Appleton Property Jamaican Rum Hearts Assortment 1998 aged for 25 years in Jamaica’s lush Nassau Valley

Is rum the following bourbon? Perhaps. Does it matter? Probably not. And in a variety of methods, that’s a great factor. Take as an example the most recent addition to the Appleton Property Hearts Assortment, 1998. The brand new classic spent 25 years maturing in Jamaica’s lush Nassau Valley and comes from simply 19 barrels, which implies that it’s going to be powerful to get your palms on.

Appleton Property launched the now annual Hearts Assortment again in 2020 with the primary pot nonetheless rums from a single barrel that the distillery ever launched. Hand-selected by Grasp Blender Dr. Pleasure Spence in partnership with rum connoisseur Luca Gargano, the collection options extraordinarily uncommon 100% pot nonetheless Jamaican rums. To this point, there have been eight releases from the Hearts Assortment: 1994, 1995, 1999, 1984, 2003, 1993, 2002, and, now, 1998.

The 1998 classic from this 12 months’s Hearts Assortment consists of a single proprietary marque distilled in a copper pot nonetheless, aged 25 years and bottled in 2023. It presents elegant notes of heat vanilla alongside herbs and fruit with delicate molasses, ginger and smoked espresso, butterscotch, and delicate oak.

“The 1998 launch may be very particular, not just for its unbelievable depth and age, but additionally as a result of it pays homage to one of the crucial cherished releases of my profession,” says Spence. “Hearts Assortment 1998 intently replicates one of many uncommon marques used within the Appleton Property Pleasure Anniversary Mix. Its hanging vanilla notes and silky end make this a perfect rum for sipping and savoring.”

On the finish of August, Appleton Property Hearts Assortment 1998 will begin rolling out in spirits stores throughout the US with an MSRP of $650 USD. For extra info, head over to the model’s official web site.

Final 12 months, Appleton Property unveiled the limited-edition 17 Yr Outdated Legend, a trustworthy recreation of the rum crafted by J. Wray & Nephew on the property within the 1940’s that is named the inspiration for the creation of the Mai Tai cocktail.