Habitation Velier Hampden Limited Edition Single Cask (US) HLCF

Rich fruit, esters, smooth yet less distinct.

Rich pineapple and ester aroma
Smooth vanilla and marzipan notes
Intriguing bourbon cask influence
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This limited Hampden release offers rich pineapple and esters, smooth vanilla, and a hint of marzipan, though some find it less complex than previous editions.

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    How does this rum taste?

    The Limited Edition Single Cask HLCF from Hampden Distillery is a 2016 Jamaican rum, aged for 6 years and bottled by Habitation Velier. Crafted from molasses and distilled in a pot still, this exclusive batch has just 262 bottles available. It captivates with intense aromas of pineapple and esters, enriched by vanilla and marzipan notes. Users find this rum smoother than other Hampden releases, but some note its higher alcohol content and dominant bourbon cask influence. The flavor profile features honey and pineapple, with underlying sweetness and vanilla. Although some feel it's less complex than earlier releases, the intricate layers of fruit, spice, and esters leave a lasting impression.

    Aroma

    Pineapple Ester Glue Vanilla

    Taste

    Ester Pineapple Vanilla Honey

    How is this rum rated?

    8.3/10 19 reviews
    Top 39% Jamaica

    Another HLCF from Velier... but from 2016. Overall, this one seems a bit more relaxed and smooth, but also more boring. None of the aromas particularly stand out... they all remain rather muted or restrained. Something is missing for me

    Mir gefallen diese HLCF's sehr. Dieser hier wie immer sehr geschmeidig. Alkohol hintenraus sehr stark. Schöner runder tropischer Hampden. Preis leider hoch, aber auch das ist nichts Neues.

    Anfangs wirkt die Abfüllung ein bißchen wild und alkoholisch an der Nase. Mit der Zeit legt sich die aggressive Nase. Im Mund ist er auch nicht so ganz ausgewogen, wie ich es mir vorstelle. Störend finde ich beim Abgang eine leichte bittere und säuerliche Note. Gut, aber nicht sehr gut.

    Quite medicinal, alcoholic and virgin oaky on the nose, behind which gingerbread and mirabelle plums and other stone fruits are discreetly hidden. Aromatically, it is then clear what the matter is: Bourbon cask but how! Surprisingly little of the Hampden can still be tasted, I would be interested to know what kind of fresh grenade bourbon cask was used here? Sesame, honeycomb, beeswax, virgin oak and vanilla. Basically a very tasty Hampden rum for the US market, but the bourbon almost steals the show from the Hampden! 😄 On the other hand, the finish has this overly delicious sesame banana honey note that I really celebrate!

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX13575
    ABV
    62%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Vintage
    2016
    Cask number
    #223
    Mark
    HLCF
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    6 years
    No. of bottles
    262
    Bottle volume
    75cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Habitation Velier • Hampden 2016   6yr   62% Limited Edition Single Cask (US) HLCF

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    The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 15,886 times with an average of 8.4/10.

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