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Rum Review: Appleton V/X Rum

 
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How do you rate Appleton V/X Rum (five is best)?
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Capn Jimbo
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 2:35 am    Post subject: Rum Review: Appleton V/X Rum Reply with quote
Appleton V/X Rum: "Sipping Quality at a Mixer Price"

Back when I was exploring the reference standards for rum I picked up a bottle of Appleton Extra (representing the Jamaican aromatic style). It was heavenly. There were times I felt I could simply nose it all evening. It was that nice. Later, I heard tell that the V/X was a worthy younger sibling - Dave Broom rates it four stars (of five) and calls it one of the few versatile (mixer or sipper) rums. And for just $16 was certainly worth a try. The reviews:

Sue Sea:

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All but the lowest priced Appletons come in sensual female bottles - shorter, full, voluptuous and with a smooth pinched waist. That, plus a handsome traditional label and I'm hooked. Put it on the shelf! Jim and I had already tasted and loved the Extra (rated 8 ). V/X's aroma is very pleasant: vanilla, some light citrus (orange), a bit of clove spice and last, a background of oak and what I call a furniture polish. Nice.

Its taste is light and smooth, becoming clovey and astringent at the end before a memorable exploding peppery clove finish. Remarkable! V/X leaves a light cigar box aftertaste. I can see V/X as a solid, "rummy" mixer that will benefit any drink with its Jamaican punch. That it is a nice sipper as well is a pleasant bonus.


Me:

I was not disappointed by Appleton V/X. Unlike the "Reserve" and "Extra", its color is yellow gold, with small pearl legs. On first nosing I experienced a slight nasal prickle (not really a bad thing), with light oak, spicy clove and a what I call a medium fruit (not high citrus, not deep dark raisin/prune). More like in the orange/apricot range. Oh, and on a nice leather background. V/X is smooth and tastes of oak, pepper and cloves. The end palate is astringent. The medium finish comes on nicely, a light peppery transition to a cigar box aftertaste. This is a fine rum.

There's an unfair and egoistic tendency to lump all lower priced rums as "mixers", even those that do not deserve this label. V/X is one of them and is really a nice younger rum more than worthy of sipping, yet inexpensive enough to also use as a mixer. You should own this.

Score (10 is best): 6.5
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Bob_R
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 4:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Over the last few months I have been comparing the various Appleton bottlings. While the V/X is less complex than the Special or 12 I find that I like the direct fruit and spice and the much lower level of oak more than the more expensive blends. Might not be as much fun to talk about, but it's more fun to drink.
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Mike.357
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 9:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
What is this "extra" i read about? While we have a decent rum section at the store and stock Appleton products we have no Extra. V/X, 12 year, and Special is it. And the Special is not even listed on the Appleton website.

I don't think it is for sale in east TN.

So what's the deal?


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Capn's Log: The "Extra" is the 12 year old, which you have. Truly a great, Jamaican style sipping rum, although those who want an especially tasty mixed drink could consider it.
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