CoR Hampden Jamaica No. 6 HLCF 1998 23yr 61,9%

RX14116Very goodSingle Cask255 bottles<250€
“Funky, esters-rich, but divisive alcohol integration.”

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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Highlights

  • Rich ester profile
  • Tropical fruit notes
  • Complex and funky

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How does this rum taste?

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.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Ester Tropical fruit Funky Pineapple Varnish Marzipan

Taste

Tropical fruit Ester Varnish Funky Barrel Spicy

Finish

Dry Woody Ester Salty Fruits Hot

Community reviews

8.4/1040 reviews
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8.2/10

“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.”

Aroma

Tropical fruit Ester Funky Pineapple Marzipan

Taste

Tropical fruit Funky Ester Fruity Pineapple
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8.8/10

“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.”

Aroma

Spicy Ester Fruity Rubber Dry

Taste

Fruity Spicy Ester Rubber Tar
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8.5/10

“#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.”

Aroma

Woody Ester Fruity Funky Varnish

Taste

Woody Ester Rubber Roasted Funky
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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Distillery
RumX ID
RX14116
ABV
61,9%
Category
Pot Still Rum
Vintage
1998
Mark
HLCF
Made from
Molasses
Distillation
Pot Still
Age
23 ans
No. of bottles
255
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
<250€
Type of spirit
Rum
The Colours of Rum • Hampden 1998 &nbsp; 23yr &nbsp; 61,9% &nbsp; €€€ Jamaica No. 6 HLCF

How is the price of this rum developing?

184€
Ø Market value

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About the Hampden distillery

The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 12,754 times with an average of 8.5/10.


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