CoR Hampden Oloroso (Single Cask Jamaican Rum) DOK

The Oloroso (Single Cask Jamaican Rum) DOK offers a potent Jamaican profile with prominent tropical and ester notes but faces criticism for its alcohol integration and finish.

7.1  / 10  (24 reviews)

Bold tropical, ester; harsh finish; divisive.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Rich tropical fruitiness
    • Classic Jamaican funk
    • Unique Oloroso finish

    The Oloroso (Single Cask Jamaican Rum) DOK, crafted at Hampden distillery and bottled by The Colours of Rum, boasts an intense 63.4% ABV, highlighting the classic Jamaican funk with pineapple, ester, and glue aromas. While the tropical fruit palate gets high marks for authenticity, the alcohol's integration is frequently cited as less than ideal, leading to a sharp, bitter finish that some find overpowering. With only 323 bottles, this expression intrigues enthusiasts of bold rum profiles, though its Oloroso finishing raises mixed reception among users, attracting both admirers of its bold flavors and critics questioning its aged influence.

    Aroma

    Pineapple Glue Ester Fruity

    Taste

    Tropical fruit Pineapple Alcoholic Glue

    How is this rum rated?

    7.1  / 10  (24 reviews)

    "O.k. o.k., this one is a lot better than the one with the Madeira finish. CoR has probably just got its act together. The finish doesn't overpower everything here. The smell is rather dominated by the glue. In the mouth, it comes across as sharp-edged and the alcohol is not really well integrated. A rum with a certain oomph in the mouth. But much better than the Madeira. An unpleasant acidity emerges again in the finish."

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    6.9 / 10
    Review by: zabo

    "Dieser DOK ist von den drei gefinishten von CoR der bessere, jedoch auch nicht wirklich gut! Der Alkohol ist bei allen drei sehr schlecht eingebunden. Das Oloroso-Finish lässt dem DOK jedoch noch genügend Raum um sich zu entfalten. Das passt so halbwegs."

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    7.2 / 10
    Review by: Thunderbird

    "Once again lots of fruit esters and tropical fruits, plus intense medicinal notes, which fade into bitterness. The alcohol is present and could do with some taming, although a little oxidation already helps. The finish is a constant interplay of esters and medicinal aromas, a kind of overripe tropical fruit stand just before the operating theater. I don't perceive the sweet wine finish to be too dominant here, only in the finish is a little more of the heavy sweetness more clearly recognizable. I cannot agree with the very restrained overall rating, the release delivers what is to be expected - no more, but also no less."

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    7.8 / 10
    Review by: Jakob

    "Alcohol could be better integrated. Very astringent overall, but some fruit present."

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    7.0 / 10
    Review by: Johannes
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX21005
    ABV
    63,4%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Vintage
    2023
    Bottled
    2024
    Cask number
    #18
    Mark
    DOK
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    9mo
    No. of bottles
    323
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <100€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    The Colours of Rum • Hampden 2023 &nbsp; 9mo &nbsp; 63,4% Oloroso (Single Cask Jamaican Rum) DOK

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    Ø Market value
    82€

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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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