Valinch & Mallet Hampden Single Cask HGML

The Single Cask HGML offers a rich blend of esters and tropical fruit notes, with a balanced complexity that shines through decades of careful aging.

9.0  / 10  (20 reviews)

Intricate, fruity, and deeply aged Jamaican gem.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Complex and rich flavors
    • Smooth alcohol integration
    • Unique aging profile

    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.

    Aroma

    Pineapple Fruity Pastries Solvents

    Taste

    Ester Fruity Pineapple Licorice

    How is this rum rated?

    9.0  / 10  (20 reviews)
    Top 5% Jamaica
    Top 9% Hampden

    "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."

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    8.7 / 10
    Review by: cigares

    "Excellent Hampden with impressive key data."

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    9.1 / 10
    Review by: Oliver

    "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."

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    9.1 / 10
    Review by: TheRhumhoe

    "A very nice drop not afflicted by the long aging. Very well balanced and complex. "

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    9.3 / 10
    Review by: Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX1338
    ABV
    55,3%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Vintage
    1983
    Cask number
    #19-3501R
    Mark
    HGML
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    35 years
    No. of bottles
    237
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Valinch & Mallet • Hampden 1983   35yr   55,3% Single Cask HGML

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    Ø Market value
    943€

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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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