The Whisky Jury Hampden HD JMH3 2012

Ein schöner Rum mit fruchtigen Estern und kräftigen Aromen, der hat gut Druck auf dem Kessel. Tropenfrüchte, Klebstoff, Vanille und Ingwerschärfe, dazu ein Spritzer Limette. Kein Funk, aber ein kräftiger Bass. Gefällt mir gut. 89/100 oder 7/10

Not your typical Hampden with Esters upfront in your face. I find it kind of delicate and balanced really nice with the cask (refill barrel) which I assume held some bourbon before. It is really fruity with apples, pears and hints of pineapple and some creme brûlée. The finish is a real delight with some ester to top off this Hampden made bourbon.

Au nez on sent de suite qu on est chez hampden, mais à faible taux d esters. De l ananas, du vernis, des fruits tropicaux. Sur le second nez, on sent l influence du fut de bourbon, de la vanille et un côté pâtisserie, font leur entrée. La bouche est sur les mêmes marqueurs avec un côté crémeux et un peu de boisé. C est vraiment agréable. Un hampden plaisir, sans prise de tête. Seul bémol, une finale trop courte à mon goût. Très belle sélection.

A little Saturday-night sample that's sure to please! Here we have a good Jamaican with low Esters, going straight for the fruit, light woodiness, a nice (natural?) sweetness that sticks to the glass! The finish, with a hint of pepper or spice, is nice even if not super-long. A good moment without being exceptional.

I would never have come up with Hampden blind. The aromas are too atypical. Initially, I have an artificial wine gum fruit note on the nose, which develops towards yellow fruit and mango after some time in the glass. Later, a hint of creme brulee is added. On the palate, it is initially creamy and soft. The alcohol is well integrated. At first I taste a strong sweetness of honey and again creme brulee. Then comes some vanilla, light wood, allspice, delicate esters and finally cookie. I can't find any more fruit... The finish is relatively short with caramel, vanilla and later dried fruit. A good bottling, but Hampden? I doubt that here 🤷🏻

Hampden with an owh mark, I think. Quite a closed nose, but on the palate there's a touch of varnish and fruitiness, though not necessarily in an exuberant way.

I would guess that this is an OWH. Nice profile that reminds me more of Worthy Park than Hampden. However, the Mark is not my Hampden favorite.

I miss esters, smells fruity and tastes the same. finish is a little too spicy

Rather closed nose. Needs to be left to air for a long time. Discreet apple, crème brûlée, vanilla and wood. On the palate, wood dominates. Then fruit. A touch of fermentation. Acidic. Astringent. Long, warm finish (peppery).

Low ester profile with almost WP character. Still quite tasty. Somewhat biting on the palate with less than ideal alcohol integration - but within reason ... probably wouldn't have been so noticeable with more esters.