CoR Hampden Jamaica No. 6 HLCF 1998 23yr 61,9%
Funky, esters-rich, but divisive alcohol integration.
The Jamaica No. 6 HLCF impresses with its ester profile, but opinions are mixed on flavor integration. Though appreciated for its complexity, some found alcohol overpowering.
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How does this rum taste?
- Rich ester profile
- Tropical fruit notes
- Complex and funky
The Jamaica No. 6 HLCF by The Colours of Rum is a distinguished yet controversial release from Hampden distillery, distilled in 1998 and aged 23 years. Bottled at 61.9% ABV, this limited bottling of 255 bottles is noted for its ester-rich profile, featuring tropical fruit, pineapple, and a signature funky note. Opinions vary as users noted the balance between flavors and alcohol integration issues, with some appreciating its complexity and long, fruity-spicy finish, while others find the alcohol not well integrated. Despite its mixed reception, the rum offers a memorable experience with aromas of varnish and an enigmatic, dry palate, revered for its classic Jamaican funk and tropical fruit notes.
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About the Hampden distillery
The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 13,282 times with an average of 8.5/10.
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SaibotZtar
Jan 22, 2024
"Relatively poorly integrated alcohol. Somewhat bitter .... Banana, pineapple and a few ester notes make themselves felt in the nose and on the palate .... but they don't make themselves comfortable. Tastes somehow-->like intended but not really "successful". Quite ok no more no less."
Stefan Persson
Nov 28, 2023
"Got a sample of this rum for free from RumX. It’s a pot still distilled Hampden distilled in 1998 whereafter it’s continental aged for 23 years in an ex-Rum barrel before bottled in 255 bottles at 61,9%. Overall a great Hampden HLCF that’s complex, funky and esters rich."
Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Jul 17, 2023
"#4187 This is not a bad Jamaica especially when looking at the price tag. A nice ester profile with lots of fruit and medium roasted wood profile. The palate is dry and warm and the finish long. Draws nice curtains and the empty glass has some polish and tar."
Thunderbird
Apr 2, 2023
"Upon opening the sample, that wonderful hampdentypical ester/fruit nose immediately pours out and lingers for a long time. This is joined by a heavy fermented sweetness of tropical flowers.The palate is amazingly balanced... the relationship between fruit, sweetness, wood, esters and alcohol is quite balanced .The finish is more on the woody side.A really good Hampden, but to the top it is still missing something"