Appleton Estate 12 Year Old Rare Blend 70cl
Brand: Appleton Estate | Category: Jamaican Aged Rum | ABV: 43% | Origin: Jamaica | Vol: 700ml

Intro/Heritage:
From the lush Nassau Valley of Jamaica, Appleton Estate 12 Year Old Rare Blend is a celebration of time, terroir, and tradition. Crafted by Master Blender Joy Spence, the first woman to hold that title in the spirits world, this expression blends aged pot and column still rums matured for a minimum of 12 years. The result? A rum with the depth of whisky, the vibrancy of the Caribbean, and the soul of craftsmanship.

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Rich and tropical. Aromas of toasted oak, cocoa, orange peel, and warm vanilla rise alongside baking spice and a hint of banana bread, complex, yet comforting.
Palate: Velvety and bold. Notes of molasses, roasted nuts, dark chocolate, and dried apricot evolve into hints of coffee, cinnamon, and burnt sugar. Full-bodied and deeply expressive.
Finish: Lingering and sophisticated. Oak spice, caramelized fruit, and a dry, slightly smoky fade that’s both warming and elegant.

Production Details:
Crafted from a blend of pot and column still rums, all aged a minimum of 12 years in American oak barrels in Jamaica’s tropical climate, where the aging process accelerates and intensifies character. Bottled at 43% ABV, non-chill filtered, and proudly estate-produced from cane to cask to bottle.

Perfect For:
Cigar pairings, sipping on the rocks, or elevating your rum cocktails with structure and soul. A must-have for whisky drinkers exploring premium aged rum.

Expert Notes:
Highly regarded as one of the most complex rums in its class, Appleton Estate 12 Year Old is often called a “gateway rum” for single malt fans. It delivers balance, maturity, and a uniquely Jamaican pot-still backbone that’s both refined and robust.

Customer Reviews:
🗣️ "Deep, spicy, and incredibly smooth. This rum has layers like a great novel."
🗣️ "One sip and I was hooked. It’s whisky-level complexity — but Caribbean."
🗣️ "This bottle turned me from a casual rum drinker into a collector."

Interesting Fact:
Jamaica’s tropical climate means rum ages approximately three times faster than whisky aged in Scotland, giving this 12-year-old the depth of a much older spirit in a much shorter time.

Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy neat or over a large cube to open up its complexity. For a refined twist, use it in an Old Fashioned with demerara syrup and orange bitters. Pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, charred meats, or aged Gouda.

Distillery Background:
Established in 1749, Appleton Estate is one of the oldest rum distilleries in the Caribbean and the only one in Jamaica to produce rums entirely on estate grounds. Under the visionary leadership of Master Blender Joy Spence, Appleton continues to set the global standard for Jamaican rum, blending heritage with innovation in every drop.