Appleton Estate Hearts Collection

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  Appleton Estate Hearts Collection 1993 Velier Jamaica Rum 70 cl 63%

  Item no.: 22227865376-1993

  Only 12 casks and 3,600 bottles exist of this 29-year-old Appleton, jointly selected by Luca Gargano and Joy Spence for Velier's legendary Hearts Collection.

  Expert Description

  Appleton Estate Hearts Collection 1993 is a Jamaican Single Cask Rum distilled from molasses on a pot still, matured for 29 years and bottled at 63.5%.

  The rum was distilled in 1993 at Appleton Estate and subsequently selected without reduction by Velier as part of the Hearts Collection, a series of 100% pot still single marks that has become a cult object among collectors worldwide since launching in 2020. The selection was made jointly by the distillery's legendary master blender Joy Spence and Velier founder Luca Gargano. Only 12 casks were bottled, resulting in a total run of 3,600 bottles.

  Tasting Notes

  Nose

  Nutmeg and cinnamon mixed with mint, caramel, toasted oak and vanilla, supported by leather and roasted wood around banana.

  Palate

  Explosive and peppery with strong spice, then fruit returns under a strong menthol tone, followed by chocolate coating the tongue, alongside old-world fruit and leather.

  Finish

  Despite the 63.5%, the alcohol is remarkably well integrated, delivering a warm, long finish of black tea and tobacco.

  Specifications

  Name: Appleton Estate Hearts Collection 1993
  Distillery: Appleton Estate
  Bottler: Velier
  Region/Country: Jamaica
  Type: Single Cask Rum
  Age: 29 Years
  ABV: 63.5%
  Size: 70 CL
  Cask strength: Yes
  Distillation method: Pot still
  Distilled: 1993
  Number of bottles: 3,600
  Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat in a snifter glass
  

  Distillery: Appleton Estate
  Bottler: Velier
  

  Flavour Profile

  Spicy · Complex · Funky · Full-bodied · Intense

  Investment Potential

  High. With only 12 casks and 3,600 bottles in total, plus the iconic Hearts Collection pedigree curated by Joy Spence and Luca Gargano, this 1993 vintage ranks among the most sought-after Jamaican single cask rums on the market.

  Did You Know?

  The Hearts Collection is curated in a collaboration between Velier founder Luca Gargano and Appleton Estate's master blender Joy Spence, who together select the casks that represent the best of the distillery's historical stocks.

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  • 1pcs.
    536,00EUR
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  Appleton Estate Hearts Collection 1994 Velier Jamaica Rum 70 cl 60%

  Item no.: 22227865377-1994

  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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  • 1pcs.
    536,00EUR
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  Appleton Estate Hearts Collection 1995 Velier Jamaica Rum 70 cl 63%

  Item no.: 22227865377-1995

  Tannic and green at first, honeyed and soft at the end – this 25-year-old Appleton tells quite a different story than its 1993, 1994 and 2002 siblings in Velier's Hearts Collection.

  Expert Description

  Appleton Estate Hearts Collection 1995 is a Jamaican Single Cask Rum distilled from molasses on a Forsyths pot still, matured for 25 years and bottled at 63%.

  The rum was distilled in 1995 at Appleton Estate and selected by Velier as part of the acclaimed Hearts Collection, curated jointly by Appleton Estate's master blender Joy Spence and Velier founder Luca Gargano. Only 3,000 bottles were produced of this vintage, known for its complex journey from tannic, green character to a warm, honeyed sweetness.

  Tasting Notes

  Nose

  Monumental and pronounced with tannic, green wood notes that evolve through medicinal and resinous accents into a rich, gourmand profile with confit fruit, creamy almonds and a refreshing touch of menthol.

  Palate

  Begins with biting, astringent tannins that quickly transform into a soft, honeyed sweetness with wood, tannins, a hint of fruit, leather as well as mint and orange.

  Finish

  Wood and bitter elements in the finish alongside an earthy, fresh mint note.

  Specifications

  Name: Appleton Estate Hearts Collection 1995
  Distillery: Appleton Estate
  Bottler: Velier
  Region/Country: Jamaica
  Type: Single Cask Rum
  Age: 25 Years
  ABV: 63%
  Size: 70 CL
  Cask strength: Yes
  Distillation method: Pot still
  Distilled: 1995
  Number of bottles: 3,000
  Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat in a snifter glass
  

  Distillery: Appleton Estate
  Bottler: Velier
  

  Flavour Profile

  Tannic · Complex · Spicy · Intense · Elegant

  Investment Potential

  High. As part of Velier's iconic Hearts Collection with only 3,000 bottles and 25 years of tropical maturation, the 1995 vintage ranks among the most sought-after Jamaican single cask rums on the market.

  Did You Know?

  The 1995 vintage is distilled on a Forsyths pot still, a Scottish manufacturer of distillation equipment that also supplies several renowned whisky distilleries, underscoring the craftsmanship behind Appleton Estate's pot still production.

