Appleton Estate Signature Jamaican Rum is a Dark Rum from the Appleton Estate Rums brand crafted in Jamaica.
Appleton Estate Signature Jamaican Rum is a blend of rums with an average age of 4 years, creating a smooth and flavorful spirit with notes of vanilla, orange peel, and subtle spices. Interestingly, Appleton Estate is one of the few rum producers in the world that uses its own sugar cane, grown on the estate's 11,000 acres, ensuring complete control over the quality and character of their rum from start to finish.
Appleton Estate Signature Jamaican Rum stands out for its vibrant tropical fruit notes and warm oak character, achieved through a unique terroir-driven approach. This rum showcases the distinctive "Jamaican funk" – a result of Appleton's traditional pot still distillation and long fermentation process – while offering a smooth, approachable profile that works beautifully in classic rum cocktails like the Mai Tai or Daiquiri.
Appleton Estate Signature Jamaican Rum shines in tropical cocktails, but it's equally delightful sipped neat or over ice, especially on warm summer evenings. This versatile rum pairs beautifully with spicy Caribbean dishes, grilled meats, and fruit-based desserts, making it a perfect companion for outdoor barbecues and beach parties.
Nose: Brown sugar and molasses lead, followed by ripe banana and orange peel. Hints of vanilla, nutmeg, and toasted oak provide depth. A subtle smoky note lingers in the background.
Palate: Smooth entry with caramel and honey sweetness. Tropical fruits emerge - pineapple and mango - balanced by warm baking spices. Oak tannins add structure, while a touch of black pepper brings heat. The signature Jamaican funk is present but restrained.
Finish: Medium-long with lingering warmth. Dried fruits and nuts transition to a slightly dry, oaky conclusion. Faint echoes of spice and tropical fruit fade slowly, leaving a pleasant warmth in the chest.
Appleton Estate Signature Jamaican Rum is crafted using a unique combination of pot and column still distillation, followed by aging in oak barrels for a minimum of five years. What sets this rum apart is Appleton's use of their own proprietary cultivated yeast strain, derived from natural yeast found in the sugarcane fields, which contributes to the rum's distinctive fruity and spicy flavor profile.
1 oz Appleton Estate Jamaican 5 Year*
1 oz Plantation Barbados 5 Year
1 teaspoon Heering Cherry liqueur
1 teaspoon Luxardo Maraschino
0.5 oz lime juice
0.5 oz pineapple juice
0.5 oz simple syrup
Add all ingredients (except the Jamaican rum) to a cocktail shaker along with three small ice cubes.
Strain into a small wine glass.
Add 1 oz of the Jamaican rum* as a float on top.
1 oz Appleton Estate Jamaican 5 Year*
1 oz Plantation Barbados 5 Year
1 teaspoon Heering Cherry liqueur
1 teaspoon Luxardo Maraschino
0.5 oz lime juice
0.5 oz pineapple juice
0.5 oz simple syrup
Add all ingredients (except the Jamaican rum) to a cocktail shaker along with three small ice cubes.
Strain into a small wine glass.
Add 1 oz of the Jamaican rum* as a float on top.
1 oz Holmes Cay Réunion Island Rum Traditionnel
1 oz Appleton Estate Jamaican Rum
1 oz fresh squeezed lime juice (reserve the hull)
0.5 oz Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao
.25 oz Almond Orgeat
.25 oz Rock Candy Syrup or 2:1 Rich Syrup
Add all ingredients to a shaker with 2 cups
crushed ice
Shake for around 10 seconds.
Pour unstrained into a double old-fashioned glass.
Garnish with spent lime hull and a mint bouquet that you’ve slapped to release the oils.
Use a short straw so you can take in the aroma of mint as you sip.
1 oz Holmes Cay Réunion Island Rum Traditionnel
1 oz Appleton Estate Jamaican Rum
1 oz fresh squeezed lime juice (reserve the hull)
0.5 oz Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao
.25 oz Almond Orgeat
.25 oz Rock Candy Syrup or 2:1 Rich Syrup
Add all ingredients to a shaker with 2 cups
crushed ice
Shake for around 10 seconds.
Pour unstrained into a double old-fashioned glass.
Garnish with spent lime hull and a mint bouquet that you’ve slapped to release the oils.
Use a short straw so you can take in the aroma of mint as you sip.
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