Zéro Nine Spirits Hampden Hampden (Alter Ego) <>H 2014
Tropical ester bomb: bold, not perfectly refined.
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The Hampden (Alter Ego) <>H is a limited edition Jamaican rum distilled in 2014 at the Hampden distillery and bottled by Zéro Nine Spirits. Aged for 10 years and bottled at cask strength of 61.1% ABV, this rum is notable for its strong ester and tropical fruit aromas, with prominent notes of pineapple and young wood. While it showcases typical Hampden characteristics such as ripe tropical flavors and ester dominance, some users find its alcoholic presence and complexity less refined than other releases. Nonetheless, it delivers a vibrant taste experience, appreciated for its unique aromas and tropical flavor profile, though not all agree it rivals previous <>H editions.
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About the Hampden distillery
The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 16,606 times with an average of 8.4/10.
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Dégustation en sample. Nez ravageur, on peut rester au dessus du verre des heures. Toutes sortes de fruits tropicaux surmûris (ananas, carambole, papaye) et pourris (fruits à pain, pomme jaque, goyave). Un aspect aussi citrique. Ensuite, toutes sortes de saumure, plus sur l'olive verte à l'ouverture du bocal, des tonnes de saumure. Quelques notes très salées type charcuterie aussi, au loin. La bouche comporte tous ces marqueurs mais de façon plus mélangé, du sucré/salé typique des jeunes Hampden fortement esterisés. Manque de distinction entre les saveurs. Belle astringence en finale. À déguster de nouveau pour approfondir ma note. Nez bien au dessus de la bouche au premier abord.
The nose is magnificent: olive, exotic fruit, solvents, brine, it's all there. On the palate, it's a good hampden, rather round, a little spirited, but gentle. The finish is moderately long. In short, I like it. Good value for money.
Glue, nail polish remover, esters and solvents dominate the nose. In direct comparison with the WDC, it seems younger, more restless and lacks a little power on the palate. For me, not a top representative of the <>h from 2013/2014.
Und der Dritte der heutigen 2014er <>H-Runde. In der Nase ist er etwas frecher (funkiger) als der Morisco und V&M. Das ist aber auch der gravierendste Unterschied. Am Gaumen minimal kantiger (was mir ganz gut gefällt), dafür im Abgang aber am kürzesten. Insofern gleicht er sich punktemäßig den anderen wieder an.