In the heart of Jamaica we find the Appleton Estate. One of the few rums in the world that can highlight "terroir", including unique weather and growing conditions for sugar cane, as a major reason for the unique quality.
Located in the Nassau Valley, Appleton Estate traces its origins back to 1655, when Sir Francis Dickenson founded the farm. The first production of rum can be documented back to 1749, and is thus the oldest distillery in Jamaica with continuous production of rum.
The rum is produced at a very high level of craftsmanship. Every step of the production is monitored – from the selection of sugar cane, the use of natural yeast in the process to aging in barrels and the final blending by the Master Blender.
Appleton Estate 8 YO Reserve Blend ages for a minimum of 8 years and is produced in Appleton's unique copper pot stills, which is a large part of the special flavor in the finished rum. This opens up a very rich and full-bodied rum, which will both lift any rum cocktail, but which can also be enjoyed completely "neat".
A "Premium Rum" - full, soft and delicately balanced between spices and nuts followed by honey, vanilla with hints of hazelnuts. All wrapped in a rich scent of dried orange peel.