TRC Hampden 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.

8.6/10 21 reviews

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    How does this rum taste?

    Tropical fruit aroma
    Well integrated high proof
    Complex flavor profile

    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?

    8.6/10 21 reviews
    Top 20% Jamaica
    Top 33% Hampden

     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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    8.7 /10
    Review by: zabo

     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 .

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    8.8 /10
    Review by: SaibotZtar

     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.

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    8.6 /10
    Review by: Thunderbird

     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.

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    8.7 /10
    Review by: Tschusikowsky
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX22417
    ABV
    66,60%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Vintage
    1998
    Bottled
    2024
    Mark
    HLCF
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    26 years
    Bottle volume
    50cl
    Price range
    <250€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    The Rum Cask • Hampden 1998 &nbsp; 26yr &nbsp; 66,60% Jamaica „The Beast“ II HLCF

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    Ø Market value
    169€

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    About the Hampden distillery

    The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 15,693 times with an average of 8.4/10.

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