Appleton Estate 21YO Nassau Valley Casks Rum

Appleton 21 Nassau Valley Casks is an ultra-premium Jamaican rum aged at least 21 years. Mahogany in colour, it offers deep vanilla, orange peel, cocoa and oak with a long, polished finish—crafted for true connoisseurs and perfect gifting.

Tasting Notes & Experience

Mahogany with an olive-green ring of age. A floral scent unfurls into a mature, nutty bouquet with deep vanilla, orange peel, cocoa and warm coffee. The palate is full and refined—brown sugar, toffee, roasted nuts and subtle spice—gliding to a long, dry finish with a hint of sweetness and fine oak.

Key Details

• Distillery: Appleton Estate
• Type: Ultra-Premium Aged Rum
• Region: Nassau Valley, Jamaica
• ABV: 43%
• Volume: 700ml
• Stills: Pot still & column still
• Aging: Minimum 21 years, tropical maturation in American oak
• Other: Gluten-free; Vegan-friendly
• Signature Serve: Neat or over one large cube

Cocktail Pairings

A Rum Old Fashioned, slow-stirred with bitters and orange oils, showcases its elegant oak and vanilla. An Aged Rum Daiquiri brings crystalline balance—zesty, silky, complex. For a luxuriant island classic, a Mai Tai with fine orgeat and citrus lets the nutty, chocolatey notes shine.

Craftsmanship & Story

Blended under Joy Spence from long-aged pot and column distillates, crafted with Jamaican limestone-filtered water and no added flavours. The decades of tropical ageing in American oak create concentrated depth, a hallmark Appleton profile and an exquisitely polished finish.

Special Features

Minimum 21-year tropical ageing; Nassau Valley provenance; no added flavours; individually numbered presentation; masterfully blended for richness, balance and gift-ready luxury.

Recognition & Accolades

Celebrated worldwide for depth, balance and unmistakable Jamaican character.

• Double Gold: San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2024
• Chairman’s Trophy (98 pts & Ultimate Recommendation): Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2019
• Grand Gold: Monde Selection 2007
• Double Gold & “Spirit of the Year” / “Best in Category”: World Spirits Awards 2011
• Gold: San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2014
• 98/100: Wine Enthusiast (review)
• 96/100: Tastings.com

These honours confirm 21YO Nassau Valley Casks as a benchmark luxury Jamaican rum—complex, polished and eminently gift-worthy.

Perfect for Gifting or Sipping

A distinguished choice for milestone birthdays, anniversaries, client gifts or a refined nightcap—superb neat, on the rocks or in elevated classics.

Fast, Secure NZ-Wide Delivery

Order online for fast NZ delivery. Lovingly packed with a selection of stylish packaging and a personal message option to complete the perfect gift.