Free Food Fridays: Appleton Estate Reserve Rum – ENDED
So it’s not exactly food, but I can’t see what Autumn meal I couldn’t serve this gorgeous Appleton Estate Reserve rum alongside- it conjures so many wonderful vacation memories! Keep reading to find out how you can win a bottle (if you’re over the age of 21!) and more about the product.
The Appleton Estate has been handcrafting quality rums in Jamaica’s Nassau Valley since 1749. I can’t help up be brought back there when I think of my lovely vacation there, sipping rum poolside. I am also reminded of the story of Jane Eyre and Mr. Rochester’s tales of the hot and steamy place where he met beautiful women and delighted in the pleasure of quality food and drink. This rum conjures up feelings in anyone who drinks it, and even if you don’t have an experience with Jamaica, you can create one when you savor this quality rum.
Appleton Estate Reserve is unique because of its rare blend of aged rum- 20, to be exact. Create new autumn memories with this rum’s rich flavor and savor in its richness.
The Prize: 2 lucky winners will win a bottle of Appleton Estate Reserve.
Timeline: This giveaway will run until October 13th, 2011 at 11:59pm CDT. A winner will be chosen at random and contacted via email on Friday, October 14th. You MUST be 21 to enter and someone over the age of 21 will be required to sign for the prize.
How to Enter:
Mandatory Entry: Leave a comment on this post telling us what you would serve this rum alongside- or do you have a great Jamaican experience to share?
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I would serve this rum with coconut shrmip!
Posted by Marilyn Wons at October 7th, 2011, 11:23 amI’d serve it with ice in a glass….or a nice smoked pig.
Posted by Andrew Gordon at October 7th, 2011, 11:36 amWOW! NOT SURE WHAT I WOULD SERVE WITH IT BUT DEFINITELY LOOKING UP RECIPES.
Posted by AMANDA CARPER at October 7th, 2011, 12:23 pmI’d serve it in a glass alongside banana crepes that I flambeed in the rum!
Posted by Cellabella at October 7th, 2011, 12:25 pmI would use this in a mixed in a pineapple cake. So good
Posted by Dolores Freeman at October 7th, 2011, 12:30 pmMix it in Pina Colada’s !!
Posted by Sharon at October 7th, 2011, 12:35 pmI would serve this with some pumpkin pie!
Posted by Evan at October 7th, 2011, 2:17 pmI would serve this with fruitcake
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Posted by Robert Pyszk at October 7th, 2011, 3:50 pmI would serve it with pumpkin bread for dessert!
Posted by Amber Brown at October 7th, 2011, 4:17 pmI would serve with shish kebabs
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Posted by kirsten at October 8th, 2011, 3:26 amServe this rum with a hearty cajun gumbo.
Posted by Rebecca Fletcher at October 8th, 2011, 6:03 amI would serve it with a nice steak
Posted by Jeff P at October 8th, 2011, 9:28 amI’d make a Golden Rum Cake on the side. :)
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Posted by Cindy D at October 8th, 2011, 11:52 amI’d serve Appleton Estate Rum with roasted pork tenderloin.
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Posted by Deborah Rosen at October 8th, 2011, 12:40 pmI would pair it with pork and many other grilled goodies at the next parrothead party :)
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Posted by Katharine D at October 8th, 2011, 3:42 pmPork and sour kraut
Posted by kelly klimkewicz at October 8th, 2011, 10:05 pmI would serve this with prime rib.
Posted by Edith Barnes at October 9th, 2011, 9:43 amI would use it to make Rum Balls on Christmas
Posted by Mary Lefeber at October 9th, 2011, 10:14 amI would love to make my favorite Rum Cake which my friends and family all compliment me on with Appleton Estate Rum and serve it with a glass of rum over ice. YUM!
Posted by Florence Cherkes at October 9th, 2011, 11:07 amPlease just good eggnog, fresh grated nutmeg and add rum.
Posted by Anita Bartsch at October 9th, 2011, 7:39 pmI would serve this with pork loin and portabella mushrooms steamed with butter.
Posted by Sandi Davidson at October 9th, 2011, 8:57 pmI would serve it along with desert at my wedding. Getting married Thanksgiving Day!
