The Joy Spence Appleton Estate Rum Experience (JSAERE) has again been nominated for “the Caribbean’s best rum distillery” in USA Today’s 10 Best Travel guides. 

The platform, renowned for its comprehensive and insightful lists of the best places to eat and vacation in the United States and around the world, is no stranger to the world-class effort poured into creating Appleton Estate’s premium aged rums, thus the consistent nominations over the years. 

Regional marketing manager for the brand at J. Wray & Nephew Limited, Kamal Powell is thrilled to see the distillery nominated once more and is calling on rum lovers throughout the region to place their votes on the home of Jamaican excellence.

“Appleton Estate has always endeavoured to share its premium, award-winning expressions with rum lovers worldwide,” he said. 

“USA Today has done remarkable work over the years in highlighting the best rum distilleries in the Caribbean, and we’ve been doing the necessary work to ensure that the JSAERE is at the forefront of that conversation. We have made significant investments to create a world-class experience at Jamaica’s longest-running rum distillery. This is with the aim of showcasing Appleton Estate’s rich rum heritage and educating visitors on the craftsmanship that goes into every bottle of Appleton Estate Rum,” Powell added. 

Those who would like to lend their support can vote for Appleton Estate via the USA Today website: 
https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-caribbean-rum-distillery-2021/appleton-estate-jamaica/

All 19 nominees are namely: Topper’s Rhum (Sint Maarten), St Vincent Distillers Limited (St Vincent and the Grenadines), St Nicholas Abbey (Barbados), Ron Del Barrilito (Puerto Rico), River Antoine Rum Distillery (Grenada), Mount Gay Rum (Barbados), John Watling’s Distillery (The Bahamas), Distillerie J.M. (Martinique), Hampden Estate Rum (Jamaica), Demerara Distillers (Guyana), Cruzan Rum Distillery (US Virgin Islands), Clarke’s Court Rum (Grenada), Casa Bacardi (Puerto Rico), Callwood Rum Distillery (British Virgin Islands), Cadushy Distillery (Bonaire), Brugal Rum Center (Dominican Republic), Brinley Gold Shipwreck (St Kitts and Nevis), Appleton Estate (Jamaica) and Antigua Distillery Limited (Antigua and Barbuda).

Voters are urged to place their votes ahead of the February 14 deadline, after which the polls will be closed. 

The Joy Spence Appleton Estate Rum Experience, located in Siloah, St Elizabeth, is an iconic location that welcomes visitors to tour its facilities.

Thousands of visitors turn up every year eager to learn the science and history behind some of the world’s finest golden rums, none of which would exist if not for one of the best rum distilleries in the Caribbean – Appleton Estate!