CoR Hampden Impressions (Collection New Vibrations) C<>H

Potent esters, tropical fruit; balanced yet brief.

The "Impressions C<>H" Hampden rum offers bold esters, tropical fruit notes, and marzipan, paired with a balanced yet less complex palate, leading to a shorter finish.

8.8  / 10  (28 reviews)

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Bold ester aroma
    • Rich tropical fruit notes
    • Good balance of flavors

    The "Impressions (Collection New Vibrations) C<>H" from the Hampden distillery is a 32-year-old Jamaican rum, distilled in 1990. Bottled at cask strength by The Colours of Rum, it boasts an ABV of 54.6%. Users highlight its potent ester profile, tropical fruit aromas including pineapple and banana, and a marzipan undertone. In tasting, it reveals flavors of tropical fruits and honey. Despite expectations, opinions on its value, particularly regarding its price, are mixed. While praised for its initial aromatic impact and balance, some find the palate less expressive than anticipated, with a shorter and less intense finish preferred by others. Overall, it remains a notable, adventurous choice for rum aficionados seeking aged cask strength spirits from Jamaica.

    Aroma

    Ester Tropical fruit Pineapple Citrus

    Taste

    Tropical fruit Ester Pineapple Citrus

    How is this rum rated?

    8.8  / 10  (28 reviews)
    Top 12% Jamaica
    Top 19% Hampden

    "A rum tasted at WLP. And tasted again 20 months later. A powerful nose that remains balanced, pastry-like and makes you want to go on. The palate starts out very well, but retracts rather quickly, the aromas narrow, become acqueous and the finish is logically disappointing, short and not very sapid."

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    8.3 / 10
    Review by: cigares

    "A Hampden that raises expectations and at the same time appeals to me through the beauty of its bottle: could it be the beautiful decanter syndrome? Sadly, yes. The Hampden nose is particularly pastry-like and greedy. You get the impression of tropical fruit and citrus compote or a kind of marmalade, which is rather pleasant to the nostrils. The funky side comes gradually and alternates esters, solvents, glue and varnish. A nice Hampden in prospect. The attack on the palate, however, is more reserved. The pastry and mellowness dominate, overtaking the fruit and medicinal flavors, which are less lively than usual. Roundness prevails over intensity, making for a rather linear, unspectacular rum. The alcohol is very well integrated. The finish is not only weak, but also of questionable length: the flavors in the mouth struggle to linger, apart from those pastry notes that have completely tamed the rum. Without being bad, this Hampden is far from spectacular. Unfortunately, the result does not live up to expectations: there is nothing to justify a cuvée at this price when other bottlers offer the same Vintage for two or three times less..."

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    8.3 / 10
    Review by: TheRhumhoe

    "#4328 21.10.2023 Whisky Live 2023"

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    9.2 / 10
    Review by: Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

    "Excellent 1990 Hampden!"

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    9.2 / 10
    Review by: Oliver
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX17338
    ABV
    54,6%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Vintage
    1990
    Bottled
    2023
    Mark
    C<>H
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    32 years
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    The Colours of Rum • Hampden 1990 &nbsp; 32yr &nbsp; 54,6% Impressions (Collection New Vibrations) C<>H

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    About the Hampden distillery

    The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 15,395 times with an average of 8.4/10.

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