Velier Hampden New Beginnings (June 03, 2023)
Highly praised Hampden: vibrant tropical fruit, balanced esters and florals, well‑integrated 57% and a unique kiwi/leathery twist. Distinct, accessible profile that still satisfies experienced Hampden fans.
Hampden lovers and funk-curious enthusiasts wanting a slightly softer, fruity 57% Jamaican with tropical pineapple/kiwi, light leather and florals, and a profile that sits near but distinct from Great House.
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Accessible but distinctive Hampden funk
If you enjoy Hampden Great House but want something a bit more approachable and quirky, this wedding bottling’s kiwi, florals and moderate funk should hit a very sweet spot.
Beginners sensitive to 57% ABV, drinkers who dislike ester-driven Jamaican funk or any woody bitterness, and value seekers wary of hype-driven limited releases.
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About the Hampden distillery
The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 17,822 times with an average of 8.4/10.
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I'm looking forward to finally trying this particular Hampden. It's apparently an older OWH married to a younger <>H, created to celebrate the wedding of Christelle Harris and Matthew Hann. On the nose, I immediately find tropical fruit, pineapple and especially kiwi, which I haven't experienced from other Hampdens before. On the palate, again kiwi and some leather, quite exciting. The taste profile is recognizably Hampden, but for my taste it differs somewhat from the Great House range. In line with the Marks, not really extreme but rather accessible, but still somewhere unique. This combination of kiwi and leather is something I've never experienced from Hampden before. In the finish, I first find kiwi again, then leather and finally a slight bitterness. My conclusion: Given the relatively small number of bottles, you may not necessarily be missing out on one of the best Hampden, but it is a very good Hampden with a very unique flavor profile. A sample is worthwhile here.
One of the most beautiful aroma I have ever smell. This it truly rum created for a wedding. Also taste is very complex and integral. Piece of art. Of course, for those of us, who knows Hampden. Let´s admit it, it is not the most interesting one. However, I have to highlight the fact, this rum was created for everybody (begginers and advanced rum lovers). Great job.
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.
Ein Hampden-Tasting, mit Great House 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 und 2023. Dazu der New Beginnings und beide Versionen des Pagos. Den New Beginnings finde ich im Vergleich zu den Great House unterbewertet. Ist ein etwas anderes Profil, in der Nase weniger Ester und dunkler. Aber trotzdem sehr lecker.