Appleton Estate 17 Year Old Legend 750ML
An exclusive and faithful recreation of the legendary 17 Year Old rum crafted by J. Wray & Nephew on the Estate in the 1940’s. The J. Wray & Nephew 17 Year Old is known around the world as the storied inspiration for the creation of the Mai Tai cocktail. The rum has become one of the most sought-after bottles in the world, and today, a tribute to this legend of cocktail history returns to the world stage as a limited offering – good news for both rum connoisseurs and classic cocktail enthusiasts alike.
Alcohol Content: 49% ABV
Volume: 750ML
MYTH
MYTH
Tasting notes
MASTERY
CHARACTERISTICS
Revisiting The Authentic 1940’s Recipe
Loyal to its origin, Appleton Estate 17 Year Old Legend is an exquisite historic blend. Our iconic Master Blender Joy Spence crafted this extraordinary rum using archival manuscripts and original formulas, faithfully re-creating the J. Wray & Nephew 17 Year Old.
Small Selection of Rare Rums
After decades of experimentation, this one-time release was developed using four very rare distillates that were set aside to rest on the Appleton Estate in only 10 casks. By depleting all available liquid, only 1,500 bottles were produced globally, never to be re-created again.
Minimum Tropical Ageing
Bottled in 2022 after ageing for a minimum of 17 tropical years in Jamaica, this once-in-a-lifetime release represents 40+ years of ageing equivalent in a temperate climate. The careful process created something truly special, whether enjoyed neat or in the most elevated Mai Tai.
MASTERY
CHARACTERISTICS
Revisiting The Authentic 1940’s Recipe
Loyal to its origin, Appleton Estate 17 Year Old Legend is an exquisite historic blend. Our iconic Master Blender Joy Spence crafted this extraordinary rum using archival manuscripts and original formulas, faithfully re-creating the J. Wray & Nephew 17 Year Old.
Small Selection of Rare Rums
After decades of experimentation, this one-time release was developed using four very rare distillates that were set aside to rest on the Appleton Estate in only 10 casks. By depleting all available liquid, only 1,500 bottles were produced globally, never to be re-created again.
Minimum Tropical Ageing
Bottled in 2022 after ageing for a minimum of 17 tropical years in Jamaica, this once-in-a-lifetime release represents 40+ years of ageing equivalent in a temperate climate. The careful process created something truly special, whether enjoyed neat or in the most elevated Mai Tai.
MOMENT
“With our 17 Year Old Legend, we knew we had a special story to tell ,” said Joy Spence, Master Blender at Appleton Estate. "In carefully re-creating the beautiful taste profile of the original rum, we’ve created an expression that is a tribute both to our own heritage, and to the heritage of the classic cocktail craft. ”
THE MOST EXQUISITE MAI TAI
This extremely rare and precious bottling offers you an extraordinary opportunity to go back in time and experience the original Mai Tai of the 1940’s. Although the primary ritual should be to craft a historic Mai Tai, you can expand the art of tasting this Legend into a 2-step ritual.
1. 2 oz Appleton Estate 17 Year Old Legend
- Pour 2 oz of the Legend into a large tulip-shaped snifter.
- Swirl gently to release its most delicate aromas.
- Take a sip of the rum and seduce the palate.
Craft your own “Exquisite Mai Tai”
- Ingredients: 2 oz of Legend, 0.5 oz Orange Curaçao,
0.5 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz Orgeat (almond) syrup. - Preparation: combine all ingredients in a shaker
filled with ice (crushed and cubes). Shake until chilled
and pour into a double old-fashioned glass. - Garnish: One lime shell and fresh mint sprig.
