How does this rum taste?
- Intense tropical fruit notes
- Complex and balanced
- Pleasant long finish
The Single Cask Rum C<>H from Hampden, distilled in 1990 and bottled by Duncan Taylor, reflects a top-tier Jamaican rum. With an ABV of 52.9%, this limited edition of 294 bottles is cherished for its tropical fruit aromas and overripe fruit flavors, notably pineapple, papaya, and mango. User impressions highlight a balanced, intense flavor with notes of vanilla and light smoky finish. Esteemed for its engaging nose and integrated alcohol, it offers a dry, fruity finish. While some find it slightly less intense than other Hampden offerings, it remains a beloved choice among enthusiasts for its complexity and balance.
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About the Hampden distillery
The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 15,259 times with an average of 8.4/10.
To Hampden
"05.03.2016 Finally back in Kolding again after some years at Messe C in Fredericia. Much easier to get home when it's within walking distance. Had my good friend from Singapore visit for a month and that ended up in a lot of tasting π Tony brought this one, a bottle birth that became very popular and almost ended its life at the event. Notes. Nose: wood, glue, intense, ester, fruity, banana. Palate: Intense, balanced, wood, ester, banana, citrus. Finish: very long, fruity, pineapple, ester, wood, light smoke, medium dry."
"Excellent Hampden. Beautiful nose and perfect mouthfeel. Perfectly integrated alcohol. A rum to fall in love with!"
"Very fruity and drinkable for a Hampden! Beautiful number"
"Fantastic Hampden at drinking strength!"