Zéro Nine Spirits Hampden Hampden (Alter Ego) <>H 2014

Tropical ester bomb: bold, not perfectly refined.

Intense tropical fruit aroma
Strong ester presence
Vibrant taste profile
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Hampden (Alter Ego) <>H offers intense tropical fruit and ester aromas. Its bold flavors, while vibrant, lack refinement and complexity compared to peers.

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Details about this rum

Country
Distillery
RumX ID
RX19257
ABV
61,1%
Category
Pot Still Rum
Vintage
2014
Bottled
2024
Cask number
#Rh08
Mark
<>H
Made from
Molasses
Distillation
Pot Still
Age
10 years
No. of bottles
324
Bottle volume
50cl
Zéro Nine Spirits • Hampden 2014 &nbsp; 10yr &nbsp; 61,1% Hampden (Alter Ego) <>H

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    How does this rum taste?

    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.

    Aroma

    Ester Pineapple Tropical fruit Fermented

    Taste

    Tropical fruit Pineapple Ester Alcoholic

    How is this rum rated?

    Rating (0-10)
    8.3/10 25 reviews
    Top 39% Jamaica

    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.

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    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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