Famille Ricci Hampden HPDN (The Book Edition) 1983 39yr 57,9%

Aged complexity in tropical flavor harmony.

HPDN "The Book Edition" blends intense tropical fruit notes with roasted, woody undertones. Its smooth, balanced character belies its cask strength

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Intense tropical fruit notes
    • Smooth, balanced profile
    • Well-integrated alcohol

    The "HPDN (The Book Edition)" is a distinguished Jamaican rum from the renowned Hampden distillery, selected and bottled by Famille Ricci. Distilled in 1983 and aged for an impressive 39 years, it delivers rich tropical notes of overripe banana and pineapple interwoven with roasted and woody essences. Users appreciate its smooth yet intense profile, with a finely integrated 57.9% ABV cask strength. Although some question its age, the unique and well-balanced flavors, complemented by a subtle ester influence, make it a fascinating exploration for rum aficionados. This rum offers a distinctive Jamaican experience valued for its depth and longevity.

    Most frequently mentioned flavors

    Aroma

    Banana Pineapple Overripe Woody

    Taste

    Pineapple Roasted Ester Cherry

    Finish

    Dry Woody Marzipan Tropical fruit

    How is this rum rated?

    9.0/10
    13 reviews

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    Jamaica

    Top 9%

    Hampden

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    9.0/10

    "Price to quality can be argued but the quality can't. A very fruity, intense and well balanced rum. I like the roasted wood on the profile, nicely balanced without being dominant. ABV is very well integrated."

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    9.0/10

    "Visit to Famille Ricci ! We had the great pleasure to taste this 39 years old Hampden ! This rum has been much talked about: is it really 39 years old? What I can say is that by drinking it, the question no longer arises: it remains only pleasure, curiosity and exploration. The main aromas that come out are overripe banana, tropical fruits (pineapple, mango), olive, brine but all in a very polished form, melted by time. The balance here is, I think, quite unique for this type of wine, of which I am not a big fan at the base.The alcohol is well integrated."

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    8.9/10

    "Roa curls 8"

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    9.5/10

    "A very special rum. Believe it’s ~1100 ester count but is not dominated at all by these esters. It’s really delicious, completely overwhelming flavour of jamaica rum but completely smooth too. Certainly ricci is on my map now"

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX13336
    ABV
    57,9%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Vintage
    1983
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    39 years
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Famille Ricci • Hampden 1983   39yr   57,9% HPDN (The Book Edition)

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    887€

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    About the Hampden distillery

    The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 13,954 times with an average of 8.4/10.


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