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Appleton Estate 12 Year Old Rare Casks Jamaica Rum

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Selected by Jason-Candid Knüsel

Jason-Candid is a bartender with East African roots, born in Switzerland who has been in hospitality for more than a decade. After being awarded Bartender of the Year in his home country back in 2017, he joined the American Bar at the Savoy Hotel in London, before contributing to the success of the bar team at the newly opened NoMad.


Jason-Candid's Liquid Low-Down


"Appleton Estate is the staple of Jamaica Rums. An irresistible classic that never disappoints, this is a heavy-bodied rum made by slow fermentation and marked by a distinctive bouquet. If you haven’t tasted an aged rum previously, it’s best to work your way up to this one!"

Read on for more of Jason-Candid's expert insights...



Appleton Estate is a rich and full-bodied rum with hints of vanilla, dark chocolate and toffee. Thanks to its 12-year maturation, this characterful spirit is extremely well-balanced and promises a unique experience on the palate followed with a subtle coating finish.



The beauty of this rum is that it’s so versatile it can adapt to most occasions and serves. Have it neat or in cocktails whilst putting the world to rights with friends and family during dinner or barbecue. It’s up to you!



This Jamaica Rum will appeal to those with an appreciation for spirits with character (which tend to be aged spirits). Most newcomers mostly prefer lighter spirit categories such as vodka, gin or light (unaged) rums, so if you haven’t tasted an aged rum previously, it’s best to work your way up to this one!

 

How to Drink



This wonderfully flexible spirit is best enjoyed neat or over ice or stirred as a superb twist on the OId Fashioned or shaken in a Daiquiri.



I generally suggest using a large chunk of ice for aged spirits versus smaller pieces. The bigger the ice, the slower the dilution. This will chill it but not kill it (over-dilute) too quickly.



Use a large rock glass for a neat serve or with cocktails over a large chunk of ice. But ultimately, try different glasses out and define your favourite.



What grows together goes together! So, any Caribbean (tropical) ingredients that find their way into a dish will definitely pair well. As aged rum tends to give us caramel notes, you could pair it with most desserts.

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Appleton Estate 12 Year Old Rare Casks Jamaica Rum

Awards

  • 0

    NY International Spirits Competition 2020

    Double Gold

  • 0

    Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2019

    94 Points, excellent, Highly Recommended

Product Specifications

Class Aged Rum Size 70cl
Region Nassau Valley, Jamaica ABV 43%
Style Jamaica Rum Age 12 Years

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  • Drinks Distilled Gift Box Each gift set is housed in our sturdy, eye-catching Drinks Distilled branded gift box, which can house between two-three items.
  • Free Recipe Card & Gift Note All of our spirits-based gift boxes are accompanied by a free recipe card, with insights from the Spirits Guide that handpicked the bottle. You can also add a free gift note, which doubles up as a stylish coaster.
  • Speedy Delivery All of our orders are dispatched in fully recyclable packaging and you can choose from either Express (1-2 days) or Standard (2-3 days) delivery.