Hampden

Hampden: Jamaica’s high‑ester, single‑estate pot still rum benchmark with heritage

Iconic high‑ester profile
Wild, long fermentation
Copper pot still purity

Founded in 1753 in Trelawny, Jamaica, the Hampden distillery is the standard‑bearer for high‑ester Jamaica rum. Renowned for wild, extended fermentation with native yeasts, dunder and muck pits, and traditional copper double‑retort pot stills, it produces intensely aromatic spirits bursting with tropical fruit, varnish, spice and ripe banana—balanced by oak when tropically aged.

Today on RumX, Hampden boasts 534 expressions and a devoted following. Our community rates the lineup a strong 8.4/10 across 15,886 reviews, praising the house style from the approachable Pure Single Jamaican Rum and value‑packed Smith & Cross, to the punchy Rum Fire and collectible Great House editions. If you seek authentic, characterful premium rum, this is a must‑explore producer.

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Bottle of Hampden Great House (Distillery Edition 2020)

Hampden Great House (Distillery Edition 2020)

8.7 (318)
159 €
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Bottle of Hampden Great House (Distillery Edition 2020)

Hampden Great House (Distillery Edition 2020)

Balanced tropical funk with creamy finish

8.7 (318)
159 €
RX11
Bottle of Hampden Pure Single Jamaican Rum

Hampden Pure Single Jamaican Rum

Approachable Jamaican funk with banana and spice

8.0 (592)
60 €
RX11980
Bottle of Hampden Pure Single Jamaican Rum Classic HLCF

Hampden Pure Single Jamaican Rum Classic HLCF

Funky tropical fruit with cocktail-star power

8.3 (221)
72 €
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Bottle of CoR Hampden Jamaica HD <>H

CoR Hampden Jamaica HD <>H

Funky pineapple with a salty twist

8.6 (50)
203 €
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Bottle of Hampden Great House (Distillery Edition 2024)

Hampden Great House (Distillery Edition 2024)

Fruity, funky Hampden with bite

8.3 (103)
96 €
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Bottle of CoR Hampden Jamaica Ed. 17 DOK

CoR Hampden Jamaica Ed. 17 DOK

Unusually balanced, cask-driven DOK with subtle tropical funk.

8.4 (19)
113 €
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Bottle of Habitation Velier Hampden C<>H

Habitation Velier Hampden C<>H

Funky tropical power, beautifully integrated

9.1 (145)
600 €
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Bottle of Hampden Great House (Distillery Edition 2021)

Hampden Great House (Distillery Edition 2021)

Pineapple-forward, balanced Hampden funk

8.6 (281)
108 €
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Bottle of Velier Hampden Pagos Sherry (Batch 2) 2023

Velier Hampden Pagos Sherry (Batch 2) 2023

Fruity Hampden–sherry balance

8.3 (129)
82 €

Top rated rums from Hampden

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Bottle of Hampden RA Jamaica High Ester Rum HGML

Hampden RA Jamaica High Ester Rum HGML

Balanced aged Hampden funk with pineapple

9.2 (89)
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Bottle of Habitation Velier Hampden C<>H

Habitation Velier Hampden C<>H

Funky tropical power, beautifully integrated

9.1 (145)
600 €
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Bottle of Habitation Velier Hampden HGML

Habitation Velier Hampden HGML

Explosive tropical fruit, beautifully balanced esters

9.1 (102)
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Bottle of Velier Hampden Warren Khong <H> <>H

Velier Hampden Warren Khong <H> <>H

Explosive tropical funk, long dry finish

9.1 (102)
600 €
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Bottle of Hampden Plantation Jamaica HJF

Hampden Plantation Jamaica HJF

Powerful, fruity, perfectly integrated

9.0 (94)
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Bottle of Hampden Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 18 Treasure Cask Jamaica HLCF

Hampden Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 18 Treasure Cask Jamaica HLCF

Fruity Hampden funk, seamlessly integrated

9.0 (91)
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Bottle of Swell de Spirits Hampden Wonders of the World #3 <>H

Swell de Spirits Hampden Wonders of the World #3 <>H

Funky pineapple, complex and long

9.0 (77)
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Bottle of Habitation Velier Hampden HLCF

Habitation Velier Hampden HLCF

Fruity ester bomb with long finish

8.9 (170)
383 €
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Bottle of Hampden Flensburg Rum Company Jamaica JMC C<>H

Hampden Flensburg Rum Company Jamaica JMC C<>H

Explosive ester funk, tropical fruit

8.9 (82)
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Bottle of Hampden Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 25 DOK

Hampden Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 25 DOK

Fruity DOK funk, surprisingly smooth

8.8 (115)
262 €
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Bottle of The Whisky Jury Hampden The Many Faces of Rum C<>H

The Whisky Jury Hampden The Many Faces of Rum C<>H

pineapple-forward funk with oily depth

8.8 (86)
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Bottle of Hampden Great House (Distillery Edition 2020)

Hampden Great House (Distillery Edition 2020)

Balanced tropical funk with creamy finish

8.7 (318)
159 €
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Bottle of Habitation Velier Hampden DOK

Habitation Velier Hampden DOK

Explosive pineapple funk, surprisingly well integrated

8.7 (132)
162 €
RX10651
Bottle of Hampden Great House (Distillery Edition 2021)

Hampden Great House (Distillery Edition 2021)

Pineapple-forward, balanced Hampden funk

8.6 (281)
108 €
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Bottle of Hampden Great House (Distillery Edition 2019)

Hampden Great House (Distillery Edition 2019)

Funky pineapple, balanced and accessible

8.6 (146)
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Bottle of Habitation Velier Hampden LROK

