Swell de Spirits Hampden Swell & Co. Christopher Bellail (Bar 1802) C<>H 2007

A delightful tropical ester explosion.

Complex ester and fruit balance
Long, vibrant finish
Well-integrated alcohol
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This limited-edition Jamaican rum boasts a complex profile with vibrant esters, tropical fruits, and a buttery, nuanced finish that enthusiasts find captivating.

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Details about this rum

Country
Distillery
Brand
Swell & Co.
RumX ID
RX22312
ABV
63,8%
Category
Pot Still Rum
Vintage
2007
Bottled
2024
Mark
C<>H
Made from
Molasses
Distillation
Pot Still
Age
17 years
No. of bottles
200
Bottle volume
50cl
Swell de Spirits • Hampden 2007 &nbsp; 17yr &nbsp; 63,8% Swell & Co. Christopher Bellail (Bar 1802) C<>H

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    How does this rum taste?

    The "Swell & Co. Christopher Bellail (Bar 1802) C<>H" is a distinctive Jamaican rum from the Hampden distillery, independently bottled by Swell de Spirits. Distilled in 2007 from molasses and aged for 17 years, it is bottled at cask strength (63.8% ABV) and showcases the notable C<>H mark. The rum is praised for its complex profile rich with esters, tropical fruit, and well-integrated alcohol, offering flavors of pineapple, varnish, and young wood with buttery undertones. Users highlight its long and vibrant finish, which amplifies the experience with each sip. Limited to only 200 bottles, this exclusive release is a favorite among enthusiasts for its balanced ester and fruit notes, offering an exquisite tasting journey.

    Aroma

    Tropical fruit Ester Solvents Pineapple

    Taste

    Pineapple Varnish Ester Young wood

    How is this rum rated?

    Rating (0-10)
    9.0/10 29 reviews
    Top 5% Jamaica
    Top 8% Hampden

    Wow, what a slap in the face! The esters are obviously present, but above all the glue is very nice and pleasant. It remains 50/50 with the fruit, notably guava and mango. Very long finish, well-integrated alcohol... nothing to complain about. Bottle purchased :D

    Really good bottling from Swell . Nose : Marzipan, annas, mango banana and strong esters (solvent glue etc) Great buttery notes. Slight woody notes Palate Also here great fruity with strong ester ...slightly buttery and some marzipan. What I particularly like: hardly any bitter notes. In May Tai 4/5 and therefore very good 😎

    🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 What a bomb!!! A really great Hampden from Swell. I am absolutely thrilled. A real fruit bomb with the typical, but here rather in the background, ester notes. A little wood, alcohol perfectly integrated. Thinking about canceling the split and keeping both bottles 😉🫠. Guys, be happy. A 2007 C<>H that I would love to try as a tropical maturation, but apparently it doesn't exist.

    Das ist ein Hampden wie ich ihn mag. Er erinnert mich stark an die 2007er Kill Devil-Abfüllungen. Dieser ist nur nicht ganz so brachial, obwohl auch er sehr kräftig daherkommt. Ein Einsteiger wäre vermutlich auch schon hier überfordert, ob der doch deutlichen Ester. Mir gefällt er sehr gut!

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