Aroma visualization from community tastings
Appleton Kingston 62 Gold
"Forward funk. Smooth finish" is how one member sums it up, but most land on light. Expect caramel and chocolate up front, a bit of tropical fruit, and only a gentle hogo funk for a Jamaican, plus some oak and spice. Several find it rough neat but fine over ice or in cola. The aroma fades fast once poured.
The community says- Gentle Jamaican funk
- Rough neat
- Aroma fades fast
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How does Appleton Kingston 62 Gold taste?
Aggregated from 25 community reviews.
Light, caramel Jamaican, better mixed than neat Light, caramel-forward Appleton Jamaican with only mild funk. Most call it drinkable but unremarkable — a decent mixer more than a sipper, and a touch harsh neat.
People wanting an easy, low-funk Jamaican for cocktails and cola
Anyone chasing big Jamaican ester funk or a neat sipper
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How is Appleton Kingston 62 Gold rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 6.3 sits in the “Pleasant” band. 12% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 4% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
52% rate it between 6 and 8. 4 selected write-ups from 25 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Timo Groeger
Urlaub Kanada & Jamaika September 2025. Dieser Kingston 62 aus dem Hotel fehlte auch noch :) Finde ihn etwas besser als die Community, vielleicht wegen der geilen View hier :) Leichte, aber angenehme Süße bestehend aus Karamell und Schokolade, aber auch etwas Holz und Gewürze haben wir hier.
Review by Blaž Ulaga
Well, it's ok, but nothing much more than that 🤷♂️
Review by RumHead
A good mixer. A bit too rough neat for my taste.
Review by Solidfunk
Mostly just caramel and a little funk. Very light hogo funk for a Jamaican, though it sits there a bit in the aftertaste. Light golden pour. Had a glass at this at a supposed tiki bar with very few rums in St. Croix.
Details about Appleton Kingston 62 Gold
A Pot & Column Still Rum from Jamaica, distilled by Appleton Estate, at 40%.
Community purchases
35 bottles logged by 33 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
11% opened, 1 emptied and repurchased.
What does Appleton Kingston 62 Gold cost?
Community paid 15–23 €.
Current best price: 17.24 € – within the typical community range.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
35 purchased · 26 tasted · 5 wishlist · as of
About the Appleton Estate distillery
The Appleton Estate distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Appleton Estate have been reviewed 4,294 times with an average of 7.8/10.
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