Velier Hampden 1753 Pure Single Jamaican Rum HLCF 2024

8,4:On the nose, all typical HLCF Hampden markers are present with esters, nail polish, overripe banana, pineapple, strawberry, some citrus, then olive and marzipan, roasted, smoky wood with confectionery, a bit spicy. On aeration, yoghurt note arises, crunchy bread, biscuits and pastry, some orange and molasses becomes minty, floral and hay-ish, slightly mineral, as we might notice rubber. 8,4:On the palate, the attack is medicinal with esters, very fruity with pineapple, banana and red fruits, orange, as the wood is roasted, smoky with caramel, crunchy bread, spicy, and pairing with molasses begetting us honeycomb, olive and cereal notes.Resting the rum helps molasses with herbaceous, grassy touch, some dairy tones arise, a little astringency, all harmonious with fruity and woody notes. 8,3:The finish is pretty long, dry, tannic, more medicinal, metallic, otherwise fresh and with notes from palate lingering on...

This bottling is a positive surprise ... in principle it has all the necessary flavors of a Hampden HLCF without overtaxing a beginner ... also for non-beginners a wonderful Hampdensipper, which cuts a fine figure both pure and in a cocktail. In terms of price/performance, an absolute recommendation to buy

My conclusion here would be that it basically has all the markers of an HLCF that it should have, just in a toned-down form. As a rum for newcomers to the Hampen universe, it's definitely suitable. A little too thin for me. Would prefer the Hampden 8 here.

Hampden hat-trick :-) Although he comes across as very diluted, I like him a lot. Typical Hampedn profile, what can I say? Lots of esters, tropical fruits, especially pineapple and banana, and again some nail polish. Delicious.

#4877 Whisky Live in Paris 27.09.2024-30.09.2024. Another great event meeting a lot of RumX new and old friends. This year three weren't as many new releases as in 2023, but I still had a great time. Nose Light wood, fruits, light banana, faint smoke, faint rubber, light orange, spice, faint mint. Palate Warm, fresh, balanced, light wood, faint smoke, faint rubber, faint caramel, light orange, faint pineapple, spice, faint mint. Finish Medium long, light wood, faint roasted, banana, spice, faint mint, faint rubber, light orange, faint polish. An OK rum and I wonder what the price tage will be once released. Guessing it could do well as a mixer.

Pure, it has everything you would expect from a Jamaica Rum Hampden: fruitiness, esters and bitter notes. Everything is relatively unspectacular and toned down but not bad, especially for beginners. In Mai Tai it is only enough for a 2/5 as it simply lacks power and body.

Nose is HLCF as you would expect and quite intense given the moderate proof. However, despite the low ABV, I get a bit of an alcoholic sting which also persists after a long time in the glas. On the palate the bottling lacks sufficient power to fully transport the HLCF mark convincingly. That said, this is still tasty with classic Hampden notes and a nice sweetness rounding the profile out.

A fairly young Jamaican, which nevertheless comes across as totally mild and has everything you would expect from Hampden. The ester content is in the medium range for this distillery, which is a good choice to avoid scaring off newcomers with excessive funk and to offer advanced consumers enough depth to keep them interested. Not an absolute revelation, but a damn solid rum that is a pleasure to have in the cupboard. It is also extremely easy to drink. It will make great cocktails anyway.

Edit: new blind tasting of wine secrets. He dared! A 2nd Jamaican in the line-up, and it's almost certain to be another Hampden. The characteristic esters are there on the nose, with a hint of fruit brandy, and almost a touch of cereal. But then, esters don't lie, so we're not going to look too far. On the palate, it's more of the same, with medium esters, exotic fruit and a finish that lets this almost cereal/RYE side express itself over time. Finally, a finish in a whisky barrel? There are notes that remind me of a Waterford or a Domaine des Hautes Glaces. My idea: Hampden, unknown to many, around 52°. The alcohol doesn't bite. * Drum roll * >>> Hampden 1753, Mark HLCF, 46%.

After the 8-year-old, another great gateway into the world of Jamaicans...this is a young rum, slightly esterified, with greedy notes of pineapple at the start and banana at the end. I also find a hint of the hampden characteristic on my palate, a little taste of sulfur. The whole tasting experience is fresh.

HLCF immediately appeals with its aromas. A great start for this new Hampden entry-level blend. On the palate, the esters tend to fade into the background. The taste is more salty than fruity - I liked the LROK the Younger a little better.

A good Hampden, but I do wonder why it was bottled. If you want to show off the beautiful HLCF brand properly, the dilution to 46% works against this and for a smooth introduction to the world of Hampden, the rum is appealingly lively despite its drinking strength, but still a little too rough.

An excellent new expression of HLCF from Hampden. I’m a big fan of the HLCF classic overproof, but this is a nice toned down version if you are looking for a lighter experience. You get the classic Hampden funk with overripe pineapple and banana. I love the finish on this rum with banana, caramel, chocolate, and vanilla.

A great bottling from Hampden - the typical aromas are unmistakable. Lots of pineapple and banana, balanced esters and some wood, spices and smoky aromas. Alcohol well integrated. Not particularly complex, but well suited for beginners or for mixing

Tasted LMDW Odéon quickly and I think this rum will quietly take the place of the 8yo in the standard Hampden range. You get what you pay for with a rum that has all the Hampden hallmarks but remains accessible. It's well made. Somewhere between an 8-year-old and a Younger. I really liked it.