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Appleton Estate V/X rum

Appleton Estate V/X

Jamaica | Gold | 40% ABV

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.

6.1/10
285 ratings
Tasty, but not quite great
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Jason ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 172 ratings
Posted almost 5 years ago

If Iโ€™m in a pinch, I will drink this as a mixed drink, but not really do anything else with it. The flavor is aggressive, sweet, and will come through your mixer. A little goes a long way. The nose is decent and brings some good Jamaican notes. Itโ€™s price point is good but donโ€™t expect a huge bang for your buck.

Lonely Coast ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 16 ratings
Posted over 7 years ago

I will reserve 1's for rums I can't finish. With great effort, I did finish the bottle, but not until I dumped a few packets of raw sugar into it. I bought this at Sam's Club because of the $16 price. While I knew this would be no sipper, I thought, based on reputation and reviews I was buying a good mixer. Nope. This stuff was awful. It tasted like it had been aged in cardboard, not oak. I'm not exaggerating. It tasted like wet cardboard, or I what I presume wet cardboard to taste like. And that taste over powered even the drinks I tried making it with it. The taste cut through coke, ginger ale, and even fruit juices. It just made me mad drinking it. I was going to pour the rest down the sink, but about that time I was reading about the added sugar controversy and how some folks had experimented by adding sugar to some of their low end rums to see how it improved taste. So I added some sugar, and it did cut the overpowering cardboard taste down enough to mask it with mixers. I know this is the low end of the Appleton's line and they make some better rums, but I'll wait to try those on someone else's dime.

mistercoughy ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 239 ratings
Posted over 8 years ago

Naturally sweet, with some (but not too much) of the familiar Jamaican funk. This rum, btw, is miraculous in Mai-Tais, paired with an aged agricole and the required mixers. Don't sell this stuff short. It's a work-horse in the Tiki cocktail world.

Eric ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 7 ratings
Posted over 9 years ago

This is the first aged rum I'd come across. I tried it while in Jamaica on a cruise and absolutely loved it. Bought a few small bottles to bring back. I've been hooked on aged rum ever since. This one is pretty smooth with a bit of a harsh finish, but the flavors are outstanding. Not your typical rum with strong sweetness. This is refreshingly flavorful. Unique to say the least.

BerodeQuentin ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท | 40 ratings
Posted over 10 years ago

Color : Light brown
Flavor :vanilla, toffee, caramel, maple syrup, marmalade & ripe fruits
Palate : Dry, light with some spice flavor.

Its a good rum on its own and can be blended easily.

Recommended cocktails : Mai-Tai, Zombie, Rum Sour.

Jaycee ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ | 67 ratings
Posted over 2 years ago

My first rum of non-mainstream. Oh bring it back. Enjoyable mixer

legwoods ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ | 5 ratings
Posted over 3 years ago

Excellent Basic Rum for your rum/cola. Grenat flavor

Michael Shell ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 4 ratings
Posted over 9 years ago

My brother generously brought this back to me after a Caribbean cruise. I was quite new in the rum world and this was a fun step! This introduced me to Jamaican rums, which are quite unique. I look forward to trying the older expressions of Appleton because this shows potential. It was a tad harsh on the palette while also presenting an interesting taste challenge. I noted citrus and nut as primary flavors. Drinking this straight up is preferred for the experience but mixing wouldn't be too shameful ;)

Renaudco ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ | 15 ratings
Posted 11 years ago

Appleton is usually regarded with positive views. I wonder if it is really justified, while this bottle isn't bad, it isn't superb neither.

Good well around.

James Wall ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง | 10 ratings
Posted 11 years ago

tastes like a Jamaican rum should, big flavours but a little bit harsh

Captain_Tyson ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 100 ratings
Posted over 1 year ago

Possible to drink straight, yes. But really stands out if your mixing and need a rum presence in the drink. Throw it in a Mai tai.




Brand Details

Name: V/X
ABV: 40%
Type: Appleton Estate
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Pure blend (1 distillery)
Distillation: Unknown
Women leading Rum: No

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