Rare Cask Series HLCF
A balanced, tropical, and refined Hampden rum.
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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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About the Hampden distillery
The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 16,836 times with an average of 8.4/10.
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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.
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.
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.
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.