Jamaica „The Beast“ II HLCF

Complex, fruity, but dry finish.

Aged 26 years, Jamaica "The Beast" II offers a bold blend of tropical fruit, woody notes, and esters with an olive undertone and notable depth.

Tropical fruit aroma
Well integrated high proof
Complex flavor profile
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Details about this rum

Country
Distillery
RumX ID
RX22417
ABV
66,60%
Category
Pot Still Rum
Vintage
Bottled
2024
Mark
HLCF
Made from
Molasses
Distillation
Pot Still
Age
26 years
Bottle volume
50cl
The Rum Cask • Hampden 1998   26yr   66,60% Jamaica „The Beast“ II HLCF

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    How does this rum taste?

    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.

    Aroma

    Tropical fruit Ester Pineapple Overripe

    Taste

    Ester Tropical fruit Olive Pineapple

    How is this rum rated?

    Rating (0-10)
    8.6/10 21 reviews
    Top 20% Jamaica
    Top 33% Hampden

    Heute die zwei TRC Biester im Glas. Beide sehr lecker und sich vom Aromenprofil sehr ähnlich. Viele Ester, tropische Früchte, adstringend, Klebstoff,... Beast I ist etwas scharfkantiger und grundaötzlich wilder. Beast II ist öliger und cremiger am Gaumen, die Früchte kommen mehr zur Geltung, der Rum ist komplexer. Dafür ist der Abgang etwas kürzer. Ich finde den das zweite Beast besser.

    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 .

    Ausgezeichneter Hampden! Trotz 26y Reifung nicht ansatzweise zu holzig. An der Nase frische Bienenwabe, Marzipan und gebackene Banane und typischer Hampden Frucht Funk. Am Gaumen sehr butterig, ausgewogen und lecker. Geröstete Nüsse, Bananenbrot und Schokoladen cookies mit weißer Schokolade, sowie Milchschokolade. Dazu Olivenlake und überreife Ananas, sowie getoastetes Eichenholz mit angenehmen aber intensiven Tanninen. Top Stoff!

    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.

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