Appleton Reserve 8yr 43%

RX6875 Good Pot & Column Still Rum <50€

7.4/10152 ratings

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“Fruity and woody, excellent in cocktails.”

Appleton Estate's 8-year-old Reserve, crafted in Jamaica, offers a blend of banana, vanilla, and honey aromas with a touch of oak and smoke. Users highlight its fruity notes paired with woody and spicy undertones. The rum is frequently praised for its versatility in cocktails and smooth sipping experience. However, some find the alcohol presence a bit strong, preferring its use in mixed drinks. Its balance between fruitiness and oak makes it a solid Jamaican rum choice. With a 43% ABV, it comes highly regarded for value, particularly when considering its moderate complexity and character.

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Highlights

• Fruity and woody profile
• Versatile in cocktails
• Good value

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How does this rum taste?

Appleton Estate's 8-year Reserve balances fruity and woody flavors. Users appreciate its versatility in cocktails, although some note a strong alcohol presence.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Banana Vanilla Honey Barrel Fruity Pineapple

Taste

Banana Caramel Oak Smoky Barrel Fruits

Finish

Barrel Smoky Spicy Woody Dry Banana

Community reviews

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Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

11 June 2023

6.4/10

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“A retaste for me and I still stick to my initial score and statement 😊 I have to say that this one is best used in a mixer.”

Aroma

Fruity Vanilla Fresh Woody

Taste

Smoky Fruits Woody Orange Caramel

Rumpalumpa

3 December 2022

7.4/10

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“The nose is really nice and fruity, especially right after pouring, when the esters are strongest. Pineapple and banana. The palate is quite different, very spicy and lots of molasses. Pretty good but not quite outstanding”

Aroma

Banana Fruity Honey Pineapple Agricole

Taste

Smoky Molasses Fruits Caramel Barrel

Steve the Barman

4 June 2022

8.5/10

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“All my Tastings and Scores are purely based on “Rums under £50”. I rarely look at Rums over £50 for my YouTube.”

Aroma

Banana Honey Barrel Vanilla

Taste

Cinnamon Black pepper Honey Banana Fruits

rum_sk

19 March 2023

7.3/10

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“Taking few points down but still great rum. ,,A,, as Appleton. I thought that there would be a huge difference or leap between 8 & 12 year version. But no. The only difference is price and a slightly more prominent smell as well as taste in this 8 year version which is more rougher, but in a good way. 12 is more subtle and smoother while keeping the same taste and smell. Other than that, I cannot tell the difference. However, I will compare them against each other directly and revisit the rating but boy I love Appleton Estate.”

Aroma

Barrel Pineapple Green apple Spicy Juniper

Taste

Barrel Ginger Black pepper Fruits Raisin

Artur Schönhütte

2 October 2023

6.8/10

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“Better in a drink, slightly worse on its own”

crazyforgoodbooze

28 October 2023

7.3/10

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“Very solid Appleton. Round and top PLV.”

Aroma

Banana Honey Roasted Raisin Vanilla

Taste

Banana Caramel Oak Barrel Vanilla

Portman

24 May 2023

7.2/10

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“Pretty nice sipper, but the alcohol could be integrated more smoothly. You get a good value for the price though.”

HenryL

13 April 2023

7.6/10

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“Top rum, especially for the price! Nice and fruity on the nose, with more spicy notes on the palate. I like the finish, first strong and dry, later pleasantly sweet. It's good on its own and also works well in cocktails. Those who like wood are better off with the 12, those who like it a little sweeter and fruitier should go for the 8. For me, it depends on my mood which one I prefer.”

Aroma

Barrel Banana Raisin Roasted Herbal

Taste

Banana Fruits Honey Barrel Cinnamon

Michael Schillheim

21 January 2024

6.8/10

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“Kann man pur trinken, aber als Mixer, egal ob Mai Tai oder Rum Cola, eine sehr gute Wahl mit einem sehr guten Preisleistungsverhältnis.”

MarMOTTE

1 April 2022

6.3/10

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“Once the alcohol vapors are over, the nose is way too sweet for me: thick, syrupy, very strong in banana and honey.The taste surprises me: a first raw wave, with a strong smoky perfume that still hints at candied fruit, banana aromas (the only connection with the nose in my opinion).The finish seems long, peppery, almost spicy.in my opinion, a rum that can be drunk without any difficulty but that I will not choose in first instance!”

Aroma

Syrupy Banana Honey

Taste

Smoky Banana Black pepper

Lutz Lungershausen

16 February 2023

7.8/10

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“Beautiful, aromatic neat sipper. Smell and taste on a ridge between young / fruity and aged / spicy, which gives an exciting complexity.Have him again as 200ml Flask in a supermarket in Negril / Jamaica bought.”

Aroma

Banana Honey Barrel Vanilla Pineapple

Taste

Banana Fruits Barrel Oak Smoky

Decky Hicks Doughty

14 August 2022

7.8/10

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“On the nose there's lots of banana and honey. And a roasted note that gives a subtle spiciness that isn't unpleasant. The palate is slightly sweet with a good amount of fruit. Banana with a subtle hint of orange. Molasses and earty notes keep it well balanced. Smoke is the main presence in the finish with some oak and a touch of spice. It's a step up from the Appleton's Signature Rum and a solid Jamacian rum for the price.”

Aroma

Banana Honey Pineapple Oak Roasted

Taste

Banana Molasses Honey Ginger Orange

TheJackDrop

18 January 2024

7.0/10

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“Degustation entre copains au coin du feu l'hiver, petite partie de flechettes... et du rhum ! En resume, mes notes de degutation : Au nez : Vanillé En bouche : Banane La finale plutot orientee vers : Fumé"”

Aroma

Vanilla

Taste

Banana

Léo Delek

13 March 2023

7.4/10

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“We find the ripe fruits and the molasses typical of the Jamaicans with the banana as a conductor. We have a syrupy side which I like less and an average length.”

adn butrulle

1 April 2022

6.4/10

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“A strong taste of smoke, glue... The good news is the bubble of banana flavor that appears in the middle. A mixture of spices with a hint of chilli as a seasoning. It is good but it is not the party of the slip either.”

Aroma

Glue Banana

Taste

Smoky Banana

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Jamaica

Distillery
Appleton Estate

RumX ID
RX6875

ABV
43%

Category
Pot & Column Still Rum

Made from
Molasses

Distillation
Pot and Column Still

Age
8 years

Bottle volume
70cl

Price range
<50€

Type of spirit
Rum

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About the Appleton Estate distillery

The Appleton Estate distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Appleton Estate have been reviewed 2,436 times with an average of 8.0/10.

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