Jamaica Part 2 | Appleton Rum Tour

Continuation of Part 1...
After a few twists and turns along the narrow road of Jamaica, we finally reached our destination: Appleton Estate Rum Plantation. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the staff and was directed to the mini bar right away.

Apple juice?! Nope, it's Rum baby! Paired with sugar cane chunks.

We're not alcoholic couple, but we take a sip every once in awhile. And we're not irresponsible parents either. Daughter is not drinking rum in this picture...lol! She's enjoying a cup of cranberry juice served specially for her.

Appleton Rum Bar Display

I'm always proud of my little girl. She's been a great traveler ever since she was born. Plus, taking photos is something she's always up for...lol!

The actual tour started HERE:
There are two old sugar cane crushers that are still shown to visitors and a demonstration with a donkey on how they use to operate the cane crushers.

Here's Pax, the donkey and his master showing us how cane juice was extracted in the 18th century. Daughter was very fascinated by the donkey extracting the sugar cane, she even gave him a pat on the back...lol!

See these large white oak rum barrels? Boy, they're pretty expensive. The aging process varies from three years up to fifty years. Each barrel costs between $3K plus - $46k.

After roaming around the plantation, we headed back to the main office where lunch was served. We got to enjoy some Jamaican cuisine! I really love their jerky chicken and rum cake. 

Visitors favorite part of the tour is the rum sampling. You'll have the opportunity to sample 12 varieties of produced at the Estate. I got tipsy after trying 4 bottles. Man, 12 samples is crazy!

The whole trip was almost 7 hours long, but it's well worth it. My family and I had a great experience in Jamaica.

BPC