Velier Hampden Specially Bottled for Whisky Live Paris 2023 HLCF

Nose bursts with esters, tropical fruit, and sherry-driven overripe notes; palate is spicy, creamy, and full of pineapple. Community finds it youthful yet balanced—an adventurous Hampden for fans of both fruit-forward and sherried rums.

8.3  / 10  (86 reviews)

Pineapple, esters and sherry; bold, spicy, fruit-driven Hampden.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Lush tropical fruit and esters
    • Sherry enhances complexity
    • Rich, creamy mouthfeel

    Tropical fruits and booming esters headline this limited Hampden HLCF, aged 3 years and finished in sherry casks for extra boldness. RumX tasters praise its vibrant pineapple, overripe aromas, and creamy spice, with the sherry influence giving a sweet twist without overpowering the distillery's signature funk. Finishes lively and a touch youthful, making it a dynamic sipper for those drawn to modern Jamaica rums. Worth discovering for anyone curious about bold, fruit-driven Hampden profiles with a sherry accent.

    Aroma

    Ester Tropical fruit Pineapple Sherry

    Taste

    Tropical fruit Ester Pineapple Spicy

    How is this rum rated?

    8.3  / 10  (86 reviews)
    Top 39% Jamaica

    "Calendrier de l’Avent Rum Friendly Club, jour 6. Un nez d’esters, de fruits tropicaux (ananas) et de fruits jaunes. Des esters et du bois maîtrisés, un léger vernis, un côté fermenté et une large variété de fruits complexifient ce beau nez de type jamaïcain. Une première bouche vive avec fruits, esters et alcool mais tout s’équilibre ensuite avec un bois de cèdre soutenu qui se prolonge longtemps en finale. Un côté pâtissier très agréable. Tout à la fin les fruits restent encore plus longtemps. Un beau rhum incroyablement complexe pour don âge."

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    8.7 / 10
    Review by: cigares

    "Standard Hampden. Mature, round, balanced."

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    8.3 / 10
    Review by: Leo Krüper

    "Still quite young and wild. But the sherry cask adds a nice twist."

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    8.3 / 10
    Review by: Oliver

    "RumX-Adventskalender 18.12.2023 Blind tasting: Hmm, when I opened the sample I first thought of Guadeloupe because of the sweetness. But then on the palate the esters came through quite clearly, although not bitingly. So I would guess a low ester Hampden. All right, now it was an HLCF. Does that still count as a low ester? 😉"

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    8.3 / 10
    Review by: Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Bottler
    RumX ID
    RX17358
    ABV
    63,5%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Vintage
    2020
    Bottled
    2023
    Cask number
    #330
    Mark
    HLCF
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    3 years
    No. of bottles
    642
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <250€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Velier • Hampden 2020 &nbsp; 3yr &nbsp; 63,5% Specially Bottled for Whisky Live Paris 2023 HLCF

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    The RumX community has already added 62 bottles to their collections:

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    Open rate
    16%
    Ø Market value
    171€

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    The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 15,360 times with an average of 8.4/10.

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