J. Wray & Nephew LTD. Appleton White Overproof
Loved by Ian Gilman, Jack M & 17 more
For experienced palates who like bold, unaged Jamaicans. Wray & Nephew White Overproof blasts out tropical fruit, banana and solventy funk at 63%. A legendary, great‑value workhorse for Daiquiris, Mai Tais and Wray & Ting, praised by 165 RumX members.
- Big fruity funk
- Great for cocktails
- Fantastic value
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How does J. Wray & Nephew LTD. Appleton White Overproof taste?
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Iconic Jamaican overproof cocktail engine For experienced palates who like bold, unaged Jamaicans. Wray & Nephew White Overproof blasts out tropical fruit, banana and solventy funk at 63%. A legendary, great‑value workhorse for Daiquiris, Mai Tais and Wray & Ting, praised by 165 RumX members.
Funk-loving cocktail fans and home bartenders wanting a classic Jamaican overproof base for Daiquiris, Mai Tais, Wray & Ting and homemade liqueurs.
Beginners, those sensitive to strong alcohol heat, or drinkers looking for a gentle 40% sipping rum.
How is J. Wray & Nephew LTD. Appleton White Overproof rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict , 7.5 lands squarely in the "Good" band. 72% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 3% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Based on 180 ratings
Review by Stefan Persson
One of the epic rum mixers, used by Victor Bergeron when he created the Mai Tai back in 1944. The nose is mostly fruity and spicy. On the palate, the fruitiness dominates with flavors of citrus, banana, and pineapple. The finish has a certain sweetness and a long spiciness.
Review by Ian Gilman
Love this overproof. Almost tame enough to sip, makes a great addition to many drinks, including an Agricole old fashioned
Review by Yann Thom
Typical of Jamaican rums it is the perfect rum to make mai tai. Pure I like less.
Review by Jack M
I tried this years ago before I got into actual rums (when I thought Diplomatico was the best thing going 😂) and thought at the time that it was awful and tasted like paint stripper. How wrong I was! Tasting it again now having developed my palate and this is smooth, floral, funky, even slightly sweet. I fully get why it is a great staple for many bars. Actually reminds me of a much more subtle version of the Clairin Sajous I have.
Review by Louis Britten
Good for getting completely smashed by and making strong cocktails but never on its own or just a mixer.
Review by Loris Bozzetti
I’m giving this one a 9 because for me it’s truly the best white rum I’ve ever had. I bought it because it was recommended to me, especially for mixing. But I have to say, even neat it’s so well-balanced, smooth, and tasty. Sure, you definitely notice the 63% ABV, but the flavor is amazing. I’m really surprised. Definitely a rum that will become a standard at my place from now on.
Review by Pavel Spacek
Pure alcohol taste
Review by Hans-Peter Jank
The white overproof badly. Super for mixing. Since also succeeds the Mai Tai without the legendary Appleton Legend.
Review by Vycas
Harsh as the day is long. I like it as a mixer or to show the diversity of rum. Goes well with squirt for and American take on Wray and Ting since ting isn’t readily available.
Review by C Ap Adam
Whilst I love the intensity this brings as a mixer, I'm enjoying it perfectly fine cut down to ~50% ABV and sipping neat. I get less bananas and pineapples than others though, and more on rhubarb and citrus fruits - green, sour, tart, and the like. The finish is straightforward and long. Hyfryd. The aftertaste of wet celery sticks and cucumbers is a strange one. Totally worth it.
Review by LukaŽiga
7,8:On the nose, the first impression we get are overripe, fermented tropical fruits like banana, pineapple and medicinal notes like esters, solvents, vegetal tones with mushrooms, lavender and grass. On aeration, the rum is spicy and smoky, fresh and herbaceous, citrus fruits are out, there is some rubber and a yoghurt note. 7,7:On the palate, the attack is funky, estery, fruity with overripe banana, pineapple, citrus, quite intense. Then vegetal notes arise with grass, floral touch, spices like salt. 7,6:The finish is medium long with esters, still funky, dry, a bit smoky, spicy with black pepper, salt, fruity with tropical, citrus fruits and vegetal, herbaceous with tea, grass. Edit:19.9.25
Review by Anton Krioukov
Wow! This may be my favorite expression from this distillery. I could wear this sent as a perfume. This is one of my favorite mixers of all time, and after building up your proof tolerance, it makes a fantastic sipper. I’m always surprised at how complex and yet still approachable this distillate is.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Right in your face! Ya man :D still one of the best price-performance Jamaican rums. Absolutely perfect base for making homemade Falernum but also makes great daiquiris, Wray & Ting, and more. A must-have rum for every Tiki bar.
Review by Montana
Vanilla, fruity, sweet, somewhat alcoholic.The taste is also fruity, only slightly alcoholic on the nose, already very mild for this percentage.The finish is also surprisingly mild and not too long.
Review by zabo
Well, you don't need to say too much about this rum. Everyone knows this one. It is and remains a very good standard/basic mixer at a fair price. In my opinion, it should not be missing in any home bar
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About the Appleton Estate distillery
The Appleton Estate distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Appleton Estate have been reviewed 3,770 times with an average of 7.9/10.
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