Velier Hampden Pagos Sherry 52%

"Aroma. Very harmonious combination of a quite young Hampden and spicy sherry influence. Relaxed to drink and is really fun!"

"This is a special one from hampden with this nice touch of sherry cask. Very good solid hampden. The alcohol and sherry cask is integrated very well. Unfortunately, I have to say that the second edition is just a hint better that the first edition 😵‍💫 btw this is just my opinion"

"Exciting combination - fresh fruit esters meet heavy, syrupy sweetness from the sherry cask. The whole thing moves on a fine line, because the sherry influences are already quite opulent and put a rich stamp on the overall profile. In the end, however, everything remains sufficiently balanced in my eyes and I thoroughly enjoy it. Successful experiment."

"Hampden is written on it, 1,200 bottles so sold out within minutes.but what's inside? It's about the latest release from Hampden with the name Pagos. A distillate with just under 400 esters (so rather a high LROK than a low HLCF) was allowed to spend four years in an ex-sherry barrel.The bottle was rumored for many months on the Internet and was this week Wednesday finally to buy for 79 €.For a Hampden only three years old not so cheap, but sherry cask and limited to 1,200 and gone is the thing.The nose is nice and the sherry comes through well, but the rather low esters are somewhat muted by the sherry.With 52% well drinkable, but I personally would like more ABV and more esters in the base distillate. A dream for Flipper ;) otherwise solid.After a year tasted again and deducted a point."

"Boom! Just tested it and luckily just ordered another bottle from ebay at a reasonable price. I can only agree with the previous reviews. The PX content definitely has a valuable influence on the rum! Edit: I'm gradually realizing that the sherry bothers me a little. I have therefore lowered the rating from 9.5 to 8.8."

"Franconian Tasting Gang Unfortunately, it falls short in comparison to its successor. The sherry influence is significantly higher here and somewhat overshadows the original taste. I find it a very successful combination. Not just a relaxed sipper for in between. A little underrated in my opinion. I'm glad I was able to get another bottle at a reasonable price. Thanks to MrRumantic and thanks to Olivia for the sample."

"Ein interessanter und schmackhafter Hampden (Pagos 2022). In der Nase sind attraktive Fruchtnoten wie Kirsche und Papaya zu vernehmen, welche wohl durch den Guten Sherry-Einfluss entstanden sind. Im Mund breiten sich neben der schönen Fruchtigkeit viele Holznoten sowie weihnachtliche Gewürze aus und werden von angenehmen Estern begleitet. Im langen bis mittellangen Abgang ist die Würze sehr präsent. Dann fruchtiger Sherry und viele holzige Töne. Gebäckaromen vergleichbar mit Brotrinde lassen das Ganze ausklingen. Ein würziger, funkiger Hampden mit schönen Sherry-Noten. Sehr zu empfehlen."