Appleton Estate: A History is a big and beautiful new book takes you to Jamaica and the Estate ‘where the rum come from’. In 140+ pages filled with stunning photos from the old days and of the old brands to the present, this book presents the full and complete history of Jamaica’s and the world’s most famous rum. Learn about:
- The ‘Nephew’ in J. Wray & Nephew
- How rum is made at Appleton Estate over the years
- Meet Joy Spence, Master Blender extraordinaire, whose ‘nose’ has
- Transformed Appleton Estate rums into the #1 premium rum brand in the world
- Cooking with rum, with an exciting array of exotic recipes
Impeccably researched and readable, the Appleton Estate story is no dull history; it is an entertaining and informative read, telling the colourful and spirited story of a Jamaican treasure – a book to be enjoyed by readers of all ages.
Appleton Estate – From the Dickinson Family to the Campari Group: A Short History
Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
Introduction
Appleton Estate: A Historical Overview
The Dickinson Era: 1749–1875
New Owners, Modernisation, and the Marriage of Appleton Estate and J. Wray &
Nephew Ltd
Making Sugar and Rum at Appleton Estate
J. Wray & Nephew Ltd and Campari: Building of a World-Class Spirits Brand
Joy to the Rum
Appleton Estate in the New Millennium
Transforming Lives and Communities
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