Old Brothers Hampden Jamaican Rum (The Nectar) HJF

Jamaican Rum (The Nectar) HJF showcases a tropical, citrus-infused profile with pastry notes, satisfying many with its balance and subtle complexity.

8.7  / 10  (42 reviews)

Vibrant, fruity, balanced, with pastry undertones.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Vibrant tropical fruit aroma
    • Balanced and complex profile
    • Elegant and fresh tasting notes

    The Jamaican Rum (The Nectar) HJF, from Hampden distillery, is an 18-year-old limited release bottled by Old Brothers at cask strength (53.6% ABV). Renowned for its vibrant tropical aroma featuring banana, pineapple, and citrus, this rum delivers a complex taste profile of citrus, pastries, and overripe tropical fruits. Users praise its fresh, well-balanced, and fruity character with subtle notes of spice and wood. While some find it lacking in extreme intensity typical of older Hampdens, others appreciate its accessible ester levels and elegant nose. This rum is an exemplar of finely aged Jamaican spirits, satisfying both seasoned enthusiasts and newcomers.

    Aroma

    Pineapple Banana Solvents Varnish

    Taste

    Pineapple Tropical fruit Citrus Spicy

    How is this rum rated?

    8.7  / 10  (42 reviews)
    Top 16% Jamaica
    Top 26% Hampden

    "Once again a very tasty bottling that really suits my taste. Pure or as a mixer, it shows its best side. I think it's a shame that you can no longer get hold of it. I would definitely have bought it"

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    8.7 / 10
    Review by: zabo

    "Nose is delightful with lots of fruits (tropical fruit jam - if such thing exists) nicely balanced against wood and roasted notes. Just the right amount of funk and aging. For me quite up there in terms of Hampdens. Very enjoyable on the nose as well. Again, nicely balanced with lots of fruits (for me more banana than in other Hampden marks) well rounded from the cask and bottles at an approachable ABV without feeling diluted."

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    8.8 / 10
    Review by: DomM

    "Amazing flavors of powdered rouge and menthol, heavy vanilla and herbaceous, spice (with pepper, cinnamon… and baking spices). The dried fruits was fresh, uncooked or not even dry completely, with an aroma of olives and tea and unknown spices. woody, very complex. The complexity is the highest of the several, slightly higher than <>H, and is sufficiently open to not be closed at all. But the pleasure is a little bit lower. The smell-taste consistency, in addition to the intense tropical fruit notes, there are deep vanilla with tea and unknown plant/spice notes. The order of tropical fruits'presentation is slightly different from typical Hampden (HV, Continental Age, etc.). Overall, the flavors are complex and very layered, fulfilling my expectations of Hampden."

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    9.1 / 10
    Review by: lamb Dave

    "Solid fruity (rather berry) Hampden"

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    8.5 / 10
    Review by: Tschusikowsky
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX11172
    ABV
    53,6%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Vintage
    2002
    Mark
    HJF
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Double Retort Pot Still
    Age
    18 years 6mo
    No. of bottles
    428
    Bottle volume
    50cl
    Price range
    <250€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Old Brothers • Hampden 2002 &nbsp; 18yr &nbsp; 53,6% Jamaican Rum (The Nectar) HJF

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    Ø Market value
    209€

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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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