The Appleton Estate 1993 Jamaica Hearts Collection is a 29-year-old rum, distilled in 1993 and bottled in 2022, making it a limited release of just 3600 bottles. This exceptional rum is the result of a collaboration between Joy Spence, Appleton's renowned master blender, and Luca Gargano, the visionary behind Velier, who together aimed to select and bottle 100% pot still rums from the Appleton distillery.
Distilled from molasses, this rum boasts a robust cask strength of 63% ABV and offers a unique tasting experience for rum enthusiasts. With a congeneric rate of 1456 g/hlap, it has undergone tropical aging, resulting in a captivating bouquet with notes of nutmeg, vanilla, toasted banana, and cinnamon on the nose. The palate is treated to rich flavors of roasted vanilla, caramel, coffee, and a hint of mint.
The Hearts Collection - 1993 showcases distinctive and intense flavors, striking a beautiful balance with a long and satisfying finish. This remarkable rum is part of the Appleton Hearts Collection, which celebrates single-marque rums made using a specific Forsyth pot still at the Appleton Estate distillery in Jamaica. This limited release of single marque, pot still rum was matured for a minimum of 29 years, with 13 casks carefully chosen by Master Blender Joy Spence.
This is a 29-year-old rum that was distilled in 1993 and bottled in 2022. It is part of a limited release of 3600 bottles and was created through a collaboration between Appleton Estate's master blender, Joy Spence, and Velier's Luca Gargano.
The Appleton Estate 1993 Jamaica Hearts Collection is bottled at a cask strength of 63% ABV.
The nose reveals notes of nutmeg, vanilla, toasted banana, and cinnamon. The palate offers rich flavors of roasted vanilla, caramel, coffee, and a hint of mint, with a long and satisfying finish.
Only 3600 bottles were released, making it a highly sought-after limited edition.
This exceptional rum was created by Joy Spence, Appleton's master blender, and Luca Gargano from Velier.
The Appleton Estate 1993 Jamaica Hearts Collection is widely praised for its complexity and depth. Reviewers noted heavy barrel influence with recognizable signs of aging, without crossing into excessive bitterness. Aromas of glue, wood, tea, and dark fruits lead to a palate rich with mint, leather, spice, and hints of black tea and blackberries. Many found it well-balanced and fruity with roasted wood notes, and appreciated the long and intriguing finish that reveals layers of flavors over time. Though opinions varied, the 1993 release is considered elegant, with some reviewers even comparing its unique characteristics favorably to other high-quality rums.
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