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Appleton Estate

Description & Tasting Notes

Appleton Estate, located deep in the middle of Jamaica’s lush Nassau Valley, began perfecting complex rum-making over 270 years ago.

Long Description

Our critically acclaimed rums are created by the environment, ingredients, and practices that are unique to our Estate. Our terroir, with its ideal climate, fertile soil and topography, the natural limestone spring that supplies our water for fermentation, through to distillation, strict minimum tropical ageing standards and artful blending all combine to produce sumptuous rums  with complex flavors and aromas.
 
 

Aprerol

Description & Tasting Notes

Aperol is the perfect aperitif. Bright orange in color it has a unique bitter-sweet taste deriving from a secret recipe that has remained unchanged since its creation. An infusion of precious primary components, many herbs and roots in a perfectly balanced combination. Aperol’s strength is its low alcohol content, only 11%.

Long Description

in 1919 in Padova, it was a product of the Barbieri Brothers who launched the revolutionary idea of an aperitif with an alcohol content of only 11 percent. From then until today the popularity of Aperol has grown continuously, thanks to its fresh and versatile taste and its capacity to be mixed with so many other drinks. Aperol entered Campari Group’s portfolio in 2003 reaching new records of popularity and diffusion.
 

Campari

Description & Tasting Notes

Campari is an alcoholic spirit obtained from the infusion of bitter herbs, aromatic plants and fruits and water blended to 28.5% AB with a vibrant red colour.

Pleasantly bittersweet, intense orange hints balanced with unique root and herbal notes. Velvety and rounded texture.

Long Description

Campari is a contemporary and charismatic classic drink. The recipe, which has remained unchanged, originated in Novara Italy in 1860 and is the base for some of the most famous cocktails around the world, such as Negroni and Americano. Campari is an alcoholic spirit obtained from the infusion of bitter herbs, aromatic plant and fruits and water.

Campari is the market leader within its category in Jamaica With its vibrant red hue, intense aroma and inspiring flavour, Campari is seen as a symbol of intrigue and pleasure which unfurls itself to a captivating drinking experience.

Sangster's Rum Cream

Short Description

Sangster’s Original
Rum Cream has a creamy golden brown colour and is a blend of aged rum, chocolate, vanilla and spices. ABV 15%

Sangster’s Chocolate
Rum Cream has a creamy brown colour with chocolate, vanilla and toffee notes. ABV 15%

Sangster’s Banana
Rum Cream has a creamy light yellow colour with a creamy rich banana aroma. ABV 15%

Sangster’s Coconut
Rum Cream has a creamy off white to a very light brown colour with a beautiful coconut aroma. ABV 15%

Sangster’s Rum & Raisin
Rum Cream has a creamy light brown golden colour with notes of prune and raisins. ABV 15%

Sangster’s Coffee
Rum Cream has a creamy golden brown colour with rich coffee and subtle chocolate notes. ABV 15%

 

Tasting Notes

Sangster’s Original
Smooth and creamy with a nutty and spicy finish with lingering notes of spice and sweetness.

Sangster’s Chocolate
Smooth and creamy with a nutty chocolate and spicy finish with lingering notes of chocolate, spice and sweetness.

Sangster’s Banana
Smooth and creamy with ripe banana finish with lingering notes of sweet banana.

Sangster’s Coconut
Smooth and creamy with nutty coconut and lingering notes of sweet coconut.

Kingston 62

Description & Tasting Notes

Introducing Kingston 62, proudly an aged Jamaica rum, a celebration of independence, a symbol of Jamaica’s rich heritage. Kingston 62 offers the traditional Jamaica rum taste and quality, with the same original Appleton Special & White recipe developed in the 1940s.

Long Description

Introducing Kingston 62, proudly an aged Jamaica rum, a celebration of independence, a symbol of Jamaica’s rich heritage.
Kingston 62 offers the traditional Jamaica rum taste and quality, with the same original Appleton Special & White recipe developed in the 1940s.
A blend of four rums, distilled in both pot and column stills, with the oldest marque rum aged up to seven years in oak barrels. Medium-bodied, with a honey aroma and flavours of vibrant citrus, spice and warm molasses.
Made at the Appleton Estate Distillery and crafted with adherence to the highest standards of rum production. Using non-GMO Molasses & Yeast, distillation with only Jamaican limestone filtered water, Kingston 62 is then barrel aged in the tropical climate of Jamaica and bottled locally with no additives to influence the taste or aroma.

Magnum

Description & Tasting Notes

A unique ready-to-drink offering that is bottled at 16.5% alc/vol.  

Magnum is made with Vigorton 2, which includes iron, minerals and vitamin B6.

Long Description

Magnum Tonic Wine is a Jamaican read-to-drink fortified wine which was launched in 1999. It has since become synonymous with the energy, trends, and hardcore vibes of dancehall and Jamaican culture. It has grown tremendously, becoming the beverage icon of confidence, attraction, vibe and virility in the Jamaican marketplace. 

Wray & Nephew

Description & Tasting Notes

Wray & Nephew is an unaged blend of several marks of pot and column still rums distilled to 63% ABV. Strong citrus, pineapple and other fruit notes paired with molasses and other sweet aromas.

Long Description

In 1825, John Wray (J. Wray) opened The Shakespeare Tavern, a bar in the busy seaport of Kingston Jamaica, next to the popular Kingston Theatre. J. Wray began producing his rum at this location, crafting a product that would someday become a staple in Jamaican culture. His nephew, Charles James Ward joined the business 35 years later and as such, J. Wray & Nephew Ltd was formed. Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum is the flagship brand of J.Wray & Nephew Ltd. It is considered identifiably Jamaican and over the years, it has grown to become the premier rum and part of the fabric of Jamaica. Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum is a mainstay in every home and can be found in every bar. It is used in both cultural and ritual activities and is a prominent feature in socializing and drinking occasions, across the island.

Appleton Estate

Appleton Estate, located deep in the middle of Jamaica’s lush Nassau Valley, began perfecting complex rum-making over 270 years ago.

Our critically acclaimed rums are created by the environment, ingredients, and practices that are unique to our Estate. Our terroir, with its ideal climate, fertile soil and topography, the natural limestone spring that supplies our water for fermentation, through to distillation, strict minimum tropical ageing standards and artful blending all combine to produce sumptuous rums  with complex flavors and aromas.

APREROL

Aperol is the perfect aperitif. Bright orange in color it has a unique bitter-sweet taste deriving from a secret recipe that has remained unchanged since its creation. An infusion of precious primary components, many herbs and roots in a perfectly balanced combination. Aperol’s strength is its low alcohol content, only 11%.

Aperol originated in 1919 in Padova, it was a product of the Barbieri Brothers who launched the revolutionary idea of an aperitif with an alcohol content of only 11 percent. From then until today the popularity of Aperol has grown continuously, thanks to its fresh and versatile taste and its capacity to be mixed with so many other drinks. Aperol entered Campari Group’s portfolio in 2003 reaching new records of popularity and diffusion.
 

CAMPARI

Campari is an alcoholic spirit obtained from the infusion of bitter herbs, aromatic plants and fruits and water blended to 28.5% AB with a vibrant red colour. Pleasantly bittersweet, intense orange hints balanced with unique root and herbal notes. Velvety and rounded texture.

 

Campari is a contemporary and charismatic classic drink. The recipe, which has remained unchanged, originated in Novara Italy in 1860 and is the base for some of the most famous cocktails around the world, such as Negroni and Americano. Campari is an alcoholic spirit obtained from the infusion of bitter herbs, aromatic plant and fruits and water.

 

Campari is the market leader within its category in Jamaica With its vibrant red hue, intense aroma and inspiring flavor, Campari is seen as a symbol of intrigue and pleasure which unfurls itself to a captivating drinking experience.

Kingston 62

Introducing Kingston 62, proudly an aged Jamaica rum, a celebration of independence, a symbol of Jamaica’s rich heritage. Kingston 62 offers the traditional Jamaica rum taste and quality, with the same original Appleton Special & White recipe developed in the 1940s.

A blend of four rums, distilled in both pot and column stills, with the oldest marque rum aged up to seven years in oak barrels. Medium-bodied, with a honey aroma and flavors of vibrant citrus, spice and warm molasses. Made at the Appleton Estate Distillery and crafted with adherence to the highest standards of rum production. Using non-GMO Molasses & Yeast, distillation with only Jamaican limestone filtered water, Kingston 62 is then barrel aged in the tropical climate of Jamaica and bottled locally with no additives to influence the taste or aroma.

 

MAGNUM

A unique ready-to-drink offering that is bottled at 16.5% alc/vol. Magnum is made with Vigorton 2, which includes iron, minerals and vitamin B6.

Magnum Tonic Wine is a Jamaican read-to-drink fortified wine which was launched in 1999. It has since become synonymous with the energy, trends, and hardcore vibes of dancehall and Jamaican culture. It has grown tremendously, becoming the beverage icon of confidence, attraction, vibe and virility in the Jamaican marketplace.

WRAY & NEPHEW

Wray & Nephew is an unaged blend of several marks of pot and column still rums distilled to 63% ABV. Strong citrus, pineapple and other fruit notes paired with molasses and other sweet aromas.

In 1825, John Wray (J. Wray) opened The Shakespeare Tavern, a bar in the busy seaport of Kingston Jamaica, next to the popular Kingston Theatre. J. Wray began producing his rum at this location, crafting a product that would someday become a staple in Jamaican culture. His nephew, Charles James Ward joined the business 35 years later and as such, J. Wray & Nephew Ltd was formed. Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum is the flagship brand of J.Wray & Nephew Ltd. It is considered identifiably Jamaican and over the years, it has grown to become the premier rum and part of the fabric of Jamaica. Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum is a mainstay in every home and can be found in every bar. It is used in both cultural and ritual activities and is a prominent feature in socializing and drinking occasions, across the island.

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