Wray and Nephew Rum 70 cl, 63% vol - White Overproof Jamaica Rum

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In 1860 Wray brought in Charles James Ward, the son of his brother, to run the business side of the company. Ward was a dynamic and gifted entrepreneur, and under his leadership J. Wray and Nephew began a period of growth and prosperity. Wray retired in 1862 and died in 1870 leaving Ward as the sole proprietor of the business. [1] Appleton Estate Rums are still produced on the Estate, which encompasses over 4,452ha (11,000 acres) of sugarcane, a sugarcane refinery, and the Distillery. [7] Find sources: "J. Wray and Nephew Ltd."– news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR ( August 2007) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)

Appleton Estate Introduces 17 Year Old Legend Based on Rum

Referencing original manuscripts and formulas, Master Blender of Appleton Estate, Joy Spence, created this one-time release using four very rare distillates set aside to rest on the Estate to best recreate the taste profile of the prized J.Wray and Nephew. Ward developed the tavern and liquor-dealing concern into one of Jamaica's largest exporting commercial enterprises. At the International Exhibition held in London in 1862, J. Wray and Nephew won three gold medals for its 10-, 15- and 25-year-old rums. The Company's rums also won several awards and prizes at international exhibitions in Paris– 1878, Amsterdam– 1883, New Orleans– 1885 and Jamaica 1891.At 126 proof (63% alcohol by volume), it’s also damn strong. And that high proof makes it quite popular in frozen drinks, rum punches, and other mixers. Good for ghosts? This varies slightly from the original and from the recipe provided in the 1972 version of Trader Vic’s Bartending Guide Trader Vic’s 1972 Mai Tai Recipe (revised edition) Ingredients The history of J. Wray and Nephew began in 1825 when company founder John Wray opened 'The Shakespeare Tavern' in Kingston, Jamaica. Kingston grew steadily and eventually became Jamaica's capital in 1877, and The Shakespeare Tavern became highly successful. Sainsbury's Superior Dark Rum (Gold medal winner in the Rum category at the 2010 International Wine and Spirit Awards [6])

J. Wray and Nephew Ltd. - Wikipedia

In 1997, Joy Spence was made the master blender at J. Wray and Nephew– the first woman ever to occupy this position in the industry. [4] J. Wray and Nephew Ltd. is a distiller, blender, and bottler of rum, originating and operating in Jamaica. The brand has provided its version of a modern mai tai recipe. Appleton Estate 17 Year Old Legend Mai Tai IngredientsThen, company founder John Wray opened The Shakespeare Tavern in Kingston. In 1860 Wray brought in his nephew, Charles James Ward, to run the business side of the company. Thus the name Wray & Nephew. Jamaican to the bone Some might find that stat hard to believe, but when you learn all the different ways that overproof rum is used by the locals, it makes perfect sense. This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. If you happen to be in an older home, though, you might as well just drink some of this stuff. After a few shots, you’ll be out so cold that even the loudest and most mischievous duppies won’t bother you.