Appleton Estate
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| Location |
 , Jamaica |
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| Opened | 1749 |
| Owned by | Campari |
| Website | http://www.appletonrum.it/ |
Appleton Estate is a Jamaican rum brand owned by the Campari Group.
History
The first production of rum produced in Appleton plantation, located in the Nassau Valley, dating back to 1749; legend has it that in founding the plantation was Sir Francis Dickenson, in 1655. The company passed mao several times, until 2014, when it was bought by Gruppo Campari.
Product
The Appleton Estate VX is a mixture of 15 of molasses rum, aged 5 years old, from 40 ° alcohol content. It is a very soft rum, full-bodied, very pleasant and just sweet. The color is warm gold and is very rich in character. The aroma is fruity, with a hint of exotic spices like ginger, nutmeg and vanilla. It is delicate and perfect for the composition of cocktails with fruit juices or soft drinks, perfect for coladas. It comes from one of the best Jamaican distilleries using pot stills "small batch" also called small batch.
Variants
- Appleton Estate VX - the main rum
- Appleton Estate Reserve - 20 mixture of rum, more complex, with notes of nutmeg and smoked.
- Appleton Estate 12 years - blend of selected and aged 12 years rum, mahogany color and sweet taste and firm
- Appleton Estate 21 years - blend of selected rums and aged 21 years, rum tasting and top of the range the company.