Episode 92: Appleton Estate Signature

Description

Episode 92 features Appleton Estate Signature Jamaica Rum. The entry level blend from the Appleton Estate is bottled in 750ml at 40% ABV, or 80 proof and it retails for $23.

Enjoy this episode with some Appleton Estate Signature mixes in your favorite rum cocktail.

Appleton Estate's official website: https://appletonestate.com/

Brief Historical Timeline:

1655 - The Appleton Estate is established
1749 - Rum is first distilled at Appleton Estate
1825 - J. Wray & Nephew gets it's start with John Wray founding the Shakespeare Tavern
1916 - Lindo Brothers & Co. purchase J. Wray & Nephew, then purchase the Appleton Estate
1944 - The first Appleton Estate branded rum is introduced
1997 - Joy Spence is appointed Master Blender, making her the first female Master Blender in the industry
2002 - Appleton Estate breaks the 1 million 9-liter equivalent case barrier
2018 - Campari Group acquires J. Wray & Nephew, along with Appleton Estate

Key Cocktails:

This Signature blend of Appeton Estate is recommended to be enjoyed in a rum cocktail, but I enjoy it neat.

References:

Short History of Sugarcane in Jamaica

Wikipedia Article on J. Wray & Nephew

Cocktail Wonk History of J. Wray & Nephew

YouTube Interview on Appleton Estate

Campari Group Listing for Appleton Estate

Jamaica Travel Article on Appleton Estate

Jaime Montilla Appleton Estate Reference

The Spirits Business Appleton Estate Brand History

The Spirits Business 2015 Rebrand Article