Hampden Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 18 Treasure Cask Jamaica HLCF

On the nose and palate, vibrant tropical fruits and esters intertwine with creamy, woody notes. Community consensus praises its complexity, rounded profile, and seamless alcohol integration—a top pick for seasoned Hampden fans.

9.0  / 10  (90 reviews)

Tropical fruit, esters and wood, creamy and effortlessly balanced.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Vivid tropical fruit and ester profile
    • Perfectly integrated alcohol
    • Complex yet smooth palate

    Pineapple and tropical fruit take center stage in this well-aged Hampden, with layers of esters and wood bringing depth and complexity. The RumX community consistently applauds its smooth, creamy texture and remarkably well-integrated alcohol—especially for the bold 58.6% ABV. Balanced, rounded and vibrant, this is a standout Jamaican cask-strength bottling for lovers of fruity and funky rums. Worth exploring for anyone keen on mature, expressive Hampden releases.

    Aroma

    Ester Pineapple Tropical fruit Fermented

    Taste

    Pineapple Ester Woody Creamy

    How is this rum rated?

    9.0  / 10  (90 reviews)
    Top 5% Jamaica
    Top 9% Hampden

    "Good, very balanced, creamy Hampden, but a little too bacony and woody for me personally... At the very end, something creamy like mango lassi comes through, but at the same time also cumin and salt, smoke and too much acidity, so unfortunately not at a top level. Compared to other 90s, 92s or 93s Hampdens, it can't quite keep up and is a little too toasty and one-dimensional."

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    8.4 / 10
    Review by: crazyforgoodbooze

    "Give. Me. Ester. This is what a Hampden must taste like. Compared to the Nobilis 1992 HLCF a bit rounder and better integrated alcohol (almost perfect)."

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    9.4 / 10
    Review by: Christoph

    "Un nez avec comme de la fermentation lactique, des épices, puis de l’ananas trop mûr, des esters et du boisé légèrement fumé. Un côté after shave (et non ce n’est pas mes mains). L’entrée de bouche est douce, crémeuse, puis un piquant agréable de type piment d’Espelette accompagné par les fruits, puis le boisé fumé envahit le palais. La finale est moyenne en durée sur le piment et le boisé/fumé avec des agrumes (pamplemousse) tout à la fin. Un beau rhum, plutôt sur l’expressivité que sur l’équilibre et pourtant tout est bon ici. Ce qui reste en bouche longtemps après est juste délicieux !"

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    8.9 / 10
    Review by: cigares

    "Update after blind tasting yesterday. Further a class rum. Have on the palate now still yogurt and marzipan made out. The fun but of course according to the age he lets it go a little quieter. But that's exactly what you want here.what ne nose, the full Jamaica dröhnung. on the palate then clearly more wood. but incredibly complex and funky, the alcohol in addition prima integrated. Finish warm and long."

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    9.2 / 10
    Review by: Christian Rudt
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Brand
    Rumclub Private Selection
    RumX ID
    RX10260
    ABV
    58,6%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Vintage
    1992
    Mark
    HLCF
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    29 years
    No. of bottles
    359
    Bottle volume
    50cl
    Price range
    <250€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Spirit of Rum • Hampden 1992 &nbsp; 29yr &nbsp; 58,6% Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 18 Treasure Cask Jamaica HLCF

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    Open rate
    18%
    Ø Market value
    242€

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    About the Hampden distillery

    The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 15,393 times with an average of 8.4/10.

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