Samaroli Hampden Jamaica Single Cask HLCF 2012 10yr 59,5%

Complex but divisive; bold esters, less Hampden character.

The Jamaica Single Cask HLCF offers bold esters, tropical notes, and a complex profile, though some question its integration and Hampden signature.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Bold ester and tropical fruit notes
    • Rich, complex profile
    • Collector's limited edition

    The Jamaica Single Cask HLCF by Samaroli is an intriguing offering from the Hampden Distillery. Distilled in 2012 and aged for 10 years, this limited edition rum presents an ester-forward profile with notes of tropical fruit and spices. While some find its complexity intriguing, others note a lack of signature Hampden character, with wood and alcohol overpowering the palate. The rustic charm is evident, but its high ABV sometimes overshadows the overall smoothness. With only 239 bottles available, it is a treasured addition for collectors, though opinions on its balance vary widely.

    Most frequently mentioned flavors

    Aroma

    Tropical fruit Ester Alcoholic Citrus

    Taste

    Tropical fruit Ester Molasses Alcoholic

    Finish

    Woody Fruity Almond Nutty

    How is this rum rated?

    8.1/10
    37 reviews
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    7.9/10

    "Hampden? I would say that a barrel was swapped.... Blind I would be for quasi-absent fruit and distinct astringent bitterness with Clarendon."

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    8.1/10

    "Das Flaschendesign ist, wie bei Samaroli häufig, der stärkste Punkt des Rums. Für einen HD recht wenig Aromen im Glas und etwas schwach. Der Rum ist aber auch fehlerfrei und lässt sich gut trinken. Vielleicht war meine Erwartungshaltung die falsche."

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    8.3/10

    "Wait what? Is this Hampden? More Clarendon like. It needs time to open but the funkyness is not like a Hampden. In taste more fruity then in the nose. Interesting profile. Not bad, lots of little things going on. Waxy/velvetty. Gets more low-ester Hampdenny along the way. Need to give this a few more retries."

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    8.0/10

    "#4233 03.09.2023 this was a nice blind tasting where I saw the black Glencairn tasting glasses for the first time. Not too bad a release but I think the alcohol could have been better integrated. Even when rested for a good while there is still a little bite from the ABV. Intense and fruity with nice esters. The palate is medium dry and warm. The wood and roasted notes are well balanced. The empty glass is really nice and I can pick up some light caramel and nuts."

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Bottler
    RumX ID
    RX13857
    ABV
    59,5%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Vintage
    2012
    Cask number
    #10
    Mark
    HLCF
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    10 years
    No. of bottles
    239
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <250€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Samaroli • Hampden 2012 &nbsp; 10yr &nbsp; 59,5% Jamaica Single Cask HLCF

    How is the price of this rum developing?

    Ø Market value
    117€

    The RumX community has already added 19 bottles to their collections:

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    12
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    4
    emptied
    3
    Open rate
    37%

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    About the Hampden distillery

    The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 13,824 times with an average of 8.4/10.


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