Velier Hampden Rare Cask Series HLCF 2010 12yr 61,9%

RX13403 Very good Pot Still Rum Single Cask 231 bottles 250€+

8.7/1029 ratings

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“A balanced, tropical, and refined Hampden rum.”

The Rare Cask Series HLCF rum from Hampden distillery is a luxuriously mature Jamaican release, bottled by Velier. Distilled in 2010 and aged for 12 years, it offers a blend of tropical fruit and vanilla aromas, with balanced, oily notes on the palate. Its exceptional integration of alcohol and sophisticated wood influence appeal to connoisseurs. However, limited availability (231 bottles) and a high price point may deter some buyers, despite its refined profile and well-balanced ester content. This rum's complexity and smoothness are highlighted by hints of pineapple, marzipan, and light floral notes, making it a unique choice for collectors or enthusiasts seeking an exquisite pot still rum experience.

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Highlights

Exquisite balance and smooth integration
Complex tropical and vanilla aromas
Oily, refined texture

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How does this rum taste?

The Rare Cask Series HLCF is a well-balanced, tropical, low ester rum with a refined flavor profile that showcases Hampden's signature tropical and vanilla notes.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Pineapple Ester Marzipan Tropical fruit Vanilla Fruity

Taste

Balanced Tropical fruit Oily Pineapple Vanilla Licorice

Finish

Woody Bitter orange Chocolate Astringent Dark chocolate Grapefruit

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RumTaTa

1 May 2024

9.4/10

“Interesting color! Clearly darker also than older (continental matured) bottlings. The nose is also surprising: I find much more sweetness associated with tropical fruits (banana!) Than sonnst at Hampden. In addition, a floral note comes to it, no disturbing alcohol, decidedly balanced. All together results in an intense but not brute, versatile Hampdennase - I really like! Palate: wow, lots of sweetness again, almost immediate salivation, and very pleasant barrel notes. Hard to believe this rum wasn't aged in a sweet wine barrel! Almost perfect impression and superbly integrated alcohol. The aftertaste leaves a little compared to the very high level of nose and palate is still long and intense and again the attribute "balanced" fits 100%. Yes, this is well over 90 points for me! The price charged is unfortunately unacceptably high.”

Aroma

Pastries Marzipan Pineapple Ester Sweet

Taste

Tropical fruit Balanced Oily Pineapple Round

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Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

27 December 2022

8.6/10

“A well rounded and balanced release with wonderful balance between floral and herbal notes. Oily on the palate with a very long finish. The empty glass is also wonderful and floral with some chocolate and dried fruit.”

Aroma

Sugarcane Clove Minty Floral Herbal

Taste

Balanced Round Sugarcane Citrus Pineapple

DomM

6 February 2023

8.6/10

“HLCF 2010 HV vs. Rare Cask: HV is more vibrant and intense, while the RC clearly shows the longer maturation. The RC comes with more sweetness on the nose and more wood influence on the palate, As this also somewhat tames the funkiness, on the first go the HV is slightly ahead in my book. Second go: Rare cask on its own with some additional time in the glas. Above holds true. Still a small upgrade. Leaving the price out of the equation, this is good (also for drinking 😉)”

Aroma

Pineapple Ester Tropical fruit Sour Marzipan

Taste

Balanced Oily Vanilla Pineapple Roasted

Photo of the rum Rare Cask Series HLCF taken from user DomM

SaibotZtar

26 January 2024

8.4/10

“First nose Fruity and some glue....all very restrained and flat.overripe mango,papaya some banana and pineapple. On the palate again see restrained everything there what you expect from a HD HLCF but everything somehow very flat and nothing special. In the mouth fruity but also some wood and slight bitterness. Finish rather short to medium .... for the called price just not good enough (for me)”

Aroma

Pineapple Marzipan Ester Tropical fruit

Taste

Tropical fruit Balanced Pineapple Woody Spicy

Photo of the rum Rare Cask Series HLCF taken from user SaibotZtar

zabo

4 February 2024

8.6/10

“Eigentlich ein netter Hampden, aber gemessen an Preis/Leistung ist er doch ein wenig enttäuschend. Fazit: sehr lecker, aber der Preis wäre mir zu hoch. Edit: wenn man den Preis außer acht lässt, sehr gut, deshalb nach oben korrigiert”

Aroma

Fruity Ester Tropical fruit Vanilla Complex

Taste

Tropical fruit Licorice Vanilla Spicy Roasted

Photo of the rum Rare Cask Series HLCF taken from user zabo

Rodolphe

15 April 2023

8.0/10

“Beautiful nose, with everything you'd expect from a Hampden. Greediness in support of a big fruitiness, but well-balanced. On the palate, it's very good, with well-integrated alcohol. Frankly, a very, very fine bottling. Everyone will understand why I chose to block my appreciation at 80, of course for the completely abused and delirious pricing policy. For me, that's part of the appreciation.”

