Our Production:
From Molasses sourcingTo Bottling
We meticulously manage our entire rum production process, from sourcing the finest ingredients to the art and science of blending. We meticulously manage every step of our production process, from harvesting and fermentation to distillation and aging, ensuring each batch meets our exacting standards.
Our Process:Centuries OfCraftsmanship AndTradition
Our rum production process is born out of heritage and joy. With almost 300 years of craftsmanship and blending tradition, our production process reflects the highest level of expertise.
- joy spence -
We are bold people,we’re passionate.Rum is an expressionof that culture
Master Blender JoySpence: Infusing PassionFrom Barrel To Bottle
In life as in the art of rum, joy is the key to achieving excellence.
Appleton Estate's Expert Blenders
Together these experts lead a team who put their hearts, passion, and Jamaican spirit into every bottle of our rum.
Master BlenderJoy Spence
The first woman to be appointed Master Blender in the spirits industry.
Joy Spence, appointed Master Blender of Appleton Estate in 1997, was the first woman to earn this title in the spirits industry. For over 25 years, she has been a driving force, bringing innovative leadership and generational expertise to both Appleton Estate and the rum industry. With tireless dedication, and exceptional skill Joy ensures that her vast knowledge and commitment to perfection are evident in every bottle of Jamaica’s most celebrated rum. She and her team personally select each barrel used in their blends
Deputy Master BlenderDavid Morrison
Appointed Deputy Master Blender in 2024
In 2003, Joy handpicked David Morrison to be our Senior Blender. Working alongside Joy to curate and blend many of our award-winning premium rums, David’s passion and excellence propelled him to the position of Deputy Master Blender in 2024. A Jamaican in every sense of the word, David is easy-going, fun- loving, and adventurous. He is also immensely talented, with the skill to detect hundreds of different aromas across our rum portfolio.