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Appleton Estate is the oldest and most famous of all of Jamaica's sugarcane estates. It is nestled in the fertile Nassau Valley on either side of the Black River in the Southwest of Jamaica. The origins of Appleton Estate date back to 1655 when the English captured Jamaica from the Spaniards. Frances Dickinson, whose grandsons Caleb and Ezekiel were the earliest known owners of the Appleton Estate, took part in that conquest of Jamaica, and it is believed that Appleton Estate was part of the land grant that Dickinson received as reward for his services.
After many generations of ownership by the Dickinson family, the Appleton Estate was sold out of the family in 1845. From then on, it was owned by a procession of prominent Jamaican families, each of whom helped to increase the size and potential of the Appleton Estate by purchasing additional acreage of land planted with sugarcane. During these years, the Appleton Estate was producing several different pot still rums, and it began to gain a reputation as a reliable source for quality rum, a reputation that continues to this day.
TASTING NOTES
Appleton Estate V/X is the first member of our Appleton Estate family of aged rums. It is a blend of 15 different select aged rums and because of its sophisticated flavour profile; it is great for classic cocktails. Harvest gold/honey colour with remarkable clarity and brilliance. Subtle scents of brown sugar, light spice, dried fruits and orange peel tantalise the nose. Rich flavors of toasted honey wheat bread and refined sugar finish off the palate
REVIEWS
Coppery/tawny appearance. The alluring aroma is floral (think violets) at first, then it turns bean-like and pleasantly nutty after about five minutes. The palate entry is keenly astringent while at the midpalate point a baked nuttiness comes on strongly in bitter tastes of molasses and oak. Aftertaste is long, sap-like, sugary and dry. Superb. 40% Alc./Vol. Rating: 90-95. Highly Recommended - Wine Enthusiast
Other reviews... Few rum producers command the respect of Appleton Estate. While this honey-colored, maple-and-molasses-flavored, oak-aged treasure can supply the heart of many splendid summertime drinks, serving it simply on the rocks with a twist of lemon or orange results in a supremely satisfying, if minimalist, experience for more discerning palates.- Sky Delta
AWARDS
International Wine & Spirit Competition - Gold Medal
Monde Selection Grand Gold Medal - Gold Medal
World Spirits Championships - Gold Medal Medal
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