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Appleton Estate

Distilled in : Jamaica
Slogan : "The Exceptional Spirit"
Available Rums : "Appleton Estate 21 Year Old Rum, Appleton Estate 30 Year Old Rum, Appleton Estate Exclusive, Appleton Estate Extra 12 Year Old Jamaica Rum, Appleton Estate Master Blenders' Legacy, Appleton Estate Reserve 8 Year Old Jamaica Rum, Appleton Special Rum, Appleton Estate V/X Jamaica Rum, Appleton White Rum, Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum"
Origin : With a history dating back to the capture of the Spanish island of Jamaica by the British in 1655, Appleton Estate rum has been produced from the locally grown sugar cane of the 11,000 acre estate in the Nassau Valley for over 260 years.
It is believed that the lands of the Appleton Estate were given to Frances Dickinson, as reward for his services in the British conquest of Jamaica. His grandsons were the easliest known owners of the Appleton Estate and the earliest documentated rum production dates back to 1749.
After changing hands in 1845 to William Hill and then later to A McDowell Nathan, the Appleton Estate was eventually acquired by J. Wray and Nephew Ltd, after Nathan's death in the great earthquake of 1907. Since then, Appleton Estate rum has continued in its tradition of hand crafting their uniquely flavoured rum.
The Appleton Estate sits atop of a limestone formation known as a Cockpit Karst, that combined along with the weather and soil, have created a unique flavour in the sugar cane and therefore in the quality of the rum. Today Appleton Estate produces several rums with the emphasis on the premium aged rums of 8 years and older.
Appleton Estate 21 Year Old Rum
Type : British Caribbean Rum
Grade : Premium
Base Ingredient : Molasses
Age : 21 Years Old
Country of Origin : Jamaica
Strength : 43% / 86 Proof
Availabilty : United Kingdom, United States and other Worldwide locations
Bottle Blurb : "This fine aged rum is a rare product of J. Wray & Nephew Ltd., proprietor of the Appleton Estate, where rum has been estate distilled and hand blended since 1749. Born in old copper stills and aged in oak casks for a minimum of 21 years, the rich full flavour of Appleton Estate 21 Years old is the ultimate expression of the rum maker's art."
Appleton Estate Extra 12 Year Old Jamaica Rum
Type : British Caribbean Rum
Grade : Premium
Base Ingredient : Molasses
Age : 12 Year Old (Minimum)
Country of Origin : Jamaica
Strength : 43% / 86 Proof
Availabilty : Jamaica, United Kingdom, United States and other Worldwide locations
Bottle Blurb : "This mature blend of premium aged rum is produced on the Appleton Estate, home of the finest rums in the world since 1749. The full rich flavour of Appleton Estate Extra is the ultimate expression of the rum maker's art."
Appleton Estate Reserve 8 Year Old Jamaica Rum
Type : British Caribbean Rum
Grade : Premium
Base Ingredient : Molasses
Age : 8 Year Old (Mimimum)
Country of Origin : Jamaica
Strength : 43% / 86 Proof
Availabilty : Jamaica, United Kingdom, United States and other Worldwide locations
Bottle Blurb : "This premium rum is produced on the Appleton Estate, home of the finest rums in the world since 1749. Aged in oak casks for 8 years, this full bodied rum is excellent straight, on the rocks or with your favourite mixer."
Appleton Estate V/X Jamaica Rum
Type : British Caribbean Rum
Grade : Premium
Base Ingredient : Molasses
Country of Origin : Jamaica
Strength : 40% / 80 Proof
Availabilty : United Kingdom, United States and other Worldwide locations
Bottle Blurb : "This mature blend of premium aged rum is produced on the Appleton Estate, home of the finest rums in the world since 1749. Born in copper pot stills, aged in oak casks and meticulously hand-blended, the full rich flavour of Appleton Estate V/X is the ultimate expression of the rum maker's art."
Comments : Appleton Estate V/X Jamaica Rum makes for an excellent mixer, deserving of its premium label. It brings a smooth and complex taste to all of the classic cocktails (Cuba Libre, Daiquiri, Mai Tai and Mojito) without being too overbearing or distractive from the expected taste. It is also easy enough to sip and enjoy it over ice making this rum a great all rounder...
Appleton Special Rum
Type : British Caribbean Rum
Grade : Gold
Base Ingredient : Molasses
Country of Origin : Jamaica
Strength : 40% / 80 Proof
Availabilty : United Kingdom, United States and other Worldwide locations