Aroma

Pineapple Marzipan Vanilla Ester Floral

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mto75

23 February 2023

8.8/10

“I must say, I like this one very much! The 12 years of tropical aging in conjunction with the rather medium ester content have led to the fact that he has become very round. On the nose, therefore, cake batter and milk cream dominate. On the fruit, I got pineapple, banana, baked apple, citrus marmalade and floral notes. On the palate, citrus, oak barrel, cocoa. I could get used to this one, if only it were not for the high price 😩.”

Aroma

Baking spices Dairy Floral Banana Pineapple

Taste

Spicy Citrus Barrel Roasted Round

Photo of the rum Rare Cask Series HLCF taken from user mto75

Adrian Wahl

10 February 2023

8.7/10

“Beautiful Hampden HLCF, but in my eyes a whole corner behind the HV HD HLCF. The price is not comprehensible for me personally.”

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Serge

14 February 2023

8.8/10

“Very tasty HLCF and really a nice barrel. The price is completely exaggerated, but still tasty. I especially like the nose”

Aroma

Clove Minty Herbal Fruity Pineapple

Taste

Balanced Round Pineapple Oily Sugarcane

Photo of the rum Rare Cask Series HLCF taken from user Serge

Tom Buteneers

7 May 2023

9.0/10

“Possibly the most well balanced pineapple flavored wood glue one could imagine. For clarification: I kept the price tag out of the equation. To be honest, in terms of smell and flavor I found it better compared to the HV 2010 HLCF.”

Photo of the rum Rare Cask Series HLCF taken from user Tom Buteneers

Johannes

18 May 2023

8.2/10

“Unabhängig von dem Preis ein toller low Ester Hampden. Für meinen Geschmack könnte er vielleicht etwas komplexer und fruchtiger sein.”

Photo of the rum Rare Cask Series HLCF taken from user Johannes

Leo Tomczak

25 February 2023

9.0/10

“Great rum. In the nose still discreet, in the palate and in the finish then great Hampden flavors with beautiful barrel influence. Find him very successful and the additional storage gives him something again.the price I leave times outside.”

Thunderbird

28 April 2023

8.4/10

“A classic Hampden nose, but not too demanding with an acidic touch,On the palate it spreads oily creamy first with a sweet fruitiness, then a bit acidic. Then a smooth transition into spicy woody with a slight bitterness. This continues in the finish, which is unfortunately a bit short. The alcohol is super integrated!Overall, a great HLCF!Measured at the price, unfortunately not”

Aroma

Pineapple Ester Marzipan Sour Tropical fruit

Taste

Balanced Oily Bitter Tropical fruit Vanilla

Photo of the rum Rare Cask Series HLCF taken from user Thunderbird

Benoit Mahe

27 November 2023

9.1/10

“Nez : Hampden Bouche : beaucoup d'équilibre et de gourmandise. Pas la facette la plus exubérante de Hampden mais un très bon rhum. La finale pourrait être plus longue et intense.”

Aroma

Solvents Ester Pineapple Marzipan Herbal

Taste

Sweet Tropical fruit Balanced Oily Licorice

...and a bottle of Rum.

13 March 2023

8.4/10

“Nose: Oh yeah, that's the stuff... caramelized pineapple, glue, canned lichi... esters rounded off by time in the tropics, lovely. Could smell this forever. Mouth: Hm. Can't keep up with the nose, unfortunately. It's nice, but lacks complexity. The often found sour note is backed by something weirdly herbaceous... fannel seed?! Not sure. Finish: Good length, but not eternal. Major points for the nose, the rest is "just good". P.S.: Not worth the money (350€), imho.”

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Jamaica

Distillery
Hampden

Bottler
Velier

RumX ID
RX13403

ABV
61,9%

Category
Pot Still Rum

Vintage
2010

Cask number
#78

Mark
HLCF

Made from
Molasses

Distillation
Pot Still

Age
12 years

No. of bottles
231

Bottle volume
70cl

Price range
250€+

Type of spirit
Rum

What is the price trend for this rum?

376 €

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