Salon du Rhum Hampden Jamaica C<>H 1993 28yr 57,8%

RX11797 Very good Pot Still Rum Single Cask 187 bottles Above 250€

8.9/1058 ratings

Community rating

“Exceptionally complex and balanced with tropical fruits and smoky notes.”

The "Jamaica C<>H" by Salon du Rhum, sourced from Hampden distillery, offers a complex and enticing experience. With a powerhouse nose of pineapple, solvents, varnish, and esters, it unfolds tropical fruits and oak with a subtle medicinal note. On the palate, expect a vibrant fusion of pineapple, banana, and lemon, complemented by a hint of chocolate, vanilla, and spicy pepper. The wood and mild smokiness enhance the balanced yet intense flavor profile. This 28-year-aged, cask strength rum (57.8% ABV) delivers an evolution in every sip, from fruity to slightly astringent notes. Limited to just 187 bottles, it promises both a unique introduction and a memorable finish, marking it as a standout for connoisseurs.

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Highlights

Powerful and complex nose with tropical fruits
Balanced yet intense flavor profile
Unique and memorable finish

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How does this rum taste?

The Jamaica C<>H from Hampden is a complex, well-balanced rum with tropical fruit, citrus, and woody notes. Some find it a bit sour or bitter, but overall, it’s delightfully intense and elegantly integrated. Highly recommended for seasoned enthusiasts.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Pineapple Solvents Varnish Ester Tropical fruit Mango

Taste

Pineapple Solvents Barrel Banana Lemon Mango

Finish

Pineapple Barrel Pastries Smoky Lemon Spice

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DomM

3 June 2023

9.1/10

“This one is just delightful imho. Very well balanced and more on the elegant side.”

Aroma

Pineapple Sour Ester Funky Oak

Taste

Pineapple Pastries Cinnamon Barrel Vanilla

Photo of the rum Jamaica C<>H taken from user DomM

Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

30 October 2022

8.8/10

“A very nice and fruity release. Great balance between the roasted wood and fruits complimented with spices and light chocolate. I liked the smoky wood and fruit/pastry mix on the finish.”

Aroma

Varnish Pineapple Intense Woody Cherry

Taste

Vanilla Woody Roasted Pineapple Cinnamon

Adrian Wahl

4 June 2023

9.1/10

“Really sexy nose. Also a surprise on the palate. I would have been better off buying it. After the first reviews, I was a little skeptical, but absolutely pleasantly surprised.”

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Basti

13 May 2024

9.3/10

“Der macht im Glas richtig Alarm. Man wird nahezu erschlagen von Klebstoff, Lösungsmitteln und Lack sobald man seine Nase übers Glas hält. Trotzdem - oder gerade deshalb - möchte man direkt weiter riechen, denn nach und nach entspannt sich die Lage etwas und es kommen auch andere Aromen zum Vorschein. Im Mund - anders als erwartet - dominieren die fruchtigen Noten in Form von süßer Ananas, Banane und Mango. Gefällt mir außerordentlich gut! Für mich auf Augenhöhe mit dem Rumclub Treasure Cask C<>H. 2. Verkostung: Der Rum gefällt mir einfach unglaublich gut. Von der Nase bis hin zum Abgang. Eine Geschmackexplosion am Gaumen.”

Aroma

Solvents Glue Varnish Ester Young wood

Taste

Tropical fruit Intense Creamy Sweet Floral

Photo of the rum Jamaica C<>H taken from user Basti

Jakob

14 March 2022

8.5/10

“Classic profile, slightly smoky, more on the sour side, although without completely overturning. Unfortunately, this dominance of acidity and barrel influences is already somewhat at the expense of complexity.”

Aroma

Oak Pineapple Mango Banana Unknown

Taste

Barrel Allspice Pastries Caramelized Pineapple

TheRhumhoe

21 May 2023

9.0/10

“Un bel exemple d’Hampden vieilli sur le Vieux Continent. Le nez est extrêmement fruité, tel une véritable corbeille de fruits tropicaux (banane, ananas, mangue, papaye) de fruits rouges (cerise) et d’agrumes (citron vert, orange) qui embaume les nasaux. Les notes médicinales sont concentrées et très bien intégrés à l’ensemble. Des notes de chêne, de vanille, d’épices, de saumure et d’olive s’entrecroisent pour un mélange des plus aromatiques. Le verre vide laisse une impression de bonbon arlequin. Un nez qui combine puissance et élégance. L’attaque en bouche est pour le moins franche et directe, sur des saveurs très sensuelles de fruits tropicaux (ananas, mangue, banane) de citron et de marmelade, suivies par des épices chaudes sur la cannelle et le poivre, puis assorties de notes fumées et boisées beaucoup plus sèches. Le côté pâtissier et gourmand tapisse le palais avec sa lourdeur. L’alcool est bien intégré. Les arômes ont tendance à s’effacer légèrement en fin de bouche. Un plaisir intense mais légèrement trop court. La finale se veut très longue, sèche et épicée, voir empyreumatique avec des notes fumées très pesantes. La lourdeur s’intensifie sur les fruits exotiques, les agrumes et les notes médicinales, le tout étant vite rattrapé par une touche de cuir, de pâtisserie, de notes minérales et un boisé presque astringent. Un très beau Hampden continental au global, qui manque peut-être d’un poil de profondeur par rapport à son confrère de 1990.”

