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jaw drop, something this good does not come Hampden Estate Pure Single Jamaican Rum
cheap, the Appleton Estate 50 Year Old — Jamaica
Independence Reserve rum by Spence will have you Wild fermentation is the meth-
singing the best I ever had. od used to make Hampden’s
pure single rums. There is
Notable Jamaican Rums no sugar added during this
process. Their Pure Single
Appleton Estate 12-Year-Old Casks Jamaican rum aged for eight
years carries a lot of heat. Its
Did you know the number on strong spicy, earthy herb-like
the front of the bottle is the taste with a touch of citrus,
number of years the rum has banana, and caramel strikes
been aged? Yes, this is true. the palate with tremendous
With so much variety offered strength and also warms the
by Appleton selecting your senses. Serve over ice and sip
favorite rum is not an easy slowly. This is the best way to go with this rum.
task. Once you have been
introduced to one of their
rums you will find yourself Long Pond Distillery — 18-Year-Old 2000 Mezan
wanting to explore the entire
repertoire. This 12-year aged Hopefully, the price tag does
rum has a smooth dark choc- not scare you away from this
olate flavor and the sweet smell of almonds; you vintage 18-year old Jamaican
may catch hints of caramel. Best enjoyed on ice or rum. This rum slowly ages and
just on its own. When you sip on one of these rums matures in a bourbon oak cask.
you are stepping into the magical world of Master As you can imagine, a lot of
Blender Joy Spence. rich flavor and aromas embody
this spirit. Its sharp ginger and
tropical fruity notes along with
Worthy Park Single Estate Reserve a warm and spicy base create a
nice finish.
Rum-making began at this
estate in 1741. Most people
describe this rum’s flavor as
earthy, citrusy, and spicy. An
interesting combination that
also includes other notes
such as toffee, cinnamon, and
cloves. Although it serves well
on its own, it proves to be an
excellent carrier of cocktails
since it cuts through without
overpowering other ingredi-
ents. Worthy Park Estates is a
distillery that honors tradition and as a result, distill
their rums in a traditional Jamaican Pot.

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