The Whisky Jury Hampden Jamaica Rum C<>H

Jamaica Rum C<>H showcases complex ester and tropical fruit with woody undertones, appreciated for its balanced character and long finish, though intensely alcoholic.

9.1  / 10  (22 reviews)

Intensely flavorful, complex, aged Hampden masterpiece.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Complex ester profile
    • Balanced and nuanced character
    • Long, warm finish

    The Jamaica Rum C<>H is a distinguished release from Hampden Distillery, noted for its remarkable 28-year aging process and limited availability, with only 65 bottles. Distilled from molasses using a pot still, it embodies a complex profile with prominent ester notes, tropical fruit flavors, and an undertone of overripe fruit. The rum is praised for its well-balanced and nuanced character, presenting an intricate mix of woody and umami elements. At a robust 58.9% ABV, its cask strength may require time or a splash of water to appreciate fully. Rum connoisseurs commend its compelling blend of flavors, though some find it slightly acidic on the finish, maintaining its status as a luxurious and elegant choice among seasoned aficionados.

    Aroma

    Overripe Ester Pineapple Glue

    Taste

    Tropical fruit Pineapple Ester Astringent

    How is this rum rated?

    9.1  / 10  (22 reviews)
    Top 3% Jamaica
    Top 5% Hampden

    "Brine, old cooking fat, nail polish remover, fermented fruit. What doesn't sound very tempting is a finely balanced, highly complex wealth of aromas that make up a high-quality rum. Astringency just tolerable, but too much acidity in the finish for me. Therefore not top of the league for me."

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    8.3 / 10
    Review by: Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓

    "Great fireworks. Creamy texture like the other world-class Hampdens. Strikes just the right balance between acidity, fruit and esters. Super elegant, light-footed rum. Slightly metallic notes on the finish."

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    9.2 / 10
    Review by: Leo Tomczak

    "Up to now, I haven't been able to do much with most continentally matured Hampdens or Jamaicans from the 90s (in relation to the price) and have a preference for tropically matured ones. But this one tastes quite good to me and is definitely one of the better/best I've tried. Reminds me of the Salon du Rhum, which I also found very cool."

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    8.8 / 10
    Review by: Serge

    "Really nice Hampden with a great complexity, a lot of wood, grilled meat and grilled fruits. In the aftertaste the fruits are getting a bit fresher (pears and apple juice). Shout out to Tom and Quent :)"

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    9.2 / 10
    Review by: Lot-NAS
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX12648
    ABV
    58,9%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Vintage
    1993
    Cask number
    #8271
    Mark
    C<>H
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    28 years 11mo
    No. of bottles
    65
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    The Whisky Jury • Hampden 1993 &nbsp; 28yr &nbsp; 58,9% Jamaica Rum C<>H

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    Ø Market value
    859€

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    About the Hampden distillery

    The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 15,309 times with an average of 8.4/10.

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