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The "8 Marks Collection (1 year) HLCF" is a Jamaican rum crafted at the Hampden distillery. Distilled from molasses using pot stills and aged for one year, it carries a robust 52% ABV. Prominent notes of tropical fruit, particularly pineapple, complement a distinct ester profile with smoky and woody undertones. Users appreciate its inviting aroma of tropical fruits and notable ester influence, likening it to a whisky-bourbon blend. Experience varied as some found the fruitiness lacking, but others praised its complexity and smoky character. This rum offers a potent and vibrant tasting journey, appealing to connoisseurs seeking nuanced esters and a youthful yet mature palate.
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About the Hampden distillery
The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 15,777 times with an average of 8.4/10.
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Pour la première fois les deux versions de ce mark ont la même base aromatique. Du fermenté au nez avec de l’ananas et du végétal. La bouche est enfin belle avec enfin du bois bien intégré (mais toujours dominant). Un côté whisky/bourbon en fin de bouche. La finale est longue et élégante mais assez mince. Il semblerait que plus les esters sont hauts, plus une année sous bois se passe bien avec un bois bien intégré.
Das Mark HLCF besitzt einen mittleren Estergehalt, dafür aber mit die vielfältigste Esterpalette. Neben den Fruchtaromen gibt es deshalb auch buttrige Noten. Insgesamt ein gutes Ergebnis für eine junge Reifung im Fass. Auch hier dominiert von Furfuralen, Whisky-Lactone und Cresole, weshalb durchaus Röstiges/Rauch zu vernehmen ist.
Finally today, two more from the Hampden 8 Marks Collection 1 year. In this collection you can really taste how the ester content increases from bottle to bottle. The HLCF is already very good, still lacking something to the DOK, but still delicious.
Nummer Vier der Acht Marks Hampden Collection. Dieser Rum gefällt mir sehr gut. Auf der einen seite schön fruchtig mit Ananas und natürlich auch wieder kräftig Ester zu riechen und schmecken. Bisher der beste der Reihe