Velier Hampden New Beginnings (June 03, 2023)

Unique, tropical taste with a bitter finish.

Hampden's "New Beginnings" impresses with a bold pineapple aroma and tropical flavors, though its woody bitterness may not suit all palates, making it unique yet divisive.

8.4  / 10  (49 reviews)

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Unique tropical fruit profile
    • Well-integrated alcohol strength
    • Distinctive Hampden character

    The "New Beginnings" rum, crafted at Jamaica's Hampden distillery and bottled by Velier, showcases a vibrant profile influenced by its molasses base and pot still distillation. With an alcohol by volume of 57%, this limited edition release features just 700 bottles. Aromas of ripe pineapple and fruity esters are prevalent, followed by hints of sweetness and subtle barrel influence. On the palate, it reveals tropical fruit notes including banana and butter, complemented by a detectable ester presence. While some reviewers praise its unique profile and well-integrated alcohol, others find the wood influence and bitter finish less appealing, suggesting it may benefit from further aging. Whether for collectors or casual sippers, "New Beginnings" offers a distinctive taste experience.

    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"

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    8.2 / 10
    Review by: Thunderbird

    "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"

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    8.0 / 10
    Review by: Olivia

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

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    8.2 / 10
    Review by: Leo Tomczak

    "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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    8.6 / 10
    Review by: zabo
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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 RumX community has already added 53 bottles to their collections:

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    8%
    Ø Market value
    272€

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    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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