The Whisky Jury Hampden The Ester Hunter (catch 1) <>H 2014
Highly praised Hampden ester-bomb with big tropical fruit, great alcohol integration and long, satisfying finish. A focused, powerful high-ester profile that RumX members consistently enjoy.
Fans of high-ester Hampden who want a punchy yet relatively rounded ester-bomb with lots of pineapple and tropical fruit at a comfortable near-cask strength.
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How does this rum taste?
Balanced Hampden ester-bomb
If you enjoy fruity high-ester Jamaicans like other 2014 Hampden <>H bottlings, this keeps the funk and fruit but at an easier-drinking strength with good balance.
Beginners or those sensitive to high ABV, bitterness, or solvent/glue aromas who may find this ester-heavy Hampden too intense.
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The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 17,817 times with an average of 8.4/10.
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Less buttery than the <>H from the bottleshop, but just as well balanced and delicious. At first glance, at the same high level. A successful start to the new Ester Hunter series.
Auto-translated#4910 25.10.2024 relaxing at home with this nice rum 😊 Nose Intense, light wood, ester, glue, spice, light pineapple, light anise, light banana, faint marzipan. Palate Intense, light wood, ester, light polish, light glue, light pineapple, banana, spice, light olive, light salty, medium dry, faint coffee. Finish Long and warm, light wood, faint smoke, ester, light polish, banana, light anise, faint coffee. The empty glass has a more fruity touch to it as well as faint caramel.
The Ester Hunter, of course a clear ester bomb, I love that. Ester on the nose, of course, as well as tropical fruits like mango. The palate is also full of esters and tropical fruits such as banana, pineapple and passion fruit. Thanks again to Banana Joe for the great samples.
Auto-translated8,5:On the nose, there is an ester bomb, full of fermented, overripe tropical fruits like banana, pineapple, papaya and medicinal notes like polish. We quickly receive pairing with vegetal side, with an olive. On the top, there is a honey glazure. When aired, roasted notes come out, molasses becomes stronger, we notice tempting notes of pastry, brioche, there is some yeast... Fruits are dried now, some citrus pops up after nice rest. 8,7:On the palate, the attack is fruity with fermented, overripe tropical fruits like maracuja, banana, pineapple, yellow fruits like mirabelle plum and a lot of spices-pepper.Fruits melt into the delicious marmelade, which is added to tasty brioches.The wood brings dryness and roasted notes, like nuts. Vegetal notes neutralize fruity sweetness, there is bitter olive, some mint, later flowery notes. Resting helps molasses to express itself in thick version, as the wood is a bit resinous with a pinch of a salt. 8,6:The finish is long and fruity, fermented, dry, there is some young wood, vegetal, citrus notes ending our tasting.