1995 APPLETON HEARTS COLLECTION

Appleton Estate Hearts Collection 1995 – Single Vintage Jamaican Rum
by Appleton Estate

The Appleton Estate Hearts Collection 1995 is one of the most prestigious and collectible rums ever released by the legendary Jamaican distillery. Hand-selected by Master Blender Joy Spence, this single-vintage rum showcases extraordinary age, concentration, and the unmistakable character of long-matured Jamaican pot-still spirits.

This series represents Appleton’s rarest and finest barrels — bottled to celebrate the heart of their rum-making craft.

Style & Maturation

Distilled in 1995 and aged for over 25 years in tropical conditions (where ageing occurs far faster than in cooler climates), this rum develops immense depth and complexity while retaining elegance and balance.

Tropical ageing intensifies flavour, richness, and smoothness — making this far older in character than most spirits aged elsewhere.

Tasting Notes

Nose
Dark molasses, orange peel, toasted oak, vanilla pod, roasted coffee, warm spice, dried tropical fruit

Palate
Deep and luxurious — caramelised sugar, dark chocolate, espresso, nutmeg, baked banana, oak polish, subtle smokiness

Finish
Exceptionally long, warm, and layered with lingering spice, cocoa, and aged oak sweetness

Character & Appeal

• Ultra-aged tropical maturation
• Rare single-vintage release
• Immense depth with silky texture
• Legendary Jamaican intensity refined by long ageing
• Highly collectible and investment-grade rum

Best Enjoyed

Neat in a tulip or rum snifter
With time in the glass to fully open
As the centrepiece of a premium rum tasting

In Summary

Appleton Estate Hearts Collection 1995 is a monumental aged rum — rich, complex, and profoundly elegant. It delivers everything that makes great Jamaican rum legendary, elevated by decades of tropical ageing into something truly extraordinary.