Hampden 8 Marks Collection (1 year) <>H

Bold, fruity, ester-rich, complex, yet youthful touch.

Intense tropical fruit aroma
Complex ester profile
Good strength and punch
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A vibrant yet youthful Jamaican rum with tropical fruit, ester complexity, tannin influences, and a hint of smokiness, yet some find its acetic notes overpowering.

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    How does this rum taste?

    The 8 Marks Collection (1 year) <>H from Hampden distillery is a Jamaican rum distilled from molasses using a pot still, boasting a 52% ABV. Users describe it as having intense aromatic notes of tropical and yellow fruits, with a fermented and ester-rich bouquet. Its palate is marked by tropical fruit flavors, tannins, and a complex ester profile, noted for its strength. Despite its youthful one-year aging, it delivers a punchy and vibrant drinking experience. While some find the vinegar and wood influence overpowering, others appreciate its complexity and fruitiness, accentuated by a hint of smoke and acidity. This rum demonstrates the distinctive character of the Hampden distillery’s unique approach to spirit crafting.

    Aroma

    Tropical fruit Ester Fermented Banana

    Taste

    Tropical fruit Ester Young wood Tannins

    How is this rum rated?

    8.0/10 25 reviews

    A fermented, woody nose, with bacon, yellow fruit and vinegar. A stacking of flavors, as on the nose, but without unity. The palate is reduced and the aromas fail to express themselves. The finish is short, too woody. A rum with the appearance of complexity but in fact dissociated with poorly integrated wood.

    <>H hat wie DOK eine nahezu identische Esterzusammensetzung, aber deutlich weniger Ester. D.h. viel saure Frucht, etwas Florales und Beeren. Das Fass hat hier größere Mengen an Syringole und Eugenole eingebracht, wodurch Düfte von nassem Holz und Nelken erzeugt werden. Die Nelken habe ich jetzt nicht erkannt, dafür Honig, Holz und etwas Schokolade (Furfurale/Whisky Lactone).

    We are slowly approaching the highlight ester range with Dr Hampden 8 Marks Collection 1 year. You can already clearly smell and taste the ester in the Diamond. Then there are the tropical fruits, as is usually the case ;-)

    Die Nase macht echt Spaß aber am Gaumen geht's mir leider wie beim hlcf das das Fass hier scheinbar alles zunichte macht. Meine Bewertung zu der unaged Variante ist hier durch die Bank weg besser als hier in der aged Variante. Schade. Auch hier ist wieder eine sehr unangenehme Essig-Säure und leichte Rauchigkeit vorhanden...

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX20948
    ABV
    52%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Mark
    <>H
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    1 years
    Bottle volume
    20cl
    Price range
    <50€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Hampden 1yr &nbsp; 52% 8 Marks Collection (1 year) <>H

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    About the Hampden distillery

    The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 15,886 times with an average of 8.4/10.

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