Appleton Estate Kingston 62

This is a classic jamaican staple that on the island has replaced the Appleton reserva.
Standard rum and coke rum that also can go in cocktails

Picked up a bottle while in Jamaica. The locals said it was the replacement for the Special Gold.
It's cheap and makes a good mixer. Very similar to its predecessor but slightly dryer from what I remember.

Maybe I just went in with low expectations due to the price tag, but this has ranged from a really pleasant addition to cocktails at best or a neutral/inoffensive presence at worst. Worth seeing if it has a place on your bottom shelf.

Tasted Sunday June 23 at Pimento Jamaican Kitchen on Nicollette in Minneapolis
Appearance: gold
Aroma: sunshine, sweetness, honey
Flavor: honey, funk, sweet
Notes: this is sunshine-drenched funk that goes down easy and warms the soul

My go-to for a good Cuba Libre. Lovely on its own with ice too.

Distinctively funky without being overbearing. Punches well above it's weight.

I feel like many of the rums of Appleton have been growing more toned down over the years. The main line (Reserve and increasing age-statement) rums have all been getting lighter. This one is also rather light, though still in line with Jamaican quality.

There is an earthy hogo but just a whisper of tropical fruit. The mouthfeel is nice, and there's a caramel taste of toasted oak. Not really any harshness to speak of, overall a nice rum for casual mixing.

Tasted at Archipelago DC on 5/18/23. Gold in color. Funk aroma with a big blast of honey. Chalky and bitter palate. More stick candy than honey to the taste. Burning finish.

For the price it is good to drink it mixed at a party, but not to enjoy it neat.

Light gold colour, sweet taste, quite thin, not harsh. Very very reasonably priced here in London, and a fine mixer for a rum and coke