Bristol Hampden Jamaica Trelawney County DOK 2009
Most love the intense Hampden nose, ripe fruit and approachable ABV; critics find it a bit thin and less punchy than full-proof DOKs. Consensus: very good, finesse over brute force.
Fans of high-ester Jamaican funk who want the classic DOK glue-and-pineapple profile in a more relaxed, sipping-friendly 47.5% format rather than full cask strength.
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Gentler DOK funk, big nose
If you enjoy Hampden funk but find full-proof DOK a bit much, this keeps the nose and fruity esters while toning down the power—great as a softer reference point.
Power seekers chasing explosive, high-ABV DOKs or anyone who wants deep oak, pastry notes and maximum intensity from their Hampden bottlings.
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About the Hampden distillery
The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 17,499 times with an average of 8.4/10.
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A high ester content is felt during the tasting, but I think it feels pleasant - an explosion of fruit flavor that lingers on the palate for a long time.
A 2009 DOK, the legendary vintage with some really good bangers. Unfortunately, I have to admit that the Bristol bottlings can't keep up with the competition. Here, too, the rum seems a little thin to me, unfortunately.
24.02.2023 Enjoying some samples at home with a good friend. Colour Light in colour. Nose Intense, faint wood, folvents, floral, fruity, overripe, light cherry, spice, faint mango. Palate Medium intense, balanced, round, light wood, light solvent, ginger, fruity, overripe, light banana, light floral. Finish Long and warm, balanced, fruits, light mango, light floral, light wood.
The nose sums up everything we love about Hampden. The classic markers are well present with a perfect balance and without any mark of alcohol. Without surprise the mouth is not very powerful. A DOK all in delicacy what. We keep all the same the markers of the distillery. The finish is a bit short, slightly bitter and spicy. After having tasted it again I raise the note a bit because the nose is really fabulous and I found the mouth longer and less flat than the first time.