Appleton : 15 Ans Black River Casks

Tasting characteristics and recommendations for Appleton 15 Years Old Black River Casks

Tasting

Nose

The nose reveals complex notes of citrus and exotic fruits, accompanied by delicate spicy notes. The richness of molasses comes through with aromas of oranges studded with cloves, cinnamon, almonds, apricots and plums.

Palate

The palate unveils notes of vanilla and plum brandy. Flavors of toasted almond, hazelnuts, orange zest, vanilla and roasted coffee beans follow. Notes of brown sugar, orange curaçao, guava and ginger are added. Salty touches such as fennel and coriander seeds bring complexity, alongside green coffee, halva, black pepper and toasted hazelnuts. The texture is velvety and the balance harmonious. The finish is long and warming, particularly dry with notes of leather, polished wood, caramel and dark chocolate shavings, leaving a warm and refined impression.

Pairings and tasting moments

This rum pairs ideally with dark chocolate or fruit desserts, notably a mango tart or a pineapple cake.

Mixology

This exceptional rum is best enjoyed neat, without artifice, in order to fully appreciate the complexity of its 15 years of aging.

An exceptional Jamaican rum aged 15 years in a tropical climate

Appleton Estate, a living heritage of Jamaican rum

Founded in 1749 in the Nassau Valley at the heart of Jamaica’s Cockpit Country, Appleton stands out as the second-oldest rum distillery in the world still in operation. This outstanding distillery benefits from a unique terroir and know-how passed down for more than two centuries.

15 Years Old Black River Casks, a tribute to the estate’s iconic river

The name of this cuvée pays tribute to the Black River, which rises in the heart of the estate in Jamaica and whose pure, crystal-clear water is used to reduce the rums. This blend of molasses rums distilled in Pot Still and column stills was carefully selected by Joy Spence, the world’s first female Master Blender. The rums were aged for 15 years in American oak barrels under Jamaica’s tropical climate, developing remarkable aromatic complexity. This expression earned 94 points out of 100 from the Beverage Tasting Institute as well as a Gold Medal, attesting to its exceptional quality. The bottle was redesigned especially for this cuvée, highlighting the premium character of this rum.