Appleton Estate Rum

Appleton Estate Rum recently released the oldest rum in the world to honor and celebrate 50th year of Jamaican independence.

Jamaica Independence Reserve comprises rums that have been aged for a minimum of 50 years in hand-selected oak barrels and is believed to be the oldest rum available for sale in the world.

This particular hand-blended rum was put aside back when Jamaican first gained independence. The rum was aged in American oak barrels for half a century, thus making it the world’s oldest rum according to the distillery.

Appleton Estate Jamaica Rums are created at the world-famous Appleton Estate in Jamaica. It’s the oldest sugar factory and distillery and the rums are exclusively distributed in the US by Kobrand Spirits.

These old rums were watched after for over fifty years – initially by Master Blender Owen Tulloch, then by his protege and current Master Blender, Joy Spence.

Master Blender, Joy Spence carefully examined each barrel as the 50th Anniversary of Jamaica’s Independence approached, to make sure the barrels had aged to perfection.

By planning ahead, the rums that make Appleton Estate 50-Year-Old Jamaica Rum were purposely set aside to eventually be used to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Jamaica’s Independence.

The barrels full of rum were moved from the warehouse to the blending hall and blended together in a special vat and left to “marry,” for several months. The process allowed each rum’s character, flavor and bouquet were allowed to fuse together in harmony.

The end result is the highly anticipated Appleton Estate 50-Year-Old Jamaica Rum – Jamaica Independence Reserve Rum – Oldest Rum in the World.

Each bottle of this rare Appleton Estate rum blend costs £3,500 There are only 800 bottles worldwide available for sale.

For purchase information from Appleton Estate’s white glove concierge service, please visit http://www.appletonestateinsider.com

Cruzan Rum

August 16th is designated as National Rum Day. Rum has long been a popular alcohol for mixing party cocktails.

The historic Cruzan Rum Distillery is located in the heart of St. Croix on the U.S. Virgin Islands. For many decades, Cruzan Rum has been internationally recognized as one of the world’s great rums.

To celebrate National Rum Day, Jesse Card is a Cruzan mixologist from the island of St. Croix. Jesse has recipes of three delicious rum cocktails using great tasting Cruzan Rum.

The Cruzan rum tribe embodies the phrase “Don’t Hurry.” So try these great tasting rum cocktails and enjoy life.

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CRUZAN® “DON’T HURRY” CANE
Ingredients:
1 part Cruzan® Vanilla Rum
2 parts Cruzan® Aged Light Rum
1 tsp Sugar
3 Lime Wedges

Method: Combine 2 of the lime wedges, sugar & Cruzan Vanilla Rum in a tumbler and lightly muddle for ten seconds. Add Cruzan Aged Light Rum and a scoop of ice and shake hard for 20 seconds. Strain into a chilled Hurricane glass and garnish with the final lime wedge.

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CRUZAN® TAKE 9
Ingredients:
1 1/2 parts Cruzan® 9 Spiced Rum
3/4 part Dry Vermouth
1/4 part Curacao
1/2 tsp Grenadine
Orange Twist

Method: Combine all ingredients over ice in a tumbler and stir for 30 seconds. Strain into a chilled Martini coupe. Garnish with an orange twist.

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CRUZAN® COCONUT OLD FASHIONED
Ingredients:
2 parts Cruzan® Single Barrel Rum
1/2 part Rich Simple Syrup
3 dashes of Bitters
Coconut Water Ice Cubes (see additional recipe below)

Method: Cut a wide swath of orange peel and lightly press it in the bottom of a rocks glass. Add rum, syrup and bitters. Now drop in a few Coconut Water Ice Cubes and stir gently.
Coconut Water Ice Cubes Recipe: Pour a can of Coconut Water (strain the pulp out first, if needed) in an ice cube tray – the bigger the cube try the better – and freeze for several hours.

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Enchanted Dry Daiquiri (photo credit: Kyle Dean Reinford)

Tomorrow is National Daiquiri Day so why not celebrate with a delicious tasting daiquiri. Tim Cooper of GOLDBAR in New York City has created a recipe for the refreshing Enchanted Dry Daiquiri.

The Enchanted Dry Daiquiri is made with Brugal Extra Dry Rum. This white rum is cask-aged a minimum of two years up to five years in White American Oak casks. The result is a different kind of rum.