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  • 1pcs.
    536,00EUR
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  Appleton Estate Hearts Collection 1999 Velier Jamaica Rum 70 cl 63%

  Item no.: 22227865377-1999

  Not funky, high-hogo Jamaican rum, but a more sophisticated, elegant spirit – the 1999 vintage shows a different side of Appleton Estate's pot still tradition.

  Expert Description

  Appleton Estate Hearts Collection 1999 is a Jamaican Single Cask Rum distilled from molasses on Appleton's copper pot still, matured for 21 years in ex-bourbon casks and bottled at 63%.

  The rum was distilled in 1999 and selected by Appleton Estate's master blender Joy Spence and Velier founder Luca Gargano for the acclaimed Hearts Collection – a series of the first single-marque pot still rums the distillery has ever released. The 1999 vintage offers a more sophisticated and elegant profile than the typical funky, high-hogo style often associated with Jamaican rum.

  Tasting Notes

  Nose

  Medicinal first impression with esters and glue, tropical fruit such as pineapple and banana, herbaceous molasses and roasted wood notes of leather and caramel, spicy, developing with air into citrus, orange peel, anise, vanilla and baking spices.

  Palate

  Pineapple, orange, sour grapes, butterscotch, black tea, nutmeg and gummy bear tones in a profile that is classic Appleton, but turned up a few notches.

  Finish

  Elegant and lingering with toffee, light caramel and a warm, inviting conclusion.

  Specifications

  Name: Appleton Estate Hearts Collection 1999
  Distillery: Appleton Estate
  Bottler: Velier
  Region/Country: Jamaica
  Type: Single Cask Rum
  Age: 21 Years
  ABV: 63%
  Size: 70 CL
  Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks
  Cask strength: Yes
  Distillation method: Pot still
  Distilled: 1999
  Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat in a snifter glass
  

  Distillery: Appleton Estate
  Bottler: Velier
  

  Flavour Profile

  Elegant · Fruity · Spicy · Sophisticated · Complex

  Investment Potential

  High. As part of Velier's Hearts Collection, curated by Joy Spence and Luca Gargano, the 1999 vintage ranks among the most sought-after Jamaican single cask rums, particularly for collectors who appreciate a more elegant, less funky style.

  Did You Know?

  The Hearts Collection was the first single-marque pot still rums Appleton Estate ever released under its own name, making the 1994, 1995 and 1999 vintages a historic milestone for the distillery.

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  • 1pcs.
    536,00EUR
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  Appleton Estate Hearts Collection 2002 Velier Jamaica Rum 70 cl 63%

  Item no.: 22227865373-2002

  Only 5,700 bottles exist of this 20-year-old Appleton, selected by Velier for its acclaimed Hearts Collection – the fruitiest of the entire series.

  Expert Description

  Appleton Estate Hearts Collection 2002 is a Jamaican Single Cask Rum distilled from molasses on a pot still, matured for 20 years and bottled at 63%.

  The rum was distilled in 2002 at Appleton Estate and subsequently selected and bottled without reduction by the Italian bottler Velier as part of the acclaimed Hearts Collection. With its cask strength of 63% and a limited run of 5,700 bottles, this 2002 vintage is considered the fruitiest release in the entire Hearts series, with a character that showcases Appleton Estate's classic Jamaican funk in a mature, rounded form.

  Tasting Notes

  Nose

  Vanilla, caramel, oak and bitter orange, complemented by toasted tones, orange blossom, molasses and coffee.

  Palate

  Buttery and creamy attack with roasted oak, caramelised sweetness and pastry tones sliding into creamy caramel, spiced vanilla and allspice, while pineapple, banana, mango and bitter orange lend fruity depth, finished with baked apples and cherries.

  Finish

  Fruity and warm with roasted oak and a light ester-rich funk that lingers.

  Specifications

  Name: Appleton Estate Hearts Collection 2002
  Distillery: Appleton Estate
  Bottler: Velier
  Region/Country: Jamaica
  Type: Single Cask Rum
  Age: 20 Years
  ABV: 63%
  Size: 70 CL
  Cask strength: Yes
  Distillation method: Pot still
  Distilled: 2002
  Number of bottles: 5,700
  Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat in a snifter glass
  

  Distillery: Appleton Estate
  Bottler: Velier
  

  Flavour Profile

  Fruity · Funky · Full-bodied · Spicy · Rounded

  Investment Potential

  Medium. Velier-bottled Appleton Estate Hearts Collection releases are among the most sought-after Jamaican single cask rums on the market, and the limited run of 5,700 bottles supports collector interest.

  Did You Know?

  This 2002 vintage is regarded by connoisseurs as the fruitiest release in Velier's entire Appleton Estate Hearts Collection, with notes of cherry, dried apricot and orange peel that set it apart from the other vintages in the series.

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  • 1pcs.
    241,25EUR