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Appleton Estate Special Gold rum

Appleton Estate Special Gold

Jamaica | Gold | 40% ABV

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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94 ratings
Easily consumable in a bind
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I3R0K3N7FEET 🇬🇧 | 77 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

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.

Lyle 🇺🇸 | 8 ratings
Posted over 8 years ago

Not the best but not bad. Definately not the smoothest drink I've had straight but would mix decently with other beverages.

Hank 🇺🇸 | 17 ratings
Posted over 8 years ago

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.

Wonky Donkey 🇬🇧 | 6 ratings
Posted over 8 years ago

Yup,, agree with all the others, nice mixer - would pick others in preference however, still a good rum

Dimas 🇺🇸 | 15 ratings
Posted over 8 years ago

It is a good base for cocktails!, not recommendable for other uses

mike carter 🇺🇸 | 5 ratings
Posted over 8 years ago

Not a huge fan of this rum straight up. Better mixed but I'd do the 12 yr. all day.

Rayden 🇮🇹 | 43 ratings
Posted over 8 years ago

I tasted yesterday, a bar nearby home of my parents. I thought it was much worse, and instead I have to say I was surprised.
It is a decent golden rum...nothing special of course, but not bad.

Hedonist 🇩🇪 | 59 ratings
Posted almost 9 years ago

Great Mixer, but unfortunaltelly not so easy to get in Germy in normal stores.

Gareth 🇨🇼 | 93 ratings
Posted almost 9 years ago

this rum is for mixing in punch bowls etc just a simple rum

R.Ennell 🇨🇦 | 26 ratings
Posted 9 years ago

if you want to add a (good) taste of the island to any drinks you are making,




Brand Details

Type: Gold
Company: Appleton Estate
Country: Jamaica
Name: Special Gold
ABV: 40%
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Unknown
Distillation: Unknown
Women Led: No

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