Alambic Hampden HLCF 1998 20yr 45%
Experience the unique flavors of the 1998 Hampden "HLCF" by Alambic. Distilled from molasses and aged for 20 years, this limited-edition Jamaican rum boasts delightful aromas of ester, vinegar, pineapple, lemon, and honey. On the palate, discover a balanced mix of vanilla, almond, leather, and ester, offering a smooth yet complex drinking experience. While some note it might feel slightly thin, its honeyed and nutty undertones, combined with a pleasantly astringent finish of vanilla and oak, make it a memorable sip. Ideal for those who appreciate fruity, aromatic rums with a light, refreshing profile, this 45% ABV gem promises a refined tasting adventure. With only 216 bottles available, it’s a rare delight for connoisseurs.
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Hampden HLCF (1998, 20-Year, 45% ABV) is a pleasant, aromatic rum with notes of tropical fruits, ester, honey, nuts, and light wood. Though slightly diluted and lacking body, it’s enjoyable for relaxed sipping on a summer evening.
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About the Hampden distillery
The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 11,535 times with an average of 8.5/10.
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Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
7 January 2024
“31.12. 2019 Last tasting of 2019 went into 2020. Celebrating with family and friends who like rum we ended up having a great party according to my notes. Notes. Light in colour. Nose: Intense, light wood, fruity, varnish, light smoke, pineapple. Palate: light, fresh, light wood, fruity, banana, spice. Finish: short to medium, fruity, light wood, orange.”
Galli33
5 June 2022
“Very nice notes of tropical fruits, ester, nuts, honey and oak(barrel) in the nose. In mouth is more of a round, bitter, delicious but thin (body) mouth feeling. You’ ll find some notes of leather, nuts, oak, ester. The small finish is smooth and astringend with nots of vanilla and oak. All in all it’s a very nice rum, but it lacks in complexity, body and finish. It’s pleasant to drink!”
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Frank
18 April 2022
“Sufficiently aromatic on the nose despite dilution. Ester and vinegar first, then pineapple, gooseberry and lovely lemon. Behind it some honey but also very light wood.On the palate then but unfortunately a bit thin / diluted. Nevertheless tasty. Slightly metallic with licorice and vanilla and then somehow flat bacony with an umami nuance. Perhaps also a bit nutty in the direction of white almond.In the finish I have freshly cut, green branch with chamomile.The base is certainly good. If it were not diluted, we would have a much better drop here.”
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