Swell de Spirits Hampden Wonders of the World #3 <>H 2011

Absolutely brutal broadside of fermented fruit, especially kiwi

Unquestionably the benchmark for Swell de Spirits. The nose is incredibly delicate for a Jamaican. Ripe tropical fruits open the ball, closely followed by harmonious notes of esters, solvents and glue. The nose gives off gourmet pastry flavors of marzipan, brioche and butter, with an almost fermented edge. Brine and olive add character, while lemon zest, caramel and vanilla round off this ample, generous and delicate profile. A true success that can be sniffed for hours. The attack on the palate is absolutely divine. The integration of alcohol approaches perfection. From tropical fruit to phenolic notes, caramel, marzipan, olive, peppery wood and rubber, the concentrated aromas blend perfectly to create a coherent, harmonious, deep and complex whole. The finish is very long, at once intense with funky fruit, phenolic and medicinal notes, and more delicate with dark chocolate, licorice and a salty, briny edge. Light roasted notes amplify the gourmand sensation. The rum sticks to the palate with its magnificent aromas, much to our delight. A rum with an assertive character, yet full of sweetness, that lives up to its reputation. A true standard-bearer for both Swell de Spirits and the Hampdens of this mark and vintage.

#4097 Looking at the price tag you get a lot for your money with this release. Intense and fruity yet well balanced once rested. All the elements are very well balanced and I like the light nutty note. The empty glass is really nice and I can find some chocolate and a light smoky note.

So nach dem TRC2001 und dem V&M2014 Sta(r)um nun noch ein tropisch <>H gelagerter aus 2011 von Swell. Tropisch bleibt einfach tropisch. Meines Erachtens ist dies der kräftigste von allen. Ziemlich leckeres Teil, zum damaligen Preis ein echter Kracher. Leider keine Flasche davon bekommen.

Ok, la réputation de ce rhum n'était donc pas usurpée ! Un nez d'une richesse incroyable : fruits, esters, olive, funky, fermenté, pomme, etc. On pourrait y rester des heures. En bouche, ça explose ! Les degrés sont là, le bois aussi, mais ils se mêlent aux fruits, au piment, au chocolat. C'est dingue. Et ça dure en bouche, c'est long, agréablement amer et dur. Un grand rhum. Heureux les possesseurs d'une bouteille !

on the nose comes less the blatant fermented yogurt / vinegar notes as in the Flens JMC HD (which is in the other glass for comparison, with C<>H ggü <>H), instead more tropical fruits like pineapple, kiwi and papaya, besides also caramel and cake. The palate offers tropical fruits as well as something spicy and meaty. A certain astringency in the finish. It remains to be said that the Swell was an absolute bargain at the issue price (which I now regret not having bought a bottle).

Great Hampden with a filigree spectrum of aromas. The expected tropical fruits meet wood, spices, subtle sweetness and mineral-bitter olive and licorice notes. With a little more expressive sweet notes, even a higher rating would have been possible, but even so remains a very good rum to state.

Für das relativ junge Alter hat er alles, was ein Hampden in meinen Augen haben muss. Alkohol ist auch gut eingebunden. Großartig!

Very extensive profile: spicy, earthy, somewhat medicinal, fermented fruit basket, plum, but also sweet cookies and licorice. Tip: The aroma in an empty glass the next day is a real treat!

Richtig schöner, gehaltvoller, aromatisch, komplexer , typischer Hampden. Super Esternoten und fruchtigkeit in der Nase. Gut eingebundener Alkohol, vergorene tropische Früchte, holzig aber nicht zu fest im Mund. Super abfüllung mit genialem PLV!

Z tohoto bottlera se začíná stávat můj nejlepší kámoš. A v kombinaci s jamajkou opět nesklamal. Spekturum ovocných vůní je široké, jako ranní ovocný trh. A chuť není o nic ochuzena. Tropické ovoce, dřevo a v závěru trocha koření. Jsem nadšený!

Un grand Hampden au superbe rapport qualité prix. La texture est top pour un rhum assez jeune. Beaucoup de fruit et de gourmandise. Pas mal d'esters. Un seul regret : n'en avoir pris qu'une bouteille et en avoir samplé une partie.

Encore une merveille de chez Swell. Joli nez, excellent en bouche même si au début on sent un peu l’alcool, et en laissant aéré 25/30 mins c’est encore meilleur, et une très belle longueur ( bon rien de surprenant avec un H) Franchement j’adore, très belle sélection 😍 C’est délicieux 😋

For me one of the best <>H ....Great cinema 👍👍

Un très bon Hampden au rapport qualité prix exceptionnel