Habitation Velier Hampden LROK

Fruity ester funk with long spicy finish

8.6 (145)
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Bottle of Hampden Great House (Distillery Edition 2022)

Hampden Great House (Distillery Edition 2022)

Fruit-forward Hampden, balanced funk

8.5 (171)
131 €
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Bottle of Habitation Velier Hampden <>H

Habitation Velier Hampden <>H

Tropical, funky Hampden with youthful punch

8.5 (151)
115 €
RX17359
Bottle of Hampden Great House (Distillery Edition 2023)

Hampden Great House (Distillery Edition 2023)

Fruit‑forward, balanced Hampden funk

8.4 (173)
115 €
RX45
Bottle of Habitation Velier Hampden LFCH

Habitation Velier Hampden LFCH

Balanced funk, pineapple and banana

8.4 (138)
119 €
RX51
Bottle of Hampden Pure Single Jamaican Rum Overproof

Hampden Pure Single Jamaican Rum Overproof

Funky tropical fruit, great value

8.3 (338)
119 €
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Bottle of Velier Hampden Pagos Sherry

Velier Hampden Pagos Sherry

Fruity funk with sherry twist

8.3 (309)
74 €
RX11980
Bottle of Hampden Pure Single Jamaican Rum Classic HLCF

Hampden Pure Single Jamaican Rum Classic HLCF

Funky tropical fruit with cocktail-star power

8.3 (221)
72 €
RX17356
Bottle of Velier Hampden Pagos Sherry (Batch 2) 2023

Velier Hampden Pagos Sherry (Batch 2) 2023

Fruity Hampden–sherry balance

8.3 (129)
82 €
RX21830
Bottle of Hampden Great House (Distillery Edition 2024)

Hampden Great House (Distillery Edition 2024)

Fruity, funky Hampden with bite

8.3 (103)
96 €
RX17358
Bottle of Velier Hampden Specially Bottled for Whisky Live Paris 2023 HLCF

Velier Hampden Specially Bottled for Whisky Live Paris 2023 HLCF

Estery tropical fruit with sherry twist

8.3 (87)
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Bottle of Habitation Velier Hampden Hampden OWH

Habitation Velier Hampden Hampden OWH

Fruity, approachable Hampden with integrated heat

8.2 (78)
108 €
RX9152
Bottle of Velier Hampden Pure Single Jamaican Rum LROK

Velier Hampden Pure Single Jamaican Rum LROK

Funky, smooth, pineapple-led Hampden

8.1 (175)
107 €
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Bottle of Warehouse #1 Hampden Overproof Rum John Crow Edition DOK

Warehouse #1 Hampden Overproof Rum John Crow Edition DOK

funky, fruity DOK with punch

8.1 (82)
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Bottle of Hampden Pure Single Jamaican Rum

Hampden Pure Single Jamaican Rum

Approachable Jamaican funk with banana and spice

8.0 (592)
60 €
RX9150
Bottle of Velier Hampden The Younger LROK

Velier Hampden The Younger LROK

Tropical Hampden funk, easy to enjoy

8.0 (297)
48 €
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Bottle of Hampden Rum Fire

Hampden Rum Fire

Fruity high-ester funk for cocktails

8.0 (234)
27 €
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Bottle of Hampden Pure Single Jamaican Rum OWH

Hampden Pure Single Jamaican Rum OWH

Tropical, funky, balanced Jamaican sipper

8.0 (194)
58 €
RX43
Bottle of Hampden Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaican Rum

Hampden Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaican Rum

Funky banana punch, great value

7.8 (383)
31 €
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Bottle of Hampden 8 MARKS COLLECTION OWH

Hampden 8 MARKS COLLECTION OWH

Fruity, citrusy Hampden—raw yet intriguing

7.0 (77)
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8.4/10
15,886 reviews

Flavour profile of Hampden

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Ester Pineapple Tropical fruit Banana

Taste

Ester Tropical fruit Pineapple Banana
RumX community voice

RumX users celebrate Hampden’s unmistakable funk: overripe tropical fruit, banana bread, esters and a satisfying, often long finish. They love the balance found in Pure Single Jamaican Rum, the value and versatility of Smith & Cross, and the powerful yet drinkable Overproof and Rum Fire. Great House vintages spark debate but remain fan favorites. Some note youthful edges or oak bitterness in select bottlings, yet overall praise quality, character, and cocktail performance.


Frequently Asked Questions about Hampden

RumX offers the world’s largest selection of rum through our innovative shop-in-shop marketplace, similar to Amazon. For Hampden rums, we currently have 452 offers starting from €25.90 across 30 partner shops including Urban Drinks, delicando, Rum & Co, Spirit Academy, Whiskysite.nl, Perola. Our platform compares prices in real-time from specialized rum retailers worldwide, ensuring you always find the best deals.

The RumX database currently contains 534 different rums from Hampden. This includes various expressions, limited editions, and bottlings across different age statements and proof levels. Our community has contributed over 15886 reviews for Hampden rums, making it one of the most comprehensive resources for exploring this brand’s full range. New releases are added regularly as they become available.

According to the RumX community, Bedford Park Hampden Single Barrel Jamaican Rum LROK 2000 23yr 54,8% is currently the highest-rated Hampden rum with an impressive rating of 9.6/10 based on 15 reviews. This expression has earned praise for its exceptional quality and represents the pinnacle of what Hampden has to offer. However, taste is subjective, and we encourage you to explore the full range to find your personal favorite.

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About the Hampden distillery

The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 15,886 times with an average of 8.4/10.

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