Hampden Plantation Jamaica HJF 2002 19yr 70,3%

RX10636 Excellent Pot Still Rum Single Cask 354 bottles Under 250€

9.0/1074 ratings

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“An exceptional, masterfully crafted Hampden with a harmonious high-proof intensity.”

Introducing the exquisite Plantation Jamaica HJF, a true gem from the Hampden distillery in Jamaica. Aged for 19 years and bottled by renowned independent bottler Maison Ferrand, this rare limited release of just 354 bottles boasts an impressive 70.3% ABV. Hailing from a 2002 Molasses Pot Still distillation, this rum entices connoisseurs with its unique character. From first whiff, the nose captivates with a harmonious blend of ester, pineapple, woody, solvents, and funky notes. This enticing aroma leads to a luscious explosion of overripe pineapple, ester, woody, and oily flavors on the palate. With impeccably integrated alcohol, the high-proof strength of this Jamaican delight remains tantalizingly smooth. The star of this show is its complexity - let it breathe to unveil a wide range of notes including olive, ripe exotic fruits, phénolic and banana, and even hints of pastry at times. Those fond of bold Hampdens and Savanna Grand Arôme will revel in this rum's intense, concentrated palate. In true Hampden spirit, Plantation Jamaica HJF offers a long, satisfying finish that carries fruity and spicy undertones, perfectly balanced with warmth. Highly sought after by enthusiasts for its enticing balance and unique flavor profile, this rare offering stands as a must-have addition to any serious rum collection. Unearth the magic of Plantation Jamaica HJF – a sensory journey not to be missed!

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Highlights

Esters and pineapple harmony
Remarkable complexity
Smooth despite high ABV

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How does this rum taste?

A potent Jamaican marvel at 70.3% ABV with a masterful blend of ripe fruit, esters, and a hint of cheese. Despite its strength, the alcohol is superbly integrated, offering a complex, long finish. A standout, oily, and indulgent experience.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Ester Pineapple Woody Funky Fruity Solvents

Taste

Pineapple Ester Overripe Woody Oily Strong

Finish

Pineapple Overripe Woody Smoky Bitter Roasted

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Jakob

10 December 2022

9.0/10

“Great bottling - both wonderful fruit notes and wood, spice and a heavy caramel sweetness come together here. The alcohol is excellently integrated, the over 70% are not really tasty - except in the aromatic complexity. If Plantation can maintain this level, one can look forward to the coming releases.”

Aroma

Ester Pineapple Currants Cherry Lemon

Taste

Pineapple Mango Ester Cherry Mineral

Clément Boetto🤤🇫🇷

29 March 2023

9.4/10

“Intégration de l’alcool impressionnante ! Une bombe aromatique une explosion de saveur. Un Hampden de très grande qualité !”

Aroma

Woody Fruity Pineapple Olive Glue

Taste

Pineapple Ester Woody Olive Bitter

Oliver

24 March 2023

9.1/10

“Extraordinary Hampden with perfectly integrated alcohol. This one is really fun!”

Aroma

Pineapple Ester Funky Concentrated Pastries

Taste

Pineapple Overripe Ester Olive Strong

Photo of the rum Plantation Jamaica HJF taken from user Oliver

Adrian Wahl

20 December 2022

9.0/10

“Was für ein brutales Gerät. Eine DER Abfüllungen in 2021 für einen sehr fairen Preis. Plantation hat da wohl doch ein paar Schätze im Keller liegen. Gerne mehr davon.”

Photo of the rum Plantation Jamaica HJF taken from user Adrian Wahl

Leo Tomczak

19 December 2022

9.0/10

“A few months later tasted again and must correct me significantly upwards. Cool part and necessarily try times in peace, if you have the opportunity for it.”

Photo of the rum Plantation Jamaica HJF taken from user Leo Tomczak

Joe95

8 March 2022

9.1/10

“Probably the best Plantation bottling for me (although it's more of an LMDW selection). A Hampden high esters as we like them, in the line of an excellent <H>. In addition to the roasted tropical fruits (banana, pineapple...), there are some empyreumatic notes. The strawberry tagada and Haribot banana candy side is just exquisite. A perfectly integrated alcohol that allows an interminable finish. A must !”

Benoit Mahe

4 November 2021

9.1/10

“The nose starts on a nice greediness: it smells good molasses. With a little time, notes of cheese (ewe?) and olive appear. The profile is more closed and less fruity than on other Hampden, but it is pleasant. The mouth is powerful but the alcohol is well integrated. The balance of the mouth is perfect: we have greed and fruit. A nice selection.”

Aroma

Pineapple Molasses Ester Olive Woody

Taste

Olive Pineapple Ester Solvents Smooth

crazyforgoodbooze

1 February 2022

9.2/10

“Absolutely epic Hampden in my opinion. The 70.3% are incredibly well integrated, there's other Hampdens that scratch with 58% significantly more. This one is just incredibly delicious oily, intense and balanced and concentrated. Somewhat irritating is the note of Provolone/Pecorino cheese, which is there both on the nose and taste. But the whole is wonderfully rounded by baked banana, acacia honey, Virginia tobacco, some mint or eucalyptus, overripe pineapple, some lime and olive brine at the end. The finish gets a bit woodier, more medicinal and slightly tart, bacony, but incredibly tasty and not too much wood or too much ester in any form. Just perfectly balanced! I'll have to give this one a try in May Tai! 🤤🇯🇲🤙But beware: the needs 1.5h time to breathe!⚠️”

