Appleton Estate

Appleton Estate — Jamaica’s iconic single‑estate rum from Nassau Valley

True single‑estate provenance
Tropical aging in Jamaica
Joy Spence blending mastery

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.

Most popular
Bottle of Hearts Collection - 1998

Hearts Collection - 1998

8.8 (46)
555 €

Award-Winning Rums from Appleton Estate

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Rare Casks 12 Years

12yr   43%

Balanced Jamaican, great value

7.7 (231)
43 €

Popular rums from Appleton Estate

RX10196
Bottle of Rare Casks 12 Years

Rare Casks 12 Years

Balanced Jamaican, great value

7.7 (231)
43 €
RX15475
Bottle of Hearts Collection - 2002

Hearts Collection - 2002

fruity nose, roasted coffee, dry oak

8.5 (129)
216 €
RX6875
Bottle of Reserve

Reserve

Fruity, oaky, great value

7.5 (195)
36 €
RX11399
Bottle of Hearts Collection - 2003

Hearts Collection - 2003

Balanced tropical fruit, oak, cask strength

8.7 (182)
207 €
RX16
Bottle of Rare Blend 12 Years

Rare Blend 12 Years

Balanced, woody Jamaica with great value

7.5 (362)
58 €
RX9992
Bottle of 15 Years Black River Casks

15 Years Black River Casks

Smooth, woody vanilla sipper

7.9 (150)
55 €
RX6756
Bottle of Hearts Collection - 1994

Hearts Collection - 1994

Fruit, spice and oak in harmony

8.8 (147)
315 €
RX35
Bottle of 21 Years

21 Years

Smooth, balanced Jamaican sipper

8.0 (220)
115 €
RX7800
Bottle of Hearts Collection - 1995

Hearts Collection - 1995

Dark chocolate, tobacco, long dry finish

8.6 (128)
359 €

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RX16
Bottle of Rare Blend 12 Years

Rare Blend 12 Years

12yr   43%

7.5 (362)
58 €
RX10196
Bottle of Rare Casks 12 Years

Rare Casks 12 Years

12yr   43%

7.7 (231)
43 €
RX35
Bottle of 21 Years

21 Years

21yr   43%

8.0 (220)
115 €
RX9819
Bottle of Signature Single Estate Jamaica Rum

Signature Single Estate Jamaica Rum

40%

6.9 (199)
27 €
RX6875
Bottle of Reserve

Reserve

8yr   43%

7.5 (195)
36 €
RX11399
Bottle of Hearts Collection - 2003

Hearts Collection - 2003

2003   18yr   63%

8.7 (182)
207 €
RX9992
Bottle of 15 Years Black River Casks

15 Years Black River Casks

15yr   43%

7.9 (150)
55 €
RX6756
Bottle of Hearts Collection - 1994

Hearts Collection - 1994

1994   26yr   60%

8.8 (147)
315 €
RX15475
Bottle of Hearts Collection - 2002

Hearts Collection - 2002

2002   20yr   63%

8.5 (129)
216 €
RX7800
Bottle of Hearts Collection - 1995

Hearts Collection - 1995

1995   25yr   63%

8.6 (128)
359 €
RX465
Bottle of Signature Blend

Signature Blend

4yr   40%

6.9 (126)
20 €
RX7801
Bottle of Hearts Collection - 1999

Hearts Collection - 1999

1999   21yr   63%

8.6 (113)
RX15474
Bottle of Hearts Collection - 1993

Hearts Collection - 1993

1993   29yr   63%

8.8 (111)
275 €
RX11398
Bottle of Hearts Collection - 1984

Hearts Collection - 1984

1984   37yr   63%

8.5 (69)
738 €
RX6462
Bottle of Blackwell Black Gold

Blackwell Black Gold

40%

7.1 (60)
30 €
RX10553
Bottle of 21 Years Nassau Valley Cask

21 Years Nassau Valley Cask

21yr   43%

8.0 (55)
145 €
RX484
Bottle of Joy

Joy

25yr   45%

8.5 (53)
841 €
RX12458
Bottle of Legend

Legend

2005   17yr   49%

8.5 (49)
RX19867
Bottle of Hearts Collection - 1998

Hearts Collection - 1998

1998   25yr   63%

8.8 (46)
555 €
RX648
Bottle of Reserve Blend

Reserve Blend

6yr   40%

7.0 (42)
36 €
RX13840
Bottle of Jamaica Single Cask Selection

Jamaica Single Cask Selection

2008   14yr   59,3%

8.3 (40)
RX4461
Bottle of Reserve 8 Years

Reserve 8 Years

43%

7.0 (36)
RX18021
Bottle of Jamaica Single Cask Selection

Jamaica Single Cask Selection

2007   16yr   66,7%

7.8 (33)
RX19627
Bottle of Appleton

Appleton

2010   13yr   59,6%

7.5 (24)

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8.0/10
3,094 reviews
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Flavour profile of Appleton Estate

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Vanilla Woody Caramel Banana

Taste

Caramel Woody Vanilla Tropical fruit
RumX community voice

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

RumX offers the world’s largest selection of rum through our innovative shop-in-shop marketplace, similar to Amazon. For Appleton Estate rums, we currently have 178 offers starting from €14.90 across 25 partner shops including delicando, Rum Piraten, Rum & Co, Rum Paradise, Urban Drinks, Armagnac.de. Our platform compares prices in real-time from specialized rum retailers worldwide, ensuring you always find the best deals.

The RumX database currently contains 89 different rums from Appleton Estate. This includes various expressions, limited editions, and bottlings across different age statements and proof levels. Our community has contributed over %!d(float64=3094) reviews for Appleton Estate rums, making it one of the most comprehensive resources for exploring this brand’s full range. New releases are added regularly as they become available.

According to the RumX community, Velier Appleton Hearts Collection - 1994 1994 26yr 60% is currently the highest-rated Appleton Estate rum with an impressive rating of 8.8/10 based on %!d(float64=147) reviews. This expression has earned praise for its exceptional quality and represents the pinnacle of what Appleton Estate has to offer. However, taste is subjective, and we encourage you to explore the full range to find your personal favorite.

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