Hampden Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 25 DOK

"Nose is very nice and intense. Lots of fruits and funk to begin with. After some time to breath, spices and some smokiness shows up. Very enjoyable yet demanding given the high ester level. High intensity on the palate as well: lots of fruits and ester notes. A bit of sweetness to balance the overall profile. Still quite lively while the cask took off the harshest edges."

"Inspired nose with the expected fruit esters and heavy sweet notes of caramel, vanilla and pastry. The palate continues to be close to the expected DOK profile, the whole passes into tart fruit acidity, which in my eyes, however, lacks a clear counterpart in the form of heavy flavors - be it pointed sweetness or wood influences."

"Beautiful, palatable DOK. Lots of tropical fruit, some honey and marzipan, bitter almonds and a little mirabelle vinegar, as well as lime zest. Personally, the wood influence here is definitely too much for me, the younger bottlings are more fun in my opinion. It's definitely fun, but the finish is also a little astringent and tart and not quite as complex and intensely long-lasting as other DOKs and almost too round. I also find 130€ for 0.5l 100% continental matured DOK a bit much compared to other similar bottlings from the same vintage. However, if you haven't yet been able to buy or tried one, this is definitely the best advice!"

"Pineapple and mango on neat ester with a portion of glue. On the palate, especially candied pineapple and a mix of other tropical fruits lingers on the tongue. The finish funky and creamy leaves nice fruit notes and contains no trace of alcohol felt. Even though the finish is very long the rum doesn't quite kill the palate (like some other DOK). Although it is a "relatively long" aged DOK I don't really see a trace of wood. Against so many fruity esters tannins and Co. have just no chance."

"Surprisingly round and accessible for a DOK. Is just the question of whether I want to see that nowpositive or negative. Had him in comparison to the CDI DOK 60%. In the end, I like the RC more. Valuations beyond the 90finde I very sporty, but I would also give very high 88, if there were not the price.129€ for 0.5 liters of a continental stored DOK is simply too much. But the market has jagezahlt it and thus spoken.In proportion I found there the TasTToe DOK 0.7Liter for 105€, Road Rummers DOK 0.7 liters for110€ and also the Samaroli Cask"

"Oh yes, I love High-Ester... and it meets my expectations by and large! However, it is surprisingly very round with well-integrated alcohol! A little missing me something the edges! But that is complaining at a high level! It is a great rum"

"Candied fruit, overripe fruit and rum raisins characterize the aroma. On the palate again the typical fruity flavor with the familiar ester notes. A complex and round, almost quaffable rum. The DOK is clearly recognizable. In fact the best And tastiest I had"

"Very good, round, delicious Hampden DOK (High Ester). Nose: Classic DOK with a bit impacts of the barrel. Palate: Classic DOK, Spicy Finish: Medium long, classic DOK Update 07.09.2024 - Blind DOK Tasting - 7th and last place. In direct comparsion to other DOK’s he can’t keep up!!"

"Tested against RX13772. He was probably destined to win from the start in this somewhat unequal duel. Apart from that, I have to say it's a real cracker. Fortunately, I was able to get hold of it at the original price. It's really great for the price."

"Einer meiner liebsten Rums, Super fruchtig, Ananas, funky high Esther. Nachtrag: Dieser Dok ist mein absoluter Favorit, ich konnte in dem letzten Jahr viele Dok Abfüllungen verkosten, doch bleibt dieser für mich gerade auch im direkt vergleich Jahrgang 2009, meine Nummer 1."

"Young DOK rums are more common, but so long aged DOKs are not found too often. Accordingly, I was excited about this bottling. In the nose, as expected, intensely Jamaican, but the esters were somewhat tamed by the long rest in the barrel. A harmonious balance of glue, pineapple, citrus and a touch of vanilla. In the mouth the same picture: funky with some wood, honey and nuts. The palate is struck by how harmoniously it all comes together here. The finish is long and warm, the alcohol super integrated. A great rum, very round and despite barrel strength relaxed drinkable."

"Extremely round for a DOK, but still everything you would expect from a DOK! Significantly fruitier than the Valinch, for example."

"Nase kommt modriges Holz zum Vorschein. Im Geschmack begleitet das modrige Holz. Sonst typischer Dok, der nicht al zu heftig kommt. Der mild und zurückhaltend."

"Leute, das ist genau mein Geschmack von Rum. Viel Ester in der Nase, außerdem Klebstoff und tropische Früchte. Sehr funky. Am Gaumen auch meistens Ester, außerdem wieder Klebstoff und tropische Früchte wie Ananas. Sehr lecker, deshalb die 9 vorm Komma. Genau mein Ding ;-)"

"Ein sehr guter Rum. Er ist sehr harmonisch ohne seine DOK Identität zu verstecken. Kraftvoll aber elegant. Angenehme Trinkstärke."