Episode 92: Appleton Estate Signature
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
The Spirits Business 2020 Rebrand Article
Alcademics Article on Appleton Estate Distillery Tour
Rum Revelations Article on Jamaica GI
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