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.
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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.
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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 3,010 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