TRC Hampden Letter of Marque DOK 2009 8yr 66,4%

RX145 Very good Pot Still Rum Single Cask 300 bottles Under 250€

“Potent, ester-rich Jamaican rum; a harmonious, fruity, and oily legend.”

Introducing the "Letter of Marque DOK," a limited release of only 300 bottles, distilled in 2009 at the Hampden distillery in Jamaica and aged for 8 years. Selected and bottled by the independent bottler, The Rum Cask, this rum features a strong ester profile with notes of pineapple, glue, tropical fruit, and nail polish. With an ABV of 66.4%, this rum showcases a flavorful taste featuring ester, funky pineapple, spicy, and overripe notes. RumX users appreciate its sheer potency, creamy and full-bodied texture, and delicious taste. It has been described as harmonious with a consistent delivery of fruity flavors. Some users note the complexity and maturity present in the rum, while others mention that additional aging could have been beneficial for balance. Overall, the "Letter of Marque DOK" is a well-received rum with an intense ester profile, enjoyed by the RumX community for its distinct flavor and limited availability.

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How does this rum taste?

Bold and rich with esters, the Letter of Marque DOK boasts intense fruit notes and olive hints. Its oily texture intrigues, despite some finding it lacks complexity and barrel influence. A revolutionary Jamaican pick for ester enthusiasts.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Ester Pineapple Tropical fruit Glue Nail polish Green apple

Taste

Ester Funky Tropical fruit Overripe Pineapple Spicy

Finish

Ester Pineapple Marzipan Marmalade Woody Barrel

Community reviews

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Adrian Wahl

19 May 2023

8.7/10

“Er ist und bleibt flüssige Legende. Ich gehe aber einen Punkt nach unten nach erneuter Verkostung.”

Photo of the rum Letter of Marque DOK taken from user Adrian Wahl

Oliver

1 March 2023

8.6/10

“Mega horny, brutal Hampden! Reminds of the freshness / fruitiness almost to "New Yarmouth". Lots of olive on the palate. How about a dirty martini? 😜”

Aroma

Glue Pineapple Lemon Green apple Yellow fruits

Taste

Creamy Ester Tequila Leather Heavy

Photo of the rum Letter of Marque DOK taken from user Oliver

crazyforgoodbooze

1 March 2023

9.0/10

“Sau leckerer DOK, mehr auf der Oliven Salzlake Seite aber insgesamt einfach extrem harmonisch! Preis Leistung damals einfach der Hammer gewesen...”

Aroma

Ester Olive Buttery Custard Pastries

Taste

Olive Unknown Vinegar Tropical fruit Warm

Photo of the rum Letter of Marque DOK taken from user crazyforgoodbooze

Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

26 December 2020

8.3/10

“I expected a lot from this one but have to admit that I got a bit disappointed. It lacks the taste of the barrel, maturity and especially the complexity that Hampden is known for. The alcohol is very well integrated and it is a fruit bomb with nice acidity, but it's not a fantastic rum. Price does not match the quality.”

Aroma

Burnt Fruits Rubber Nail polish

Taste

Burnt Fruits Ester Diluted

Jakob

3 March 2023

7.8/10

“Many fruit esters, but somewhat straightforward. As the first official DOK on the market, this was revolutionary at the time and has paved the way for various successors of the same Marques - in this respect, this bottling almost surrounds something historic. Taste of course very forced on the fruit, but compared to other bottlings with more years (continental) storage, this bottling unfortunately can not quite keep up. Remains a good rum, a few more years in the barrel are the DOK Marque definitely good to face and create a little more balance.”

Aroma

Pineapple Tropical fruit Lemon Mandarin Oak

Taste

Pineapple Mango Lime Mandarin Lemon

Photo of the rum Letter of Marque DOK taken from user Jakob

Christoph H.

29 August 2021

9.2/10

“Mein erster DOK. Absolut brachial und genau das, was man von so einem Vertreter erwarten würde. Ich mag das sehr und immer mehr zeigt sich, dass ich diese Esterbomben mit relativ geringer kontinentaler Reifung einfach nur geil finde. Klar, sowohl in Mund und Nase erschlägt einen das beinahe und natürlich kenne ich Abfüllungen, die noch etwas komplexer und ausgewogener sind, wie zb den FRC C<>H. Allerdings gibt es hier kaum etwas, was mich wirklich stört. Im Mund ist er sehr ölig und cremig, vollmundig, süß, kräftig und einfach sehr lecker”

Aroma

Fruity Pineapple Banana Tropical fruit Citrus

Taste

Astringent Round Delicious Complex Oily

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Jamaica

Distillery
Hampden

Bottler
The Rum Cask

RumX ID
RX145

ABV
66,4%

Category
Pot Still Rum

Vintage
2009

Mark
DOK

Made from
Molasses

Distillation
Pot Still

Age
8 years

No. of bottles
300

Bottle volume
50cl

Price range
Under 250€

Type of spirit
Rum

What is the price trend for this rum?

248 €

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Community purchase statistics

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17%

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