APPLETON ESTATE JAMAICA RUM LAUNCHES 17 YEAR OLD LEGEND, PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE ICONIC RUM FROM THE ORIGINAL MAI TAI COCKTAIL
ST. ELIZABETH, Jamaica, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Appleton Estate, a global leader in premium aged rums, announces the launch of the limited-edition 17 Year Old Legend – an exclusive and faithful recreation of the legendary 17 Year Old rum crafted by J. Wray & Nephew on the Estate in the 1940's. The J. Wray & Nephew 17 Year Old is known around the world as the storied inspiration for the creation of the Mai Tai cocktail. The rum has become one of the most sought-after bottles in the world, and today, a tribute to this legend of cocktail history returns to the world stage as a limited offering – good news for both rum connoisseurs and classic cocktail enthusiasts alike.
- The J. Wray & Nephew 17 Year Old is known around the world as the storied inspiration for the creation of the Mai Tai cocktail.
- Appleton Estate 17 Year Old Legend is an emblem of the distillery's unrivaled history of crafting exceptional aged rums.
- "With our 17 Year Old Legend, we knew we had a special story to tell," said Joy Spence, Master Blender at Appleton Estate.
- Beginning on May 17, 2023, 36 NFTs redeemable for bottles of Appleton Estate 17 Year Old Legend will be available on BlockBar.com.