Extra Dry from Brugal is made for rum lovers who desire a different tasting experience. This rum is ideal for cocktails like the Enchanted Dry Daiquiri, as the perfect balance to sweet mixers often paired with rum.

So celebrate National Daiquiri Day with this great tasting daiquiri recipe:

Enchanted Dry Daiquiri
Created by Tim Cooper of GOLDBAR

– 2 oz. Brugal Extra Dry Rum
– .25 oz. Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur
– .25 oz. Velvet Falernum
– .5 oz. Basil Syrup
– .75 oz. Fresh Grapefruit Juice
– .75 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
– Basil leaf garnish

Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass, shake and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a fresh basil leaf.

Photo: Zacapa Rum

Tomorrow August 16th, is National Rum Day so it’s time to take a break from the searing summer heat and cool down with a perfect summer cocktail.

Although it’s been a favorite alcoholic drink for many years, the rum category enjoying a revival among most tiki enthusiasts and spirits connoisseurs who love rum’s versatility and depth.

Enjoy National Rum Day and celebrate this spirited holiday with the finest that rum has to offer: the ultra-premium Zacapa Rum.

Hailing from Guatemala, Zacapa Rum is aged in the “House Above the Clouds” at 7,500 feet above sea level. Zacapa Rum is crafted through a dynamic and artisanal process that results in a distinguished spirit with notes of caramel, vanilla, and almond.

You can enjoy your glass of Zacapa Rum either neat, on the rocks, or mixed in a summer cocktail such as the Las Fresas with fresh fruit for the season.  Here’s a delicious rum cocktail recipe to try on National Rum Day!

Las Fresas
Created by Zacapa Brand Ambasador Tekla Israelson

Ingredients:
1 1/2 ounces Zacapa Rum 23
3/4 ounce lime juice
1/2 ounce simple syrup
1 ounce fresh strawberry puree

Preparation:
1. Combine Zacapa Rum 23, lime juice, simple syrup, and strawberry puree into a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Shake well and strain into a highball glass.

Ideal Serving Glass:
Highball glass

Yield:
1 drink

Appleton Estate Rum

Halloween is fast approaching. Are you looking for some ghoulishly good cocktails for your Halloween party?

Well Appleton Estate Rum has put together several delicious libation recipes that embrace fall’s flavors, including ginger, nutmeg, and of course pumpkin.

These creative cocktails from Appleton Estate Rum are sure to delight and make fall or Halloween themed party a huge hit with your guests!

Cursed Hot Buttered Rum

Ingredients:
Large batch recipe for cocktail base:
* 1 lb. Brown Sugar
* 0.25 lb. Butter
* Pinch of Salt
* 4.0 oz. Fresh Apple Cider
* 0.5 oz. Fresh Extracted Ginger Juice
* 0.5 tsp. Nutmeg
* 0.5 tsp. Allspice

Individual cocktail recipe:
Using this prepared cocktail base, select an appropriate mug. Then add:
* 2 Heaping Tablespoons of the Prepared Cocktail Base
* 2.0 oz. Appleton Estate Reserve
* Approximately 6.0 oz. of Hot Water, Stir
* Garnish: Cinnamon Stick

Glass:
Mug

Preparation:
Blend the above ingredients and bring to a boil before removing from the heat then let cool and store in refrigerator.

Witch’s Pumpkin Egg Nog

Ingredients:
* 1.5 oz. Appleton Estate Reserve Rum (Infused with Cloves, Allspice, Cinnamon)
* 0.5 oz. Navan Vanilla Liqueur
* 1 oz. Eggnog
* 1 oz. Pumpkin Purée (From the Can)
* 4 Dash Fees Aromatic Bitters
* 1 Bar Spoon Maple Syrup Grade B
* Optional: Fresh Whipped Cream Top (Heavy Whipping Cream)

Glass:
7 oz Martini or Coop

Preparation:
Build all ingredients in your shaker; shake and strain into a chilled martini or coop glass; top with fresh whipped cream (optional).

I’ve heard of people getting “lit up” from tying on a few too many drinks, but this is getting crazy. I guess a judge will be the judge of that. Three women claimed a bottle of rum used to pour their shot became a ‘flame thrower’. You be the judge. Full article