Posted by Robin at October 10th, 2011, 5:50 amWith delicious reggae music in the background…I would serve this with a smile to a few of my closet friends!
Posted by Yvonne at October 10th, 2011, 8:43 amI would like it in a shot glass please or with Coke.
Posted by Ronnie Cousins at October 10th, 2011, 9:14 amover the rocks
Posted by Caroline at October 10th, 2011, 11:27 amThis sounds like it is a calling for some wild hog on the fire pit to me.
Posted by Loie Cypher at October 10th, 2011, 11:40 amI’d serve it with dessert – fruit or coconut candy balls
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Posted by Jo-Ann Brightman at October 10th, 2011, 11:52 amI would use it with coconut shrimp and in a pina colado.
Posted by Ginny Broome at October 10th, 2011, 11:57 amWould serve with a baked apple for dessert
Posted by Kathy Maltman at October 10th, 2011, 12:23 pmThis sounds like the perfect drink over rocks with barbeque and maybe bananas foster for dessert. yum
Posted by Grace Scammell at October 10th, 2011, 12:28 pmI would use it for My rum spareribs. Never use a liquor you wouldn’t drink
Posted by Tom Buckley at October 10th, 2011, 12:36 pmI would serve this wonderful concoction poured over vanilla ice cream.and pound cake. Yummy ! You need to try it…
Posted by c d gosnell at October 10th, 2011, 12:38 pmI would serve Appleton Estate Jamaican rum with dessert; preferabley a freshly baked apple pie. Yum! Yum
Posted by karen carpenter vojtisek at October 10th, 2011, 12:45 pmI add a little bit of Appleton Estate Jamaican Rum to add a zing to my dull onion dip. (Of course, only when I serve it to adults.)
Posted by Nancy Solomon at October 10th, 2011, 12:56 pmI would have some Appleton Rum over ice and sit back on my porch with the grill smoking some great pork bar=b=q and remembering the wonderful vacation spent in Jamaica. I would love some bananas foster for desert too! What a nifgt that would be!!
Posted by Delaine Sherrill at October 10th, 2011, 12:59 pmI would like some Appleton Estate Rum to eat with anything from the grill…Rum is my favorite alcoholic beverage of choice……..MMMMMMMMM, I can taste it now !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Delaine Sherrill at October 10th, 2011, 1:03 pmWould love to try it warm with wonderful cheeze and fruits after a big dinner.
Posted by Deborah Dershem at October 10th, 2011, 1:22 pmJust returned from Ochos Rios, Jamaica last week for my birthday!!! Brought 2 bottles of Appleton’s Reserve rum back with me. I just like to drink it!!! This rum has a wonderful taste that goes with many foods.
Posted by ROZ THOMAS at October 10th, 2011, 1:23 pmI’d just serve along side me.
Posted by Patrick Mines at October 10th, 2011, 1:29 pmI would like to try it straight first-just to enjoy the full flavor! Then I would like to use it in my Blue Hawaii- rum, pineapple juice, creme de la coconut, crushed ice and blended for a frozen drink. After the summer, it tastes just as good on the rocks!
Posted by Helen Pernicone at October 10th, 2011, 1:36 pmShoot it out of an oyster shell with the oyster like I did when I was younger.
Posted by Nicole Gold at October 10th, 2011, 1:41 pmI would serve it in Coca-Cola (Cuba Libres!)
Posted by Laura at October 10th, 2011, 2:19 pmI would pour over ice and enjoy it straight so I could savor the flavor and then have another with my tacos and nachos! Yummy!
Posted by James Smith at October 10th, 2011, 2:19 pmBest rum in the world, hands down!
Posted by Andrew A. at October 10th, 2011, 2:20 pmMix with my favorite juices and enjoy!
Posted by James Smith at October 10th, 2011, 2:21 pmRum is my favorite. I would for sure enjoy trying Appleton’s Reserve Rum. How ever I decided to enjoy it..it would not be used foolishly but enjoyed in refreshing drinks and cooking. Thanks for your generosity.
Posted by Jo-AnnThoms at October 10th, 2011, 2:22 pmI would make my scratch rum cake and some Mojito’s, which should be enjoyed all year round.
Posted by Mary A. at October 10th, 2011, 2:25 pmI make a wonderful Rum cookie that this would be great in and along the line of holiday fixing I love to put Rum in my Eggnog.
I have never visited Jamaica but did live on North Caicos island in the Carabean. Absolutely love the Rum raisen ice cream and the view of the ocean as it white caps over the reef’s when a storm is approaching the island.
Posted by Susan Kaufman at October 10th, 2011, 2:28 pmI would like to try it straight and mixed with my frozen drinks! Then I may share it with my boyfriend. Or maybe not.
Posted by Pam at October 10th, 2011, 2:29 pmI would use the wonderful Apple Rum to deglaze the pan I cook my pork loin with fennel, onions, apples, and sausage. This would make a wonderful sauce that I would reduce in the pan and serve on the side or over the roast! Yumo ! Now send me the Apple Rum :)
Posted by Gwen Snow at October 10th, 2011, 2:34 pmI’d serve over crushed ice along with a hot pulled pork sandwich and some Bob Marley!
Posted by Berkeley Scott at October 10th, 2011, 2:44 pmHey mon!!
I would serve this straight up along side of my husband while sitting on the shore of Lake Superior under the stary night.
Posted by Lois Schmitz at October 10th, 2011, 3:16 pmwhit citrus shrimp and whole grain angle hair pasta.
Posted by Amos Patterson at October 10th, 2011, 3:26 pmSo many ideas!! A glaze/sauce with currents, fennel & pine nuts over pheasant or pork chops!
Posted by Artt Vernone at October 10th, 2011, 3:35 pmI would serve it with a grilled pineapple chicken breast & grilled sweet potatoes brushed with brown sugar butter.
Posted by Marie Hammond at October 10th, 2011, 4:03 pmI would serve this would sweet and spicy center cut pork chops.
Posted by Shuern Hilliard at October 10th, 2011, 4:08 pmSorry– my previous post should say I would serve this With sweet and spicy center cut pork chops.
Posted by Shuern Hilliard at October 10th, 2011, 4:09 pmI would serve it with grilled steak & potatoes.
Posted by Paula Collins at October 10th, 2011, 4:35 pmLooks So Beautiful I would Make a Jamaican Rum Cake after consulting some of my wonderful Jamaican friends. Would love a Pina Colada or Maybe a Mai Tai.
Posted by Li at October 10th, 2011, 4:53 pmI would serve this rum with a marinated grilled flank steak.
Posted by Nancy at October 10th, 2011, 5:12 pmAppleton Estate Reserve should not be mixed. To enjoy it’s unique flavor and ambiance it should be served in a snifter. I would enjoy it with smoked gouda and ripe pears or crisp Cortland apples.
Posted by Cynthia Perry at October 10th, 2011, 7:00 pmWe will be having an “adults” only Halloween Party and serve Appleton Estate Reserve with our Halloween decorated cakes and other goodies.
Posted by Dorothy Neilson at October 10th, 2011, 7:31 pmThis reminds me of our Honeymoon in Montego Bay;)
Posted by Josh Hall at October 10th, 2011, 7:59 pmI’d serve it with Chicken Ya Ya.
Posted by Jim Bernard at October 10th, 2011, 8:11 pmMy first drink was a rum and coke !! Very good !
Posted by Ann Whitfield at October 10th, 2011, 8:41 pmGrilled , marinated filet mignon , loaded baked potato , and salad. With my Pina Colada cake .
With my whole family !!!
This is one of my favorite rums! Pour it over rocks with a splash of coke.
Posted by T Bost at October 10th, 2011, 8:53 pmI would make rum balls with it and drink the rest in a pina colada
Posted by becky at October 11th, 2011, 4:20 amMy first experience of Appleton was upon arrival in Jamaica a few weeks ago. While checking in to the lovely hotel, I was warmly greeted with a smile and a delightful rum punch with Appleton rum. Wow, what a way to start a vacation in Jamaica!
Posted by LaTrecia Raffety at October 11th, 2011, 5:46 amI would serve this with my grilled Hawaiian chicken sandwich.
Posted by Mindi Boggs at October 11th, 2011, 6:23 amI would warm it up and sit by the fire after dinner enjoying the cool evening.
Posted by Gloria Emborsky at October 11th, 2011, 8:44 amI would serve this mixed in Mohito’s served with Jamaican Jerk Chicken and Pork, with a warm potato salad as a side.
Posted by Steve Akers at October 11th, 2011, 8:49 amI would serve it with a huge plate of spare ribs
Posted by Shelly at October 11th, 2011, 9:08 ammixed drink
Posted by annie at October 11th, 2011, 9:47 amI would serve this with a thick steak.
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Posted by John Billiris at October 11th, 2011, 10:30 amOn the Rocks or in a tropical drink.
Posted by Michele Hause at October 11th, 2011, 12:54 pmMixed with whipped cream as a topping on angel food cake topped with chopped mango. Yum
I would serve the rum with a bowl of Chili.
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Posted by Theresa D at October 11th, 2011, 2:09 pmI had a cocktail party where I made Rum & Coconut Water; Rum & Cranberry Juice and served finger foods: Codfish fritters; Mini Spinach/Mushroom Quiche; Crab Cakes & Green Plantain Crisps. It was a huge hit!
Posted by Karol T. at October 11th, 2011, 3:09 pmI would love to have this with some pasta, because everything goes with pasta!
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Posted by Kathleen Conner at October 11th, 2011, 4:22 pmI’d use this on Bananas Foster.
Posted by Anne Clements at October 11th, 2011, 4:53 pmSome kind of chicken and pineapple kabobs! This looks so yummy!
Posted by Brooke R. at October 12th, 2011, 12:56 amI would love to use this rum in my new Ababah Rum cake recipe. I’m going to make several and share at Christmastime! I just know it would be the most flavorful rum I could find. YUM!
Posted by Nancy Wyatt at October 12th, 2011, 11:26 amMy husband loves Appleton estates! I would serve this rum with a fresh fruit tray of pineapple and melon.
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I would serve this with a slow cooked brisket, steamed asparagus, and chive mashed potatoes.
Posted by Toni Smith at October 12th, 2011, 12:44 pmI’d serve this in a spice cake with a cup of nice rich coffee……mmmmmmmmm!
Posted by Gary Decker at October 12th, 2011, 2:59 pmBought some on the first cruise we ever went on. I generally use my liquor for mixed drings and rarely for cooking.
Posted by Lora W. Fields at October 12th, 2011, 3:59 pmWe bought some on the first cruise we went on. YUMMY! I generally use my liquor for sipping or in mixed drinks.
Posted by Lora W. Fields at October 12th, 2011, 4:01 pmI use this in cooking Salmon along w/drinking it w/dinner. It is great when grilling fish w/fresh fruit salsa!!!
Posted by CJ Brown at October 12th, 2011, 4:03 pmi would serve this with a roasted pork tenderloin along side an apple chutney with some sort of potatoe . on the sweet side , caramelized pineapples with either vanilla bean ice cream or coconut ice cream . but then again , to have a luxury like this after a hard day would be perfect also !
Posted by gwendolyn diaz at October 12th, 2011, 5:47 pmI would dip chicken in it and let it soak up the rum, and then serve it with sliced apples on the side.
Posted by Cindy at October 12th, 2011, 10:34 pmI would serve it over ice with a slice of Fish
Posted by MARJORIE,STEWART at October 13th, 2011, 9:28 amMy mouth is watering after reading all these coments! I would enjoy this premium rum relaxing with my husband after the kids are in bed-with a plate of fresh pineapple & a good smoked cheese & crackers. Then we would plan our “escape” to Jamaica or another tropical island for the honeymoon we never had. But I would also like to try it in a good recipe for rum or pina colata cake. Can we start a new recipe category & share recipes?
Posted by Annette at October 13th, 2011, 12:18 pmI think coke but since I have not ever had this brand, and if I win this bottle, I would like to try some recipes.
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Posted by Annette at October 13th, 2011, 12:44 pmi would serve this rum with coke
Posted by susan smoaks at October 13th, 2011, 2:00 pmI would serve this with some Egg Nog over the holidays with family and friends.
Posted by TAMMI LUMLEY at October 13th, 2011, 3:13 pmI’m not a big rum and coke guy, but I do like to cook with rum and brandy.
Posted by Bill at October 13th, 2011, 4:06 pmwith pumpkin bread
Posted by Christine at October 13th, 2011, 5:49 pmI’d serve this with coke and coconuts.
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