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Appleton Estate V/X rum is comprised of 15 rum blends that have been distilled from molasses in copper stills and aged between 5-10 years in oak casks (hence the "V/X"). After blending, Appleton V/X receives additional aging to unite the flavors before bottling.
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Posted
over 9 years ago
Not so bad, but a bit too harsh compared to other V/X rums, and it tastes too much of a cheap brandy instead of having a smooth distinctive flavour.
Posted
over 9 years ago
Really good with coke but just fine with a big block of ice too.
Posted
almost 10 years ago
Very nice rum my local keno had this its a good go to rum instead of bacardi with coke
Posted
almost 10 years ago
Lighter-bodied than the Appleton 12 Year, and a little sweet to me. Definitely a valuable building block for serious mixing.
Posted
almost 10 years ago
rum not a bad introduction to the Jamaican style
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Posted
almost 10 years ago
Not overwhelming in any one characteristic. A bit astringent, but not unbearable. Good mixer, relatively smooth.
Posted
almost 10 years ago
Nothing special, good with coke. Bit harsh.
Posted
10 years ago
This rum is good for those who are looking to move up from the standard bar selections, great mixer, very good with a squeeze of lime and a pinch of sugar, and it is tolerable as a sipper.
Posted
10 years ago
And a good mixer for the price. I often find this in place of AE 12 year. Not as good but comparable. Mostly used as a mixer.
Posted
10 years ago
Appleton makes some very good rums. This one is ok, good for mixers while tailgating at a Buffett show, but not my top shelf liquor. It has decent clor, fair aroma, and the vanilla hints go good with coke zero.
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This is the rum I mix with. And this is the rum I sip on when traveling. The VX is an amazingly well balanced rum for the price. It is simple. The aroma is simple and sweet. The drink is simple with light vanilla flavor. The finish is lasting and simple with some spice on it. Anyone I introduce to aged rum gets this sample first. They can spend $20 and spend the night smiling away at the deal they got.