Velier Hampden Collection Itinéraires <>H 2017
Highly praised high-ester Hampden: explosive tropical and red fruits, funky glue notes and well-handled 67.9% ABV. Dense and expressive with medium finish; considered among the standout recent Hampden releases.
A Hampden that stands out from the crowd, especially from Whisky Live. The nose is a beautiful balance between ripe exotic fruits, oscillating between maracuja marmalade, banana, citrus and pineapple, and the perfectly balanced esters of the mark <>H. The marzipan, spices and smoky oak blend superbly with the medicinal side of the profile, it's really pleasant to smell. A very good first impression. The palate is just as delicious. Plenty of ripe exotic fruit and citrus fruits, generous esters with a hint of glue and solvents, well-dosed roasted vanilla wood and a hint of pastry make for a superb bouquet. The rum is oily, a little dry and funky, perfectly balanced and super-round. The alcohol is absolutely masterful. The finish is of medium length and becomes a concentrate of the aromas described throughout the tasting. The profile is dense, rich, heavy, but elegant throughout. A superb rum, whose brilliance reminds me a little of Habitation Velier's first bottlings from the same distillery.Read more
Seasoned funk lovers who enjoy cask-strength Hampden with big esters, overripe tropical fruit and a touch of red berries and marzipan, especially fans of earlier Habitation Velier-style bottlings.
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How does Velier Hampden Collection Itinéraires <>H 2017 taste?
Explosive, funky Hampden fruit bomb
If you enjoy high-ester Hampdens or Savanna HERR and want something younger but seriously dialed up, this delivers that wild fruit-and-glue combo with strong yet controlled cask-strength power.
Beginners, those sensitive to high ABV, or drinkers who dislike solventy glue/varnish notes and intense acidity in their glass.
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A Hampden that stands out from the crowd, especially from Whisky Live. The nose is a beautiful balance between ripe exotic fruits, oscillating between maracuja marmalade, banana, citrus and pineapple, and the perfectly balanced esters of the mark <>H. The marzipan, spices and smoky oak blend superbly with the medicinal side of the profile, it's really pleasant to smell. A very good first impression. The palate is just as delicious. Plenty of ripe exotic fruit and citrus fruits, generous esters with a hint of glue and solvents, well-dosed roasted vanilla wood and a hint of pastry make for a superb bouquet. The rum is oily, a little dry and funky, perfectly balanced and super-round. The alcohol is absolutely masterful. The finish is of medium length and becomes a concentrate of the aromas described throughout the tasting. The profile is dense, rich, heavy, but elegant throughout. A superb rum, whose brilliance reminds me a little of Habitation Velier's first bottlings from the same distillery.
Auto-translated#5710 27.09.2025 Day one of the Whisky Live 2025, which this year looks better organized/arranged inside. This one hit the nail in my mind. Again my favourite mark and this one is pretty good and the price tage is pretty good. Very fruity and lots of esters mixed with some glue and light marzipan. Warm yet well balanced on the palate with faint marzipan and natural sweetness.
A rum tasted at Whisky Live in Paris in 2025. A nose of overripe fruit, glue, varnish, citrus and fresh, stewed fruit. A perfectly balanced nose, despite the esters. The palate doesn't start out too strong, then all the fruit and other aromas rise. Exotic fruits are in full force here. The finish is rather short, with most of the aromas fading away and a few lingering for a long time.
Auto-translatedAmong the fine discoveries at Whisky Live 2025, this Jamaican rum stands out. The perfectly controlled alcohol gives way to powerful aromas: rich, funky tropical compote, supported by an unexpected hint of red fruit and strawberry. A captivating, gourmet balance.
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