time difficult to find.
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Posted about 4 years ago by tim from United States with 57 ratings
Cinnamon and ginger notes with buttery vanilla taste.
Posted over 4 years ago by Rumpelstiltskin from United States with 33 ratings
Honestly not much difference between this and Bacardi gold in coke. Buy if you want your bar to look a little nicer maybe haha.
Posted over 4 years ago by Carlos from Mexico with 50 ratings
No mucho que decir. Solo para cocktails. Olor a alcohol, sabor a alcohol!
Posted over 4 years ago by I3R0K3N7FEET from United Kingdom with 65 ratings
I found it a little bitter straight, and that bitter edge worked its way in when mixed with cola. There is certainly a strong caramel flavour here and it isn't too bad, but I would rather go for the Havana Anejo especial.
Not the best but not bad. Definately not the smoothest drink I've had straight but would mix decently with other beverages.
Posted over 4 years ago by Hank from United States with 16 ratings
First had this in Jamaica in 1972. I was a rum and Coke guy just out of the army. My taste has shifted to aged, sipping rums, so this is no longer an option. I have fond memories though.
Posted almost 5 years ago by Wonky Donkey from United Kingdom with 6 ratings
Yup,, agree with all the others, nice mixer - would pick others in preference however, still a good rum
Posted almost 5 years ago by Dimas from US with 15 ratings
It is a good base for cocktails!, not recommendable for other uses
Posted almost 5 years ago by mike carter from United States with 5 ratings
Not a huge fan of this rum straight up. Better mixed but I'd do the 12 yr. all day.
Better than Bacardi Gold! 5 out of 10
Posted about 4 years ago by Russ from United States with 85 ratings
If you're looking for a dark rum to use as a mixer this is the one. It does not have the gasoline finish that Bacardi Gold inflicts on its drinkers. It's a general all-purpose party rum.
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