Appleton Estate V/x Rum
Jamaica's oldest distillery, still pouring honest rum since 1749.
The story behind Appleton Estate V/x
Rum has been distilled on the Appleton Estate grounds since 1749, the earliest official record at a site granted to Captain Francis Dickinson in 1670. That makes it the oldest continuously operating rum distillery in Jamaica, set in the Nassau Valley of St. Elizabeth parish. Every step happens on the estate: estate-grown sugarcane molasses, soft water from a limestone spring, copper pot and column stills, then Number One American white oak bourbon barrels.
Jamaica's tropical heat ages the spirit roughly three times faster than cooler climates, pulling color and flavor from the wood sooner. The V/x label is the legacy entry expression, a blend of 15 rums averaging four years old, later rebranded as Signature in 2015. Dr. Joy Spence, the industry's first female Master Blender, directs the blending. We have poured this rum for decades and it has never needed a gimmick.
Explore the Appleton Estate V/x range
Appleton Estate V/x is the entry point to the estate's aged range. These are the bottles we stock and the older expressions worth stepping up to.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton Estate V/x Rum 750mL | Aged rum blend | 80 | Dried apricot, peach, molasses, orange peel |
| Appleton Estate V/x Rum 1L | Aged rum blend | 80 | Same 15 rum blend, larger format |
| Appleton Estate V/x Rum 1.75L | Aged rum blend | 80 | Party and back bar size |
| Appleton Estate Signature | Aged rum blend | 80 | V/x successor, banana, spice, balanced funk |
| Appleton Estate 12 Year Old Rare Casks | Aged rum | 86 | Deep oak, dark cocoa, coffee, toasted nut |
Which Appleton Estate V/x is right for you?
The 750mL of Appleton Estate V/x runs $19.99, the liter $24.99, and the 1.75L $32.99, which is honest money for a single-estate Jamaican rum. If you want to buy Appleton Estate V/x online, order here and we will confirm stock before you commit, since these bottles move quickly. For sipping, step up to the 12 Year Old Rare Casks in the $45 to $55 tier. Mixing Mai Tais all summer? The big bottle is the smarter buy.
Big format keeps the cocktail shaker full without constant restocking.
Oak, cocoa and coffee depth for neat pours and slow evenings.
Low entry price, balanced funk, forgiving on the palate.