Appleton Estate Reserve Blend (70cl , 40%)
Appleton Estate 8 Year Old Reserve (formerly Reserve Blend) is a highly regarded, premium-yet-affordable Jamaican molasses rum. Bottled at 43% ABV, it features a mix of pot and column still rums aged for at least 8 years. It is praised for its versatility, offering a dry, oaky profile with notes of spicy caramel, roasted banana, and orange zest, making it excellent for cocktails like the Old Fashioned or elevated mixers.
Key Features and Review Summary
- Aroma: Rich, with notes of honey, toffee, baked banana, and spicy oak.
- Palate: Balanced and dry, featuring notes of burnt banana, spice, dark caramel, and oak tannins.
- Finish: Medium length with notes of oak, black pepper, and banana bread.
- Best Use: Sipping for those who enjoy a dry, flavorful rum, but it shines best in cocktails, particularly Old Fashioneds, due to its robust character.
- Value: Generally considered great value and a staple “go-to” bottle for a premium Jamaican rum.
- Complex Flavor: Offers a nice balance of fruity, spicy, and woody notes.
- No Added Sugar: Known for being a, dry, authentic Jamaican style.
- Quality: Considered a step up from the Signature blend in both smoothness and flavor.
- Dry Finish: Some might find the oaky, tannic finish too dry, as noted on.
- Not for Everyone: Those preferring sweet, flavored, or very low-proof rums may find it too harsh.
The rum is recognized for representing a solid “middle ground” in the Appleton lineup, often favored for being more complex than the younger expressions but more affordable than the 12-year.
No, the original no-age-statement Appleton Estate Reserve Blend is no longer in production. It was replaced around 2020 when the company revamped its range. It was succeeded by the Appleton Estate 8 Year Old Reserve, which features an age statement, as shown on the official Appleton Estate website.
- Replacement: The non-aged Reserve Blend was discontinued during the brand’s 2020 packaging and range revamp.
- Current Product: The current offering is the 8 Year Old Reserve, designed as a versatile sipping and cocktail rum.
- Availability: While the old blend is out of production, some retailers may still have old stock, but the 8-year-old is the active, current version.
| Weight | 2,2 kg |
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