Rum: Appleton V/X
Maker: Appleton Estates / J. Wray & Nephew LTD.
Country of Origin: Jamaica
Website: www.appletonrums.com
Suggested Cocktail: Appleton V/X on the Rocks

Packaging & Such-
The bottle is short and round with a twist off cap. This is traditional Rum made from molasses in Jamaica. This is a middle of the road offering from Appleton Estates.

Appearance-
This Rum has a beautiful Golden Amber color. It looks very natural.

Nose-
The aroma has a sweet and oak aroma. The more you swirl the more aromatic it becomes.

First Impression-
The Rum begins with a natural sweetness. The after taste has a medium body smooth finish. The woodsy taste stands out on your palate.

Character & Body-
It has a great character to the taste. The sweet yet natural warm medium body is very impressive. The body is very consistent through an entire glass well balanced.

Overall & Finish-
This Rum embodies Jamaica. It has a taste and aroma you would expect in a well balanced spirit. This Rum is impressive for its youth. This Rum is enjoyable either neat or used in your favorite cocktail. This would be perfect to kick up mundane Rum & Cokes. The spirit is a must have on your Rum shelf.

Cocktail of choice-
Appleton V/X Neat, I also enjoy this Rum used in a Tan Mojito (I find that using a dark Rum instead of a Silver or White Rum balances the some times over powering mint taste).