Hampden 8 Marks Collection (1 year) OWH 1yr 52%
Fruity, fragrant, but somewhat thin and plain.
Hampden's 8 Marks Collection OWH offers fragrant ester notes, yet the short aging results in a thin, underwhelming palate.
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How does this rum taste?
- Elegant aroma with ester notes
- Improved from unaged version
- Pleasant tropical elements
The 8 Marks Collection (1-year) OWH Rum, distilled at Jamaica's Hampden Distillery, offers a nuanced profile with notes of ester, glue, and pear. Aged in ex-bourbon casks for 1 year, this rum features an ABV of 52% with subtle herby undertones. Users mention its elegant aroma with tropical elements, though some find the palate thin with underwhelming aging effects. While its ester presence is appreciated, mixed reviews highlight variability in taste satisfaction, indicating potential for improvement with longer aging. Suitable for cocktail experimentation, this rum alongside its unaged counterpart, provides an interesting comparison, showcasing development in flavor profiles over time. Explore this RumX-listed Hampden offering for a unique taste experience.
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About the Hampden distillery
The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 13,282 times with an average of 8.5/10.
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cigares
Jul 31, 2024
"A very disappointing rum compared to the unaged version. A beautiful, elegant nose of overripe banana with esters and a vegetal/dry herb and cedar wood side. The palate is acqueous and too diluted. Flavors struggle to express themselves. The finish is short, with tropical fruit and cedar wood at the end. At this stage, ageing in wood is not convincing; I think it needs to be much longer."
Timo Groeger
Jul 19, 2024
"Hampden 8 Marks Collection aged 1 year in ex-boubon casks, here the OWH, i.e. the rum in the series with the lowest ester content. Nevertheless, esters can be easily recognized in the nose, as well as glue. On the palate, however, there is still a slight bourban taste. One of the poorer Hampdens, but still excellent."
Mentalo
Aug 3, 2024
"OWH unstored vs. OWH 1st year stored: The unaged is difficult to drink at first. Very tangy and nothing else. At least a few fruity notes come through after some time. The one year in the barrel doesn't work miracles, but the tangy notes are significantly less (especially in the finish). Slight sweetness and significantly more fruity notes come through. Has definitely benefited from the storage."
Johannes
Oct 2, 2024
"Surprisingly thin and meaningless"