Appleton Estate
Appleton Estate — Jamaica’s iconic single‑estate rum from Nassau Valley
Rooted in Jamaica’s lush Nassau Valley since 1749, Appleton Estate rum defines island craftsmanship. Estate‑grown cane, limestone‑filtered spring water, carefully managed fermentations and a signature blend of copper pot still and column still distillates create a house style of ripe fruit, cacao, orange peel, warm spice and polished oak. Master Blender Joy Spence steers the profile with precision and transparency.
On RumX, 88 expressions have inspired 3,010 community reviews with a strong 8.0/10 median. From approachable Signature and Reserve to the 12 Year Rare Casks, 15 Year Black River Casks and 21 Year sippers, enthusiasts praise consistency, tropical aging quality and superb value—plus a connoisseur lane via the coveted Hearts Collection vintages.
Popular rums from Appleton Estate
Appleton Signature Single Estate Jamaica Rum
40%
Great-value, mixable Jamaican with honeyed caramel
Top rated rums from Appleton Estate
Velier Appleton Hearts Collection - 1998 1998
1998 25yr 63%
Tropical fruit and oak, beautifully integrated
Appleton Reserve Rare Old Jamaican Rum
20yr 43%
Rich, complex, fruity, aged Jamaican delight.
Velier Appleton Hearts Collection - 1995 1995
1995 25yr 63%
Dark, complex Appleton with cigar chocolate finish
Velier Appleton Hearts Collection - 1999 1999
1999 21yr 63%
Expressive nose, spicy-woody depth
Appleton Legend 2005
2005 17yr 49%
Tropical, ester-forward Appleton; shines in Mai Tais
Rum Shark Appleton Jamaica Single Cask Selection 2008
2008 14yr 59,3%
Bold fruit, esters, lingering heat
Rum Shark Appleton Jamaica Single Cask Selection 2007
2007 16yr 66,7%
Intense, technical, divisive Appleton Estate bottling.
J. Wray & Nephew LTD. Appleton Blackwell Black Gold
40%
Chocolate-spiced Jamaican, cocktail-friendly
Flavour profile of Appleton Estate
Most frequently mentioned flavors
RumX drinkers value Appleton’s refined, low‑ester Jamaica rum profile: caramel, cocoa, orange zest, banana and cedar wrapped in balanced oak and baking spice. The 12 Year shines as a gateway sipper and cocktail anchor; the 15 and 21 add depth and elegance. Pot‑still aficionados highlight the Hearts Collection with Velier—vintage, oak‑driven releases that showcase the estate’s copper double‑retort character and Joy Spence’s blending finesse.
Frequently Asked Questions about Appleton Estate
Popular independent bottlers of Appleton Estate
- Velier 13 rums
- J. Wray & Nephew LTD. 7 rums
- Rum Shark 4 rums
- Moon Import 2 rums
- Les Tontons Trinqueurs 1 rum
- Gli Spiriti di Villa Bostia 1 rum
About the Appleton Estate distillery
The Appleton Estate distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Appleton Estate have been reviewed 3,029 times with an average of 8.0/10.
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All rums from Appleton Estate
- Appleton Rare Blend 12 Years 12yr 43% RX16
- Appleton 21 Years 21yr 43% RX35
- Appleton Rare Casks 12 Years 12yr 43% RX10196
- Appleton Signature Single Estate Jamaica Rum 40% RX9819
- Appleton Reserve 8yr 43% RX6875
- Velier Appleton Hearts Collection - 2003 2003 18yr 63% RX11399
- Appleton 15 Years Black River Casks 15yr 43% RX9992
- Velier Appleton Hearts Collection - 1994 1994 26yr 60% RX6756
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