Appleton Estate 21YO Nassau Valley Casks Rum
Individually numbered and matured a full 21 years, Appleton 21YO is a pinnacle of Jamaican craftsmanship. Luxurious, rare and highly acclaimed, it is the ultimate rum for discerning connoisseurs and gifting. Tasting Notes & Experience
Mahogany with an olive-green ring of age. A floral scent unfurls into a mature, nutty bouquet with deep vanilla, orange peel, cocoa and warm coffee. The palate is full and refined—brown sugar, toffee, roasted nuts and subtle spice—gliding to a long, dry finish with a hint of sweetness and fine oak. Key Details
- Distillery: Appleton Estate
- Type: Ultra-Premium Aged Rum
- Region: Nassau Valley, Jamaica
- ABV: 43%
- Volume: 700ml
- Stills: Pot still & column still
- Aging: Minimum 21 years, tropical maturation in American oak
- Other: Vegan-friendly
- Signature Serve: Neat or over one large cube Cocktail Pairings
A Rum Old Fashioned, slow-stirred with bitters and orange oils, showcases its elegant oak and vanilla. An Aged Rum Daiquiri brings crystalline balance—zesty, silky, complex. For a luxuriant island classic, a Mai Tai with fine orgeat and citrus lets the nutty, chocolatey notes shine. Craftsmanship & Story
Blended under Joy Spence from long-aged pot and column distillates, crafted with Jamaican limestone-filtered water and no added flavours. The decades of tropical ageing in American oak create concentrated depth, a hallmark Appleton profile and an exquisitely polished finish. Special Features
Minimum 21-year tropical ageing; Nassau Valley provenance; no added flavours; individually numbered presentation; masterfully blended for richness, balance and gift-ready luxury. Recognition & Accolades
Celebrated worldwide for depth, balance and unmistakable Jamaican character.
- Double Gold: San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2024
- Chairman’s Trophy (98 pts & Ultimate Recommendation): Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2019
- Grand Gold: Monde Selection 2007
- Double Gold & “Spirit of the Year" / “Best in Category": World Spirits Awards 2011
- Gold: San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2014
- 98/100: Wine Enthusiast (review)
- 96/100: Tastings.com
These honours confirm 21YO Nassau Valley Casks as a benchmark luxury Jamaican rum—complex, polished and eminently gift-worthy. Perfect for Gifting or Sipping
A distinguished choice for milestone birthdays, anniversaries, client gifts or a refined nightcap—superb neat, on the rocks or in elevated classics. Fast, Secure NZ-Wide Delivery
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