97 points,"Classic aromas of tropical fruits, spice, and funk are balanced and inviting. Sweet-tart in the mouth, flavours of cinnamon spiked dates, apricots, plantain, and chocolate are robust amid the soft texture. Brown sugar spiked nuttiness lingers on the finish."- Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2020 Created by Master Blender Joy Spence to celebrate Appleton Estate's 250th anniversary, this 8 Year Old Reserve is a spectacular blend of pot and column still rums. Oozing maturity and Jamaican funk, it tastes like a joyful concoction of runny honey, festive spices, barbequed tropical fruit, vanilla, caramelised nuts, buttery apple, Medjool dates, dried apricots and marmalade. This is fast becoming our go-to for cocktails, particularly a Mai Tai or Rum Old Fashioned. Renowned around the world for producing wonderfully rich, aromatic and flavourful rums, Appleton Estate also has the distinct honour of being Jamaica's oldest sugar estate and distillery in continuous production.£5.29 per 100.00ml