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Appleton V/X
A newcomer-friendly Appleton blend that’s light, easy and clearly aimed at mixing. RumX members mention gentle Jamaican notes reminiscent of rum-soaked raisins, but a rather diluted, simple profile for sipping neat.
- Great for mixing
- Very easy-drinking
- Certified unsweetened
+10
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How does Appleton V/X taste?
Aggregated from 19 community reviews.
Easy Jamaican mixer, light and simple Solid everyday mixer with light Jamaican character. Easy to drink but too thin and simple for most neat-sipping enthusiasts.
Those new to Jamaican rum who mostly drink cocktails and want an unsweetened, easy mixer with a hint of Jamaican character.
Enthusiasts seeking complex, intense Jamaican funk or a rich sipping rum.
3 of 19 left detailed tasting impressions
How is Appleton V/X rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 6.9 sits in the “Pleasant” band. 5% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 10% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Rum reviews
79% rate it between 6 and 8. Selected write-ups from 19 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by cigares
A very easy-drinking rum. But it lacks everything that makes a great rum. It has that Jamaican rum taste reminiscent of rum raisins. I like it, but I'd get bored of it very quickly. Too diluted, too bad.
Review by Hans-Peter Jank
The Appleton V/X is "the rum for mixing" par excellence. It goes particularly well with coconut water and Old Jamacia Ginger Beer.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
This is for a mixer......
Review by Richard Krupa
Unexpectedly sweet, one of the best appletones I've had
Review by Kieron Wood
Tasted 23-01-2016 This is an original bottling of Appleton that's delightful as always . Interesting that early tasting notes hated it but truly education is key as Appleton is a great beginner place for Jamaican rum .
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Details about Appleton V/X
A Pot & Column Still Rum from Jamaica, distilled by Appleton Estate, at 40%.
Community purchases
60 bottles logged by 52 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
38% opened, 12 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Appleton V/X?
Community paid 15–52 €.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
60 purchased · 20 tasted · 2 wishlist · as of
About the Appleton Estate distillery
The Appleton Estate distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Appleton Estate have been reviewed 4,225 times with an average of 7.8/10.
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