Appleton Estate 21 year Limited Edition Jamaican Rum

Appleton Estate 21 Year Old Limited Edition Jamaican Rum is a top-shelf, ultra-premium expression from Jamaica's iconic Appleton Estate. Here's the juicy breakdown:

🏺 Heritage & Production

• A small-batch blend of rums aged a minimum of 21 years in American oak, then re-casked for two years to marry the flavors, bottled at 43% ABV. Each bottle is individually numbered and signed by Master Blender Joy Spence 

• Crafted in the Nassau Valley, using both pot and column distillation methods, and matured under Jamaica's tropical climate for deep complexity 

👃 Aroma (Nose)

• Rich bouquet of oak, vanilla, molasses, melted brown sugar, flamed orange peel, and deep espresso/chocolate tones, with subtle sweetgrass/leather accents 

• Secondary notes include nutmeg, orange zest, and a floral/nutty bouquet 

👅 Palate

• Full-bodied, velvety mouthfeel, creamy and well-rounded, balancing nutty cocoa, dark chocolate, and stewed tropical fruits (papaya (!) and raisin)

• Spiced undertones of white/black pepper, allspice, chai, cinnamon; rich Demerara sugar, oaky tannins, and hints of coffee and tobacco 

🔁 Finish

• Exceptionally long and dry, with lingering oak spice, sweet tobacco, citrus peel brightness, and tropical finish fading into burnt sugar and rancio 

🌟 Accolades & Reviews

• Awarded 98 points, “Extraordinary”, by Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2019 

• Critics widely praise its creamy richness without over-oaking, calling it “one of the best rums we’ve ever tasted” 

• RumRatings score: 9/10, highlighted for its balance of oak, dark chocolate, and polish 

• Rum Barrel Blog deems it a “crown jewel” among Appleton’s range 

💵 Value & Positioning

• Rare and limited—only around 12,000 bottles per year 

• Exceptional value for collectors and lovers of aged rum—rich yet refined.

👍 Best Enjoyed

• Neat or with a single ice cube—perfect in a snifter to savor its deep flavors.

• Great for elevated cocktails like a Rum Old Fashioned or a crisp Manhattan 

• Ideal after dinner, paired with dark chocolate, aged nuts, or fine cigars.

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🥃 Final Take

If you're searching for a refined, complex sipper that showcases the pinnacle of Jamaican rum craftsmanship, the Appleton 21 Year Limited Edition is a masterpiece. It blends rich tropical depth with elegant oak maturity, ideal for collectors or anyone craving an unparalleled sipping experience.

"Sweetgrass and notes of leather waft up from this beautifully aged rum. In the mouth white pepper dustiness punctuates creamy papaya while the luscious molasses in the background steadily takes over the long and enjoyable finish." 98 Points, Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation 2019 Ultimate Spirits Challenge

Distilled using small-batch copper pot stills uniquely designed for Appleton Estate, this rum is a blend of several rums aged 21 years in American oak barrels. Once blended, the rum is re-casked for two years to marry the flavors.

Appleton Estate 21-year rum is produced in Jamaica on one of the country’s oldest and most renowned sugar estates. Each bottle is individually numbered and comes with a signed aging certificate by master blender Joy Spence.

43% ABV, 750 ml