26 years in the Jamaican tropical climate has given this Appleton a brutally dry, woody character that sets it apart from the more fruity vintages in Velier's Hearts Collection.
Expert Description
Appleton Estate Hearts Collection 1994 is a Jamaican Single Cask Rum distilled from molasses on a pot still, matured for 26 years and bottled at 60%.
The rum was distilled in 1994 at Appleton Estate and matured tropically for 26 years before being selected by Velier and bottled at cask strength without additives or filtration. The release is a single blend bottled in only 3,000 bottles and forms part of the acclaimed Hearts Collection, curated jointly by Velier's Luca Gargano and Appleton Estate's master blender Joy Spence.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Beautifully fruity with tropical fruit and citrus, along with orange peel and a slight medicinal tone that gives way to brown sugar, cigar box wood, candle wax, coffee, toffee and a touch of grass.
Palate
Brutally dry with heavy wood influence, strong oak, vanilla, orange peel, mint, tobacco and wood spice, where sweetness intertwines with black pepper and spiced wood.
Finish
Grows increasingly dry with intense black pepper, light mint, toasted wood and a hint of coffee.
Specifications
Name: Appleton Estate Hearts Collection 1994
Distillery: Appleton Estate
Bottler: Velier
Region/Country: Jamaica
Type: Single Cask Rum
Age: 26 Years
ABV: 60%
Size: 70 CL
Cask strength: Yes
Distillation method: Pot still
Distilled: 1994
Number of bottles: 3,000
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat in a snifter glass
Distillery: Appleton Estate
Bottler: Velier
Flavour Profile
Dry · Woody · Spicy · Intense · Complex
Investment Potential
High. As part of Velier's iconic Hearts Collection with only 3,000 bottles and 26 years of tropical maturation, this is one of the most sought-after Jamaican single cask rums on the market.
Did You Know?
The 1994 vintage stands out in the Hearts Collection for its markedly dry, woody profile compared to the more fruity and sweet vintages in the same series, making it an interesting choice for rum lovers who prefer a more robust style.
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