Appleton Estate Unveils 8-Year-Old Rum, New Packaging

Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum has announced new 8 Year Old Reserve, as well as a major branding change.

This release coincides with a brand relaunch, featuring newly designed packaging, including a reimagined bottle and label, which all of the brand’s bottles will incorporate.

Appleton Estate 8 Year Old Reserve has aromas of spicy fruit and oak, followed by hints of honey, vanilla and the brand’s signature orange peel note, the company says. The ABV is 43%.

The relaunch brings a “sleek, contemporary version” of the original bottle shape, the company says, accompanied by a new cork closure. Beneath the closure, the neck label illustrates Appleton Estate located in Jamaica’s Nassau Valley, followed by an embossed “1749” stamp in the glass, marking the date of the estate’s establishment. 

The new label tells the story of each rum blend, plus details on the production process. This process requires that Appleton Estate use Jamaican limestone-filtered water during distillation, and that no flavors are added to the rums.

The centerpiece of this new label is the Appleton Estate Jamaica Insignia. Master Blender Joy Spence’s signature indicates a badge of credibility.

“We’re unveiling a fresh look for both our permanent collection of rums and our limited-edition versions, while maintaining our commitment to exceptional liquid,” says Spence. “With this relaunch, Appleton Estate proudly celebrates our Jamaican heritage in a thoroughly modern way. I’m also excited to introduce this new blend as we enter a new era for our brand. We hope that our new look and feel elevates the high-end cocktail and the sophisticated sipping experience, while continuing to spread the joy of rum, globally.”

The new 8 Year Old expression is available nationwide and online beginning Spring 2020 with a suggested retail price of $28.99 per 750-ml. bottle.

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