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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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285 Appleton Estate V/X Ratings

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Tim ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ | 82 ratings
Posted over 6 years ago

A perfectly serviceable Jamaican expression for mixing. No it wonโ€™t slap you upside your head with hogo, but itโ€™s quite nice in a modest way.

Tomy ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด | 439 ratings
Posted over 6 years ago

Entry Level rum, not so funny, it's not enough aged, too flat, limited finish, a lot of glycenol, too harsh.

Mihai ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด | 212 ratings
Posted over 6 years ago

Uศ™or.. De varฤƒ :) Un rom simplu dar curat. Merge bine on the rocks ศ™i probabil perfect pentru mix-uri mai speciale..

Tom ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 230 ratings
Posted over 6 years ago

Jamaican rums are not very good in my opinion. The V/X is a little to harsh for me, plus the alcohol burn going down is more than I would prefer. Now, the Appleton 12 is a good tasting rum, but for $35, their are other rums, that are least expensive and just as good. Jamaican rums have a distinct flavor all their own.

Adam ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ | 101 ratings
Posted over 6 years ago

Tried during visit in Jamaica...even that place didn't made good opinion. Sorry but that's just typical cheap rum. But price is above that taste.

Kyle ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 18 ratings
Posted almost 7 years ago

Wouldn't drink this neat or over ice. It's just lacking the volume I would enjoy in a neat rum. However, it does work great as a mixer if that's your drink preference. Step up to the 12 year if you prefer drinking neat or over ice.

piratejabez ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 322 ratings
Posted almost 7 years ago

I had low expectations for this rum, but it surprised me. There was no alcohol on the nose, and the flavor was rich and fairly smooth. Definitely blended. Actually (and again, surprisingly) it reminded me a lot of Havana Club 7, but even that has some alcohol/varnish on the nose when first poured.

Some of this may have been due to the fact that my sample was an old 50ml bottle, and may have been pre-oxidized.

In any case, it exceeded my expectations, and I can definitely see how many regard(ed) it as a workhorse rum. Now that Appleton/Campari has rebranded their lineup (and continues to do so with J Wray), I'll be sad not to see this on the shelves, but may stock the Reserve if I have shelf space.

7+

GregS ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 27 ratings
Posted almost 7 years ago

I'm still fairly new to rum, but I've had a fair share recently. To me, this is a bit harsh on the finish. I get some caramel notes and not much vanilla.

Evgenii ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ | 19 ratings
Posted almost 7 years ago

Rum is very simple and smooth . It can be sipped while drinking - yes. Difficult taste and aroma you will not find here - an entry-level blend. Drink pure in the rocks or cocktail. Without frills. I would prefer to add money and buy 12 years.

Score 6.5

Arno ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช | 10 ratings
Posted almost 7 years ago

and it will show it's quality. Somewhat aromatic, but just too harsh and burning for my taste to drink it pure or with water/ice.
I am using this one for cocktails that need a tasty rum, the mixing takes away the harshness and burn.

Egghead66 ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ | 26 ratings
Posted almost 7 years ago

This was my first Jamaican blended rum and it became my go to for a few years. As I was exposed to more rums it quickly dropped down a bit but I still enjoy a glass on ocassion. Usually with mix though.




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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