TRC Hampden Jamaica „The Beast“ II HLCF 1998
Complex, fruity, but dry finish.
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The Jamaica "The Beast" II HLCF is a distinctive rum crafted at the Hampden distillery from molasses, distilled using a pot still, and aged for 26 years. Bottled by The Rum Cask, its potent ABV of 66.6% offers an engaging tasting experience. Intensely aromatic, it features tropical fruits, overripe notes, and pineapple, with underlying woody and ester tones. Its flavor profile showcases esters, tropical fruits, and olives, complemented by salty and sour hints. Many users appreciate its well-integrated high proof, fascinating complexity, and balanced wood influence, although some find the finish dry and bitter. This expression stands out among Hampden releases while offering a smoother, more rounded profile than its predecessor.
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The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 16,058 times with an average of 8.4/10.
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So at the request of NH43 my 1001 tasting. A bit difficult after the Caroni I had before. I think a second tasting must follow in any case. I hope I'm right with the smell and taste markers and it's not just my imagination. For me, it's another great bottling that came out of the cask neither too late nor too early. A nicely rounded piece with well-integrated alcohol. The rating may change a little on a second tasting.
Voller Erwartungen ging ich an diesen Rum ... Nase Etwas verhalten 😲😲 so der erste Eindruck. Tropische Früchte etwas Marzipan leichte grüne Florale Notes (ich denke das verbinden manche mit Olive ) Fruchtester relativ zurückhaltend und nicht der Funk den ich erwartet und drauf gehofft hatte. (Es wird mit der Zeit dann immer besser und Runder) Gaumen Leicht Cremig im Mund... Volle Ladung Frucht aber auch deutlicher Holzeinfluß aber nicht störend zumindest anfangs... mit dem verweilen im Mund wird das ganze dann leider schnell ziemlich trocken bitter und etwas Holzig. Abgang ist schon ziemlich lang trocken und bitter . Alkohol Nase wie Mund gut eingebunden. Direkter Vergleich "Beast1" und "Beast2" Beast 2 nicht mehr so Beastig dafür um einiges Runder ausgewogener und für mich der Sieger .
The Beast II mit 26 Jahren lange gereift. Die Nase ist betörend, sehr fruchtig und mit schöner Vanille-/Honigsüße. Super angenehm! Erstklassig. Am Gaumen verliert er mich allerdings etwas. Die fruchtige Aromenvielfalt ist fast gänzlich verschwunden . Hier überwiegen mehr die würzig holzigen Aromen mit etwas Süße, was nicht unbeding was negatives ist. Der Abgang ist mittellang und überzeugt mit Vanille, Holz und Keksteig. Insgesamt eine klasse Abfüllung, die meines Erachtens ihren Zenit überschritten hat.
Yap, a successful bottling. The nose is still restrained. Nevertheless, there are scents reminiscent of savanna: vegetables, brine, olive and tropical fruit. On the palate, Jamaica on the one hand and something floral and perfumy on the other. It suits me very well and stands out in the profile of the many Hampden bottlings.