Appleton Estate 8 Year Old Reserve Finest Jamaica Rum, 70 cl

Lovely light rum with nice tones but not spiced And excellent product either with coke or dry ginger with ice. It’s smooth all round tasting quality but not strong tasting

So much better than Appleton Signature. It is so smooth and the price is just right. A decent rum for rum lovers.

This is very smooth and am to buy it again. The quality is amazing

Appleton Estate does not enjoy its world renowned reputation for consistently producing some of the finest rum on the planet without good reason. Everything about the Appleton Estate brand simply exudes quality. The Signature Blend itself is still a great entry-point rum, just lacks refinement. The 12 year old Rare Blend is exquisite, but quite a chunk more to shell out on if you are going to be knocking it back regularly. As the middle option, this special 8 year old Reserve is an outstanding rum. It is almost as good as the Rare Blend, but the extra cash saved makes this my go to choice for all but on special occasions. Be careful though, as this 8 year old Reserve is so smooth going down, and carries such a delicious aftertaste, that renders it dangerously drinkable. VERY easy to be tempted into "just one more then." In short, you can't go wrong with Appleton Estate, and this 8 year old Reserve is a Class Act.

Appleton 8 is a dependable step up from the Signature blend — some of that Jamaican funk, but smoother. On the nose, there’s a rich mix of orange peel, toasted oak, and spice, with a subtle grassy funk beneath. The palate delivers warm toffee, dried fruit, and vanilla, balanced by a gentle bitterness and hints of nutmeg. Good in a rum Old Fashioned, or on its own with a piece of ice. Great rum and coke too. It doesn’t quite hit the depth or complexity of older Appletons or boutique Jamaican rums, but for the price, it’s a solid, versatile bottle that rewards repeat visits. Would and have bought again.

I am 80, years old so I believe I have some latitude as my time is limited. I drink 1 bottle of red wine a day usually followed by rum and believe me I have tried a lot. Due to finance I regularly drink Sailor Jerry but my favourite is Appletons. I will never be able to afford the 15 or 21 year old but I have either bought or been gifted the Estate, 8 year,12 year plus the Kingston 62. Of them all and regardless of price, the 8 year old is the one thar suits me best, smooth to the mouth with a satisfying afterbite. Raise one for me and enjoy!

Good quality rum would recommend

I have been a rum drinker for 60 years, this has got to be up there with the best of them, great for sipping or with ginger ale or cola. I have just ordered 4 more bottles at less than £25 a bottle, sorry liver. Absolute bargain.

Gustoso e davvero pregiato

Ein vollmundiger Rum den ich weiter empfehlen kann. Er ist rund im Geschmack. Nicht alle meine Freunde waren begeistert. Ich persönlich werde mir irgendwann eine neue Flasche kaufen. Über Geschmack lässt sich streiten.

Perfect

Comprei a pensar que era um rum mais aromático, li que tinha um trago de especiarias. Pessoalmente para o meu gosto, achei que é muito forte, sem o tal trago aromático que procurava e era descrito noutros comentários.

Schmeck wie in Jamaica