• A true expression of Master Blender Joy Spence’s passion and craft• Aged a minimum of 12 years in Jamaica: Appleton Estate’s rums develop quicker in the tropics compared to a temperate climate.• Made with limestone-filtered water and no added flavours.• Revealing notes of dark cocoa, molasses, orange peel, rich vanilla, and hints of coffee• Perfect for sipping or in cocktails.• For a Blue Mountain Serve, lightly muddle 12 coffee beans and stir with two parts 12 Year Old Rare Casks. Then, strain into a double old fashioned glass over one large ice cubeAppleton Estate 12 Year Old Rare Casks is a true expression of Master Blender Joy Spence’s passion and craft. The rums that are incorporated in the 12 Year Old Rare Casks are hand-selected and crafted with Jamaican limestone-filtered water, with no added flavours, and have all been aged for a minimum of 12 years in the tropical climate of Jamaica.As a smooth, sophisticated expression, the 12 Year Old Rare Casks reveals aromas of toasted oak, dried fruit, and hazelnut, followed by notes of dark cocoa, delicate molasses, orange peel, rich vanilla, and hints of coffee. This premium rum is perfected by our highly acclaimed Master Blender, Joy Spence, the first female Master Blender in the spirits industry.The 12 Year Old Rare Casks is ideal for sipping on its own or elevating serves like the Blue Mountain Serve. This coffee-forward cocktail highlights the rich flavour of the aged rum.MASTERING THE CRAFT OF THE PERFECT BLUE MOUNTAIN SERVEPreparation Time: 3 minINGREDIENTS2 parts Appleton Estate 12YO Rare Casks12 coffee beans Garnish: 3-4 whole coffee beansINSTRUCTIONSLightly muddle coffee beans (crack beans only, do not grind). Stir muddled beans with rum over ice. Strain rum into double old fashioned glass over one large ice cube and garnish with whole beans.AWARDS:• 2021, Gold, 93 Points – Beverage Tasting Institute• 2020, Double Gold – New York International Spirits Competition• 2020, Finalist – Ultimate Spirits Challenge