Hampden Rumclub Private Selection Jamaica Rum Red Barrel 2024

Fruity, wine-influenced rum with sweetness and complexity.

This rum showcases fruity esters and red wine facets with caramel and lime notes. It has a youthful wood taste that intrigues some but feels imbalanced to others.

7.6  / 10  (30 reviews)

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Unique wine finish
    • Rich fruity aromas
    • Affordable pricing

    The Rumclub Private Selection Jamaica Rum Red Barrel is a fascinating spirit distilled from molasses at Jamaica's renowned Hampden Distillery. Bottled by Spirit of Rum, it undergoes aging from 2 to 15 years, offering a smooth 48% ABV. The rum presents a complex aroma profile, featuring notes of fruity esters, caramel, and citrus, underscored by a red wine influence. On the palate, one can expect flavors of grapes, caramelized wood, young wood, and lime, although opinions on balance vary. While some find the wine finish intriguing, others feel it masks the rum’s inherent character. RumX users often praise its affordability and unique taste profile, despite mixed views on its depth and texture.

    Aroma

    Fruity Red wine Pineapple Citrus

    Taste

    Grapes Fruity Pineapple Tropical fruit

    How is this rum rated?

    7.6  / 10  (30 reviews)

    "The fact that this rum was finished in red wine is obvious! The color cast is too clearly visible. This almost suggests a wet finish. On the nose, the influence of the finish is just as noticeable (red wine/kumquat) and I also detect some caramel. It spreads thinly and lightly on the palate. Initially, this grape/kumquat note again, which then gives way to a nutty caramel/cream toffee note. Alcohol is well integrated. The finish is on the herbal, bitter side. This bottling is not for me, but should find its friends"

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    7.6 / 10
    Review by: Thunderbird

    "The nose suggests nothing. A gift! For me, it's more about the rest... The palate continues with a light fruity sharpness that I don't like very much. The alcohol keeps coming through aggressively and negatively during the tasting. I still have 2 cl left and, given the other reviews, I'm confident that I've just had a bad day =P Thanks for the sample @Alex.K"

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    7.2 / 10
    Review by: Dr.Django

    "High Ester Worthy Park meets red wine barrel. Great fun, especially the price-performance ratio!"

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    8.0 / 10
    Review by: Johannes

    "Great release. The nose is wonderfully round, the Hampden profile comes through wonderfully - overall, the olfactory experience almost reminds me of a fresh high-ester daiquiri thanks to the citrus fruits. It is precisely this triad of fully ripe pineapple notes, fresh lime and a little sugar that make up the overall nasal package. There are no major surprises on the palate - the aroma spectrum is flanked by subtle woody influences, and the reduced drinking strength is also somewhat noticeable; the brute force of higher-proof high-ester bottlings is of course not to be found here. An appealing release with a convincing PLV."

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    7.8 / 10
    Review by: Jakob
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Brand
    Rumclub Private Selection
    RumX ID
    RX20937
    ABV
    48%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Bottled
    2024
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    2 years - 15 years
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <50€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Spirit of Rum • Hampden 2yr - 15yr &nbsp; 48% Rumclub Private Selection Jamaica Rum Red Barrel

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    Open rate
    46%
    Ø Market value
    48€

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    About the Hampden distillery

    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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