Valinch & Mallet Hampden Single Cask HGML
Intricate, fruity, and deeply aged Jamaican gem.
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The Single Cask HGML is a distinguished Jamaican rum, crafted in 1983 at the Hampden distillery by Valinch & Mallet. With 35 years of aging, this limited edition boasts complex ester and fruity aromas, complemented by solvent and pastry notes. On the palate, rich tropical fruits and esters blend with hints of licorice and barrel, delivering a harmonious balance. Despite moderate alcohol, its refined and vibrant profile is a testament to its unique aging process. Esteemed for its elegant integration of flavors, this 55.3% ABV rum is a collectors' delight, with only 237 bottles available. Explore its intricate composition on RumX, where enthusiasts share insights and acquire fine spirits.
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About the Hampden distillery
The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 15,820 times with an average of 8.4/10.
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Jour 10 du calendrier de Samples de Luxe. Et regoûté un an et demi après. Les esthers et les fruits explosent au nez. La Jamaïque évidente. Du bois verni et comme un nez de masque de plongée. La bouche est étonnement douce et pourtant très expressive, à l’image d’un clairin haïtien. La finale est longue sur les fruits. Un rhum libre et fougueux mais pas classique, bien que j’ai reconnu Hampden. Je suis stupéfait de lire que ce rhum a 35 ans !! Je lui en avais donné 8. C’est seulement une fois le verre vidé que son grand âge se fait sentir pour la première fois avec du vieux bois et de la réglisse. J’aime beaucoup.
Excellent Hampden with impressive key data.
A very fine profile of old continental Hampden with great elegance, remarkable roundness and marked by the heaviness of tropical fruit and cherry. Phenolic notes are present but not aggressive. Pastry, toffee, marzipan, vanilla and almond add their share of deliciousness to this complex, elaborate profile. The palate is opulent, very fruity (tropical fruit, citrus) and very aromatic. This is a profile of great depth, combining funky heaviness, pastry indulgence and cask finesse. The balance of flavors is perfect. The alcohol is remarkably well integrated. The finish is long and refined. Olive, lemon, banana, pineapple, mango, esters, solvents, glue, sweet spices (anise, licorice, vanilla), wood and pastry (caramel, marzipan). A superb rum that evolves gracefully throughout the tasting.
A very nice drop not afflicted by the long aging. Very well balanced and complex.