Appleton Estate Reserve 8-Year

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

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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

A défaut du 12 ans, je me suis rabattu sur le 8 ans. Un peu déçu par rapport à l'attente, trop agressif en bouche à mon goût mais c'est semble-t-il le style jamaïcain.

Just not quite good enough for sipping in my humble opinion.

Has a good flavor but finishes a little harsh for my taste, just a little bit of cola knocks that edge off and makes it a pretty decent every day rum.

De Appleton Estate 8 Years is een honingkleurige rum met een onberispelijke zuiverheid. De warme gouden kleur wordt omringd door een warme en bevredigend aroma van vanille en honing. Deze fijne rum bevat geuren van bruine suiker, honing en heeft hints van vanille. Appleton Estate Reserve 8 Years is een mix van 20 aged rum en is vanwege de smaak profiel ideaal voor een luxe cocktail of voor het nippen.

using it for "good" friends instead of the VX in mixes

Appleton Estate 8 year is ok for sipping if you've no other options, but it's really just a rum for mixing good drinks.

I found it to be a little harsh on its own, as others have said it is fine with a little mix.

For quite a big price difference, I found it at most only slightly better than the V/X. It is sippable, but better mixed. I didn't try it on ice. One thing I don't understand is how Flor de Cana 7 can be rated the same; I found it pretty much undrinkable, even mixed.