Aroma

Tropical fruit Banana Pineapple Papaya Mango

Taste

Tropical fruit Pineapple Banana Citrus Sour

Photo of the rum Jamaica C<>H taken from user TheRhumhoe

cigares

20 January 2023

8.7/10

“Jour 17 du calendrier Samples de Luxe. Explosion au nez avec du vernis, des fruits tropicaux et du funky. Ouh ! L’alcool attaque fort, mais aussitôt les arômes tapissent la bouche. Un côté solvants, une belle amertume et un côté prune. La finale est plutôt longue et on sent le vieillissement de presque 30 ans ! Le bois reste relativement discret. Le verre vide donne un petit côté caoutchouc discret. Très beau rhum. A regoûter avec un peu d’oxydation. J’avais parié sur le LROK d’Habitation Velier 67%.”

Aroma

Varnish Tropical fruit Mango

Taste

Solvents Allspice Tropical fruit

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Thunderbird

1 March 2024

8.8/10

“Das ist ein 1993er , der mich nicht zu 100 % überzeugt! Der Säureanteil überwiegt, es fehlt ihm an Komplexität , Marzipan und Gebäck sind nur im Hintergrund wahrnehmbar. Fasseinfluss ist ebenfalls vorhanden… Er kann mit den anderen 93er da definitiv nicht mithalten”

Aroma

Pineapple Solvents Ester Tropical fruit Sour

Taste

Pastries Barrel Pineapple Vanilla Allspice

Photo of the rum Jamaica C<>H taken from user Thunderbird

Serge

11 April 2023

8.9/10

“Lecker. Schwer mit viel Frucht und Säure. Holz angenehm mit Leder, etwas mandeliges wie bei Macarons. Zudem erinnert mich irgendwas auch an Druckerschwärze oder eher Matrizen.”

Aroma

Pineapple Solvents Varnish Ester Heavy

Photo of the rum Jamaica C<>H taken from user Serge

Mike H.

10 March 2023

8.6/10

“Nice but more in your face Hampden. There’s a slight burnt flavor that I dislike a little bit which keeps my note in the mid 80s.”

Aroma

Pineapple Mango Tropical fruit Solvents Varnish

Taste

Pineapple Solvents Barrel Mango Caramelized

Photo of the rum Jamaica C<>H taken from user Mike H.

John Coffey

9 March 2022

9.3/10

“For me much more funky than the 1990 ! Superbly integrated alcohol. Superb nose !”

Long John Silver

17 February 2023

9.3/10

“Wow è così devastante all'olfatto con solventi, esteri e frutta a pasta gialla a farla da padrone, tutto avvolto dalla quercia e da un leggero calore alcolico che si rivela pepato. Sul retro olfatto esce fuori un leggero erbaceo che aggiunge una nuova spinta. In bocca limone e ananas dominano assieme al calore alcolico che esce sotto forma di solventi e viene subito smorzato dal pepato e dalla leggera dolcezza zuccherina generale un poco vanigliata. Il tutto ammorbidito dalla botte che chiude il sorso con sentori di cioccolato fondente e bruciacchiato. Il finale è di medio alta intensità e ritorna prepotente la frutta che da ananas e limone dona sfumature anche di prugna, con un tocco minerale. Chiude con del bruciato e dei frutti di bosco in un'alito di fumo.”

Aroma

Pineapple Mango Sour Unknown Tropical fruit

Taste

Lemon Pineapple Tropical fruit Banana Mango

Photo of the rum Jamaica C<>H taken from user Long John Silver

Leo Tomczak

23 December 2023

8.8/10

“Tolle Nase. Der Mund kann nicht ganz mithalten. Etwas durcheinander aus sauren Esternoten, Banane und rauchiger Note. Super Abfüllung”

Ma_Lau

4 October 2022

9.2/10

“Big kill. Mouth furiously reminiscent of the savanna grand aroma compagnie des Indes”

Santo

20 December 2023

8.6/10

“Malgré un nez enchanteur la bouche est très en dessous dominé par l'amertume le bois et les agrumes. Je préfère largement son grand frère de 90.”

Photo of the rum Jamaica C<>H taken from user Santo

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Jamaica

Distillery
Hampden

Bottler
Salon du Rhum

RumX ID
RX11797

ABV
57,8%

Category
Pot Still Rum

Vintage
1993

Mark
C<>H

Made from
Molasses

Distillation
Pot Still

Age
28 years

No. of bottles
187

Bottle volume
70cl

Price range
Above 250€

Type of spirit
Rum

What is the price trend for this rum?

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