Appleton Estate 21 Year Jamaican RumIn continuous operation since 1749, Appleton Estate is the refined, experienced older woman of the Jamaican Rum scene. The pot and column distilled rums that make up this blend have been carefully selected by master blender Joy Spence for their unique character, flavor, and bouquet. Each was aged a minimum of 21 years, before being blended and bottled at 43% abv with no added flavorings or sweeteners (as with all Appleton Rums). The first sip explodes

along with a fair hit of vanilla on the finish

and pipe tobacco

The Small Batch is the introductory bottle to the lineup

The bitter is a delightfully distinct spin on the category

adding a splash to a glass of prosecco

syrupy texture

Over a ton of fruit is fermented into wine and then distilled in each batch

flavors of green herbs

The citrus is more in the fore in this lower proof version

Amazing complex earthy aromas and flavors

It is now distilled by a 5th generation Maestro Bacanorero

Rare Breed is a small batch blend of 6