TAST'TOE 1983 Jamaica Rum HD&LP

A sophisticated, balanced, tropical Jamaican rum.

Rich tropical fruit aromas
Smooth and creamy palate
Well-integrated alcohol
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The 1983 HD&LP Rum offers bold tropical fruit and creamy flavors, balanced by subtle wood notes. Its elegance and integrated alcohol are praised by enthusiasts.

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    How does this rum taste?

    The 1983 Jamaica Rum HD&LP from Hampden distillery, bottled by TAST'TOE, offers a unique blend of tropical fruits, esters, and complexity. Aged for over 37 years and with an ABV of 53.6%, this limited-edition rum showcases vibrant nose notes and a lush palate featuring pineapple and burnt sugar. Users appreciate its balance, sweetness, and well-integrated alcohol, but some prefer more intensity and complexity at this price point.

    Aroma

    Tropical fruit Glue Ester Papaya

    Taste

    Tropical fruit Pineapple Burnt sugar Roasted

    How is this rum rated?

    9.0/10 24 reviews
    Top 5% Jamaica
    Top 8% Hampden

    again such a 🦄 where the expectations are high (also in view of the price, and btw again best thanks to Tom for the FT). At the beginning, the HD portion dominates the nsse, but after some time in the glass, the LP roast sauce also comes through nicely. On the palate, I would even put the LP over the HD portion. It's an interesting combination. But I also wonder if leaving both separately would not have been the better choice 🤔

    Tasted together with the RC HQNB! This is also a very good blend, with a changeable nose between classic Hampden and LongPond flavors! The palate is soft and creamy and also with the familiar flavors, the same goes for the finish! But in direct comparison it loses to the HQNB! This is there clearly more intense and flavorful

    The nose is dominated by the Hampden, I thought until I held my nose over the glass again after 10min and found the typical Long Pond umami note! A chimera this rum! on the palate the same game, in addition surprisingly sweet and surprisingly little woody for the age. The rum is already intense but not a monster but on the contrary wonderfully balanced with excellent integrated alcohol. The finish reflects the flavors well without becoming too woody.An elegant connoisseur's drop that does not reach the maximum on the intensity scale, but that is not necessary.Would I buy a bottle? No, not at this price. (Thanks to Tom for the sample!)

    Tasted in direct comparison with the Distilia Vane 1983 (RX12843). In the nose, the TasTToe is clearly fruitier and "sweeter". Here I have more the impression of a Jamaica blend in the glass to have (with the "Vane" was the "Hampden" in the nose very concise). On the palate, the flavors continue. Wow, we are absolutely back in the Champions League here as far as Jamaican rums go. Compared to the "Vane" less dry and also fruitier. The barrel influence comes out more strongly and brings a great spice to it. I would describe the TasTToe as a tad less complex, but more drinkable. Both outstanding rums with impressive key data!

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Bottler
    RumX ID
    RX13386
    ABV
    53,6%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Vintage
    1983
    Cask number
    #5
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    37 years 5mo
    No. of bottles
    220
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    TAST'TOE • Hampden 1983   37yr   53,6% 1983 Jamaica Rum HD&LP

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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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