Aroma

Olive Cheese Pineapple Concentrated Minty

Taste

Olive Pineapple Minty Eucalyptus Ester

TheRhumhoe

19 March 2023

9.0/10

“Clairement une des meilleures sorties de Plantation à ce jour. Le nez est d’une grande concentration aromatique entre l’ananas, la banane et la mangue trop mûrs, les esters, les solvants, la colle et le vernis qui se fondent parfaitement aux notes boisées, épicées et pâtissières, et le soupçon de goudron qui rajoute une influence terpénique assez singulière chez Hampden. Il y a également des notes d’olive qui s’ajoutent après aération. Un profil aussi complet qu’exubérant au nez. En bouche, on est sur un véritable dragon : puissant, majestueux, mais gare à son souffle de feu. Les 70 degrés sont extrêmement bien intégrés, mais ils rappellent bien au palais que ça chauffe malgré tout. Extrêmement fruité et phénolique, le funk est clairement de la partie. Les tannins, l’olive et les agrumes marquent le rhum de leur empreinte avec quelques belles notes pimentées, boisées, empyreumatiques et un soupçon caramélisé. Le rhum est huileux, intense et complexe en bouche, une vraie réussite. La finale, très longue, souffle telle un vent chaud et fruité, avec quelques phénols, des épices et des notes de caoutchouc. Elle est tout de même plus docile que l’attaque en bouche. Une véritable bête indomptable que ce Hampden, lourd, charpenté, aromatique, complexe et très savoureux. Une très belle expérience qui mérite son prix.”

Aroma

Tropical fruit Banana Pineapple Mango Overripe

Taste

Tropical fruit Pineapple Banana Sour Citrus

Photo of the rum Plantation Jamaica HJF taken from user TheRhumhoe

Thunderbird

9 December 2022

9.1/10

“A first class Hampden with the full power Jamaica ! More need not be said about this”

Aroma

Ester Pineapple Woody Pastries Concentrated

Taste

Pineapple Woody Ester Overripe Oily

mto75

18 April 2022

9.1/10

“Hampden nose at its best! Buttery notes, pastry / baking spice, pineapple, solvent, caramel. Even though the 70% ABV is brute, and you can only sip here, it fits together well for me here. Fermented fruit, spice, olive and wood on the palate. The finish is toasty and meaty. Plantation has really hit it big here! Again, quite a bit better than the Old Brothers HJF 2002. Plantation's courage to keep the barrel strength has clearly paid off. I wonder, however, how the Old Brothers would have been at cask strength 🤔 (unfortunately, it was diluted from 76.6% to 53.6%).”

Aroma

Solvents Pineapple Pastries Buttery Custard

Taste

Fermented Pineapple Woody Olive Roasted

Johannes

20 January 2022

9.2/10

“I would not have expected that from Plantation. A real board with 70%”

Frank

5 February 2023

9.2/10

“Meine Herren ist das ein Brett!!! Nase: voluminös, kräftig und intensiv, ohne dass die über 70% in irgendeiner Weise stören oder gar die Aromen überdecken. Im Gegenteil. Er wirkt total rund. Feine Ester führen direkt zu süßen oder leicht säuerlichen Früchten, wie Johannisbeere, Kirsche, Orange und Banane. Eine kräftig würzige Süße von Ahornsirup und dunklem Honig gehen in Karamell, getoastetes Holz und etwas Kakao über. Insgesamt würzig-karamellig-säuerlich-süß. Super! 92 Gaumen: Wahnsinn. Natürlich spürt man die 70%. Aber von alkoholischer Schärfe keine Spur. Der hohe ABV macht den Rum sehr cremig aber auch ziemlich adstringent zu Beginn. Ester kommen, aber eher verdeckt. Vielmehr bekomme ich eine intensive speckige Umami-Note, die in eine angenehme Würzigkeit mit einem feinen Hauch Minze und Lakritze übergeht. Für mich ist auch hier die Ananas die Tongebende Frucht. Hinten kommt noch etwas Kakao hinzu. 92 Ich bin ziemlich begeistert. Super integrierter Alkohol, dichte und vielfältige Aromen, tolle Geschmackskurve, intensiver, toller Rum! Man kann sich noch streiten, ob das letzte Jahr Nachlagerung im Cognac-Fass notwendig gewesen wäre. Sicherlich kommen dadurch erst die Fruchtaronen zur Geltung. Ich hätte ihn auch gerne „pur“ gehabt!”

Aroma

Intense Complex Strong Spicy Fruity

Taste

Strong Intense Astringent Creamy Delicious

Photo of the rum Plantation Jamaica HJF taken from user Frank

Rodolphe

2 February 2022

9.0/10

“Super Hampden. An epic fruity because to the traditional notes of super ripe pineapple, banana and lemon comes a kind of strawberry candy (the Cognac barrel had to play here... look on the side of savanna 😁) On the other hand even if the alcohol is very well integrated, I find that it calms down a bit anyway! I added a very slight hint of water to it and it was just perfect.”

Aroma

Pineapple Ester Banana Fruity Pastries

Taste

Oily Strong Pineapple Overripe Woody

Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓

3 April 2022

9.1/10

“What a perfectly balanced hummingbird! That should really be more than 70% vol. Never! 😋😋😋”

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Jamaica

Distillery
Hampden

Bottler
Maison Ferrand

Brand
Plantation

RumX ID
RX10636

ABV
70,3%

Category
Pot Still Rum

Vintage
2002

Mark
HJF

Made from
Molasses

Distillation
Pot Still

Age
19 years

No. of bottles
354

Bottle volume
70cl

Price range
Under 250€

Type of spirit
Rum

What is the price trend for this rum?

231 €

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