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Appleton Estate 21 Year Old 750ML

Nestled in the heart of Jamaica, in the beautiful lush Nassau Valley lies the Appleton Estate – the oldest continuously operating rum distillery in Jamaica. Appleton Estate enjoys a privileged position, situated in a karst – a rare landscape of limestone hill formations which produce pure azure water that feeds locally harvested sugarcane and adds a signature flavour to its rum.

Alcohol Content:    43% ABV

Volume:                 750ML

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MYTH

Tribute

Honouring Jamaica’s Nassau Valley – one of only three cockpit karsts in the world.

Legacy

From the oldest continuously operating rum distillery in Jamaica, and proud guardian to one of the world’s greatest collection of aged rums. Led by our beloved Master Blender, Joy Spence, the first woman to be appointed Master Blender in the spirits industry.

Source

River Head Spring is a heavenly location with pristine blue waters and the source of all the clear, limestone-filtered water used in 21 Year Old, as well as the inspiration for the vivid blue detailing on the bottle and gift box.

MYTH

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Tribute

Honouring Jamaica’s Nassau Valley – one of only three cockpit karsts in the world.

Legacy

From the oldest continuously operating rum distillery in Jamaica, and proud guardian to one of the world’s greatest collection of aged rums. Led by our beloved Master Blender, Joy Spence, the first woman to be appointed Master Blender in the spirits industry.

Source

River Head Spring is a heavenly location with pristine blue waters and the source of all the clear, limestone-filtered water used in 21 Year Old, as well as the inspiration for the vivid blue detailing on the bottle and gift box.

Tasting notes

APPEARANCE
BOUQUET & FLAVOUR
FINISH

MASTERY

Characteristics

100% Copper Pot Stills
Use of 100% Copper Pot Stills in distillation and their unique shape impart Appleton Estate’s signature orange peel top note to 21 year old.

Extraordinary Balanced

Blending pot still and column still distillates creates a rum that is perfectly balanced and rich in flavour.

Tropical Ageing
Ageing in the tropical climate of Jamaica, the flavours of 21 year old developed at a quicker pace – for a beautifully complex liquid that compares to that of a luxury whiskey.

Minimum Ageing

This 21 Year Old expression is a luxurious and exclusive liquid – unrivalled on the rum Market, where few producers embrace minimum ageing or own barrels with such high age statements.


Awards

2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Gold Medal

2021 Beverage Testing Institute
96 Points, Platinum Medal, Superlative

2020 New York International Spirits Competition
94 Points, Gold Medal

2019 Wine Enthusiast
97 Points, Top 100 Spirits

2019 Ultimate Spirits Challenge
98 Points, Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation, Chairman’s Trophy

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MASTERY

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Characteristics

100% Copper Pot Stills
Use of 100% Copper Pot Stills in distillation and their unique shape impart Appleton Estate’s signature orange peel top note to 21 year old.

Extraordinary Balanced

Blending pot still and column still distillates creates a rum that is perfectly balanced and rich in flavour.

Tropical Ageing
Ageing in the tropical climate of Jamaica, the flavours of 21 year old developed at a quicker pace – for a beautifully complex liquid that compares to that of a luxury whiskey.

Minimum Ageing

This 21 Year Old expression is a luxurious and exclusive liquid – unrivalled on the rum Market, where few producers embrace minimum ageing or own barrels with such high age statements.


Awards

2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Gold Medal

2021 Beverage Testing Institute
96 Points, Platinum Medal, Superlative

2020 New York International Spirits Competition
94 Points, Gold Medal

2019 Wine Enthusiast
97 Points, Top 100 Spirits

2019 Ultimate Spirits Challenge
98 Points, Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation, Chairman’s Trophy

MOMENT

For Rare Celebrations

Capturing the taste of decades of craftsmanship and dedication. A natural protagonist for tasting on its own, or as part of a fine cuisine experience celebrating life’s greatest milestones.

Experience

Appreciate the clearness of the liquid and its green ring of ageing from the tannins.Swirl the liquid in the glass and bring it to the nose to enjoy its beautiful aromas.



Add a single drop of limestone-filtered water collected from the Estate’s water source to open up the complex profile of the liquid, lowering its surface tension and releasing additional notes from the liquid. Swirl the liquid in the glass, then take one sip, noting the finish.



Celebrate the clearness of the liquid and its green ring of ageing from the tannings. Swirl the liquid in the glass and bring it to the nose to enjoy its beautiful aromas.

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