Appleton – The Source, 51 years old
History & know-how
Carried by the DNA ofAppleton Estate, this rum testifies to an artisanal mastery where the manual harvesting of sugar cane, traditional distillation and patient monitoring of the barrels respond to each other. Followed first by Master Blender Owen Tulloch, then entrusted to Joy Spence — the first woman to hold this position at Appleton — The Source, 51 years old, embodies the continuity of Jamaican know-how.
Presentation of this collector's item
Made from a single American oak barrel filled in 1973, this single cask concentrated by aging in barrels of rare length reveals the most intimate expression of the distillery. A cuvée shaped over time, designed for lovers of exceptional spirits and authentic Jamaican rum .
Carafe & Box
The decanter is topped with a hand-shaped copper stopper , depicting the hummingbird, the symbol of Jamaica, and rests on a navy blue base. It is accompanied by a turquoise box decorated with a radial motif in straw marquetry, evoking freshly pressed sugar cane.
Appleton
The first production of rum at Domaine Appleton dates back to 1749. However, the origins of the estate date back to 1655, when the English took Jamaica from the Spanish.
- Distilled in Appleton Estate
- 69,4° years of aging
- Vintage 1973
- Distilled from molasses (traditional method)
- This rum is bottled at its natural proof (fullproof)?
- This rum is drawn from a single cask (single cask)?
- Aging Tropical
- Distilled from Pot still / alambic générique
Our packaging is completely shock-proof and 100% recyclable. Our packaging meet all the requirements of many partner carriers, especially for international carriers. They are lightweight, and offer very good result in terms of strength and impact resistance. Your order is ensured during transport against all damage by insurance that we agree with our charges for each of your parcel.
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