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Reviewers love this DOK for its vibrant burst of pineapple and tropically ripe esters, rounding out with funky, solvent notes that only Hampden can deliver. Many call it a fruit bomb, with layers of glue, varnish, and spiced oak—best enjoyed neat to savor its wild yet balanced character. Its high ester profile and impressive intensity make it a favorite for enthusiasts seeking bold, authentic Jamaican rum. Highly rated and often described as surprisingly approachable for its strength, it's a unique must-try for lovers of funky, high-esters.
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About the Hampden distillery
The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 15,477 times with an average of 8.4/10.
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Despite the relative young age this is a spot on fresh and intense release, wow. When looking at the price tag at release you get a lot of vang for your buck. An intense and fruity rum with a fresh and floral profile. ABV really well integrated and overall just and enjoyable rum.
Nose... Fruity, acidity ... Ester (no Ester monster as often in DOK but something tamer ) the Tropical storage takes him something the bite makes him but for me more interesting and also rounder ... On the palate initially a great fruity sweetness, alcohol very well integrated ... Ester rather restrained but still clear. For me very exciting and tasty !!!
Habitation Velier and Hampden are usually convincing. Also in this case. A very tasty DOK with the typical funky high ester aromas of a Hampden. Very fresh, funky, fermented tropical fruit... this rum lacks a little complexity. If you want a DOK, you'll get a DOK here.
Very nice addition to the Habitation Velier series. With a little time to breathe, you get a really good Hampden here with, as expected, powerful fruit esters, some barrel influence, spices and pleasant sweetness. Very good.