In 1655 a British expedition led by Sir William Penn and General Robert Venables captured the island of Jamaica from the Spanish. Following the conquest Frances Dickinson a soldier in Venables’ army was granted land in exchange for his honorable services. This land would eventually become the foundation of the Appleton Estate. Since 1749 the Appleton Estate has been crafting some of the world’s finest rum from sugarcane grown on its 11000-acre estate. Once the sugarcane is harvested it is fermented with exceptionally soft water that originates on the Estate and is naturally filtered through limestone hills. In addition the fermentation process uses a proprietary strain of yeast that contributes a unique aroma and flavor profile to the rum. Following fermentation the rum is distilled through copper pot and column stills. The Nassau Valley is a unique cockpit karst region situated at the heart of Jamaica and the source of Appleton Estate’s limestone-filtered water. Appleton Estate 21 Year Old Nassau Valley Cask Jamaica Rum is a blend of rare hand-selected pot and column still rums. No additional flavors were added and no component is younger than 21 years considering that the tropical climate makes for speedy maturation this would equate to some 6 decades of aging in a temperate climate. The rums were matured in American oak of the highest quality each barrel selected by Master Blender Joy Spence and her team. It’s a vibrant and complex 86-proof rum that has won several awards. The delicious sipper pairs extremely well with dark chocolate as well. Get your bottle of this 21-year-old Jamaican rum today!Mellow orange peel
Deep vanilla
Rich nutmeg
Vibrant almond
Warm coffee and cocoa