Formula Wine

Description

Rum Beginnings

In the 15th century, Spanish settlers introduced sugar cane cultivation and the art of distillation to Jamaica . With fertile soil and a perfect climate, Jamaica proved to be ideal for the grass-like sugar cane to flourish.

Initially revered for the sugar that it produced, it was soon discovered that a stimulating alcoholic drink could be made by fermenting, then distilling the thick and sticky brown substance that remained after the sugar was extracted from the cane juice. Pristine mountain springs and underground aquifers of limestone filtered water were used for rum production. Shortly afterward, many of the English, French and Dutch colonies in the West Indies also began experimenting with distilling sugar cane juice.

By the 17th Century, there were distilled spirits throughout the region and Jamaica gained the enviable reputation of being the source of the finest rum in the world.


Appleton Estate V/X is a blend of 15 different aged rums. It is a brilliant gold/honey colour with remarkable clarity. Subtle scents of light spice, dried fruits and orange peel and rich flavours of toast dipped in honey and brown sugar.

Awards include:

International Wine & Spirit Competition
Gold Medal

Monde Selection
Grand Gold Medal
Gold Medal

World Spirits Championships
Gold Medal Medal