How Much Does Ha Appleton Estate 21Yr Cost in 2026?
Ha Appleton Estate 21Yr — All Sizes & Prices
| Bottle Size | Price | Price/oz | Price/Shot | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750ml (Standard) 25.4 oz | $131.25 | $5.17 | $7.77 | 16.9 |
About Ha Appleton Estate 21Yr
Appleton Estate 21 Year Old is a premium Jamaican rum from Appleton Estate, produced by Campari America, bottled at 43% ABV (86 proof) in 750ml sizes for $131.25. This molasses-based, pot and column-distilled rum ages at least 21 years in ex-bourbon barrels, delivering a refined, balanced profile without added sweeteners. What makes it special is its elegant complexity—lush vanilla, oak integration, tropical fruits, and subtle Jamaican funk—making it less funky and drier than many island peers, akin to a cognac with pot still depth. Ideal for sophisticated sippers seeking a velvety, full-bodied sipper neat or on ice, it outshines younger siblings like the 12 Year with added layers of spice, nuts, and smoke. In its category, it competes with top aged rums like El Dorado 15 for tannic elegance and smoothness, earning high praise (e.g., 98 points from Ultimate Spirits Challenge) as a quintessential Appleton expression.
Tasting Notes
👃 Nose
The nose opens with deep, winey dried fruits, vanilla-laced barrel notes, and subtle baking spices like sandalwood and candied orange peel. Faint herbal vegetal tones mix with burnt sugar, chocolate, toffee, and tropical hints of stone fruits and fresh orange zest. It lacks aggressive Jamaican funk, presenting a lush, balanced elegance with nutty cashews and floral whispers.
👅 Palate
On the palate, it's medium-bodied with a velvety, oily mouthfeel balancing creamy sweetness of turbinado sugar, vanilla cake, and crème brûlée against astringent dryness and oak tannins. Nutty cocoa, dark chocolate, stewed papaya, raisins, and tropical fruits emerge with spices like cinnamon, black pepper, and cardamom. Pot still influence adds sharp fruitiness, tobacco, and charred notes, refined yet vibrant without overpowering.
✨ Finish
The finish is long, dry, and satisfying with oak, cinnamon, orange peel, tobacco, and light smoke, fading into brown sugar and subtle bitterness.
Popular Cocktails with Ha Appleton Estate 21Yr
Neat Sipper — Pour 2oz over a large ice cube and let it open up for nuanced flavors.
Old Fashioned — Muddle 2oz with demerara syrup, Angostura bitters, and orange twist for a refined twist.
Rum Manhattan — Stir 2oz with sweet vermouth and dashes of Peychaud's bitters, strain into a coupe.
Food Pairings
Dark chocolate truffles, Smoked nuts, Aged cheddar, Grilled pineapple, Cigar
