Lifestyle August 13 2026

Something Extra | Thursday

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  • Trishana Williams, financial service representative, holds her Appleton Estate Spanish Sherry cocktail in hand, dressed in casual chocolate brown slacks, a matching head scarf, and a black halter. Trishana Williams, financial service representative, holds her Appleton Estate Spanish Sherry cocktail in hand, dressed in casual chocolate brown slacks, a matching head scarf, and a black halter.
  • Media practitioner and event host Daneilla McKenzie keeps it casual for the Appleton Estate Rum Month celebration. Media practitioner and event host Daneilla McKenzie keeps it casual for the Appleton Estate Rum Month celebration.
  • Daniel Tulloch, television producer and broadcast journalist, takes some time from the studio to engage in a night of rum education. Daniel Tulloch, television producer and broadcast journalist, takes some time from the studio to engage in a night of rum education.
  • Mandy Cowan, sign language interpreter and TV host, dons a brown halter jumpsuit with a plunging neckline and strappy nude heels. Mandy Cowan, sign language interpreter and TV host, dons a brown halter jumpsuit with a plunging neckline and strappy nude heels.
  • Project Manager Shanique McKenzie is all smiles as she enjoys a Friday night out. Project Manager Shanique McKenzie is all smiles as she enjoys a Friday night out.
  • Nastassia Morrison, founder and chief executive officer of HomeMaid Jamaica, pairs a classic white T-shirt with relaxed denim. Nastassia Morrison, founder and chief executive officer of HomeMaid Jamaica, pairs a classic white T-shirt with relaxed denim.
  • Dr Astrid Batchelor, obstetrician and gynaecologist, rocks black-and-white palazzo pants with a black camisole. Dr Astrid Batchelor, obstetrician and gynaecologist, rocks black-and-white palazzo pants with a black camisole.
  • Guiding guests through the distinctive flavour profile of the Appleton Estate Spanish Sherry Cask is Appleton Estate Deputy Master Blender David Morrison. Guiding guests through the distinctive flavour profile of the Appleton Estate Spanish Sherry Cask is Appleton Estate Deputy Master Blender David Morrison.
  • Candiese Leveridge, digital and media manager, J. Wray & Nephew Ltd, pauses for lens time. Candiese Leveridge, digital and media manager, J. Wray & Nephew Ltd, pauses for lens time.

Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum continued its month-long Rum Month celebrations with an intimate media engagement event last Friday at 105 Water Lane in Kingston.

The evening brought together media professionals and thought leaders for a relaxed celebration of food, music and connection. Live entertainment from the DMG Band created a warm, engaging atmosphere for guests throughout the night.

The event also placed a spotlight on Appleton Estate Spanish Sherry Cask, as Deputy Master Blender David Morrison shared the story behind the expression and guided guests through its distinctive flavour profile

Something Extra brings you the highlights.