Who owns Appleton Estate?
Appleton Estate is owned by Campari Group (the Netherlands, BIT: CPR), which has owned the brand since 21 December 2012.[1] Appleton Estate was founded in 1749 in Jamaica and was independent until 2012.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Davide Campari-Milano N.V. reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1749–2012)
- Owner HQ
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands, Amsterdam
- Origin
- 🇯🇲 Jamaica · browse countries
- Founded
- 1749
- Category
- Beverages › Spirits › Rum
- Parent ticker
- BIT: CPR
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Appleton Estate
Appleton Estate has produced rum in Jamaica's Nassau Valley since 1749, making it one of the oldest continuously operating distilleries in the Caribbean. Campari acquired it with Lascelles deMercado in 2012 for about $415 million. Its master blender Joy Spence was the first woman appointed to that role at any spirits company, in 1997.
Ownership timeline of Appleton Estate
- 2012 – present Campari Group [1] reported
Where Appleton Estate sits in Campari Group
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Appleton Estate?
The parent company of Appleton Estate is Campari Group, a publicly listed company headquartered in the Netherlands.
Is Appleton Estate Jamaican or Dutch?
Appleton Estate originated in Jamaica in 1749, but it is owned today by Campari Group, which is headquartered in the Netherlands. So Appleton Estate is a Jamaican-origin brand under Dutch ownership.
Since when has Campari Group owned Appleton Estate?
Campari Group has owned Appleton Estate since 21 December 2012.
Who owned Appleton Estate before Campari Group?
Appleton Estate was an independent company from its founding in 1749 until Campari Group acquired it in 2012.
Is Appleton Estate still owned by Campari Group?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Appleton Estate is still owned by Campari Group. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Davide Campari-Milano N.V. Annual Report 2025 — Davide Campari-Milano N.V., Annual report, published 4 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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