Velier Hampden New Beginnings (June 03, 2023)

Vibrant pineapple nose, approachable tropical palate

Vibrant pineapple nose
Well-integrated alcohol
Approachable profile
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A fruit-forward Hampden with standout pineapple-and-ester nose, tropical palate and well-integrated alcohol. Approachable yet characterful, with gentle wood and spice; some note a medium finish or slight bitterness.

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    How does this rum taste?

    RumX members love the vibrant nose: overripe pineapple, fruity esters and vanilla, with occasional floral or mint hints. On the palate, tropical fruit and banana meet gentle wood and spice; alcohol is well integrated and the profile feels approachable yet distinct from Great House. Bottled at 57% by Velier, this limited 700-bottle Hampden has 49 reviews and a RISING trust level—enjoyed neat or even in a Mai Tai.

    Aroma

    Pineapple Ester Fruity Sweet

    Taste

    Pineapple Tropical fruit Ester Banana

    How is this rum rated?

    8.4/10 49 reviews
    Top 33% Jamaica

    The nose is stunning...1a Hampden essence! Verbena pineapple, esters, vanilla, marzipan and cookie dough... wonderful... On the palate, however, disillusionment... initially a heavy sweetness with marzipan and honey and gentle esters with pineapple. This is quickly followed by salty, peppery spices with young wood and a strong bitter note. This continues on the finish... a little longer ageing would probably have done it good

    Tasting 16.12 Personally, I wouldn't compare it with the GH series. I find it quite unspectacular. No rough edges. Not very exciting, ergo distinctive, flavor profile. I'm glad I didn't get a bottle of it. At least the alcohol is well integrated

    Could also be a Great House. Very round and drinkable, classic blend.

    Franconian Tasting Gang Completely undervalued for me. A super rum with its own profile. There's really no need to compare it with the Great House range. Only the price is a little too high. Which in retrospect costs it a point deduction.

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Bottler
    RumX ID
    RX18175
    ABV
    57%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Bottled
    2023
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    No. of bottles
    700
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Velier • Hampden 57% New Beginnings (June 03, 2023)

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    The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 15,886 times with an average of 8.4/10.

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