Flensburg Rum Company HDGDL Very High Ester

Funky Jamaican rum with bold tropical esters.

Intense ester profile
Versatile for cocktails
Distinct Jamaican character
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This Jamaican rum delights with pronounced ester aromas, tropical fruit, and a hint of glue, delivering an unexpectedly smooth yet powerful character. Our RumX community praises its mixability and distinct profile, making it a standout choice for both sipping and cocktails.

50.42 €
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    How does this rum taste?

    The Flensburg Rum Company HDGDL Very High Ester is a bold expression of Jamaican heritage. Distilled from molasses in 2019 and bottled at cask strength, this limited release captivates with an intense mix of ester, tropical fruit, and subtle glue notes. Our RumX community highlights its funky, overripe character and integrated alcohol, making it a versatile pick for both neat enjoyment and as a dynamic cocktail base. Each sip unfolds layers of exotic fruit and a lively ester punch that truly resonates with rum lovers seeking a unique tasting journey.

    Aroma

    Ester Glue Pineapple Funky

    Taste

    Ester Tropical fruit Glue Funky

    How is this rum rated?

    8.0/10 29 reviews
    Top 20%

    Brief evaluation and assessment of the Village'25. The successor to the HDGDL now as a Very High Ester Edition. From memory it already has more oomph. Alcohol is well integrated. For me, a little better than the first. Since I have to go over the old rating, I give it an 8.5. Not a unicorn but a rum at an extremely fair price of €50. Certainly a blast as a mixer. I like it and stand by it. Detailed analysis to follow.

    Der Name trifft es auf den Punkt. Bin Nase bis Abgang sind herrliche Esteraromen zu schmecken, wobei auch der Klebstoff im Vergleich zu anderen Rums recht präsent ist. Alkohol an der Grