Named after the river running through Appleton Estate, Black River Casks brings together a hand-picked blend of pot still and column rum from the distillery's older stocks.
Expert Description
Appleton Estate 15 Year Black River Casks is a Jamaican Rum matured for a minimum of 15 years and bottled at 43%.
The rum is an exclusive blend of rare, hand-selected pot still and column-distilled rums, all matured in Jamaica's tropical climate for at least 15 years. The name refers to the Black River, which runs through Appleton Estate's grounds in the parish of St. Elizabeth and has historically played a central role in the distillery's water supply and transportation.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Toasted almond and hazelnut followed by orange peel, vanilla and hints of roasted coffee and molasses, with allspice and cloves and a restrained hogo character.
Palate
Rich molasses hits first, followed by clove-studded orange, cinnamon, almonds, apricot and plums, while brown sugar, orange curacao, guava and ginger add depth, supported by delicate fennel and coriander seed.
Finish
Long and pleasantly dry with leather, polished wood, caramel and shavings of dark chocolate.
Specifications
Name: Appleton Estate 15 Year Black River Casks
Distillery: Appleton Estate
Region/Country: Jamaica
Type: Rum
Age: 15 Years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation method: Pot still and column
EAN no.: 5024576212105
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat in a snifter glass
Distillery: Appleton Estate
Flavour Profile
Full-bodied · Spicy · Nutty · Dry · Complex
Did You Know?
Black River, the rum's namesake, is one of Jamaica's longest rivers and runs right through Appleton Estate's grounds – historically serving as an important transport route for sugarcane and rum between the distillery and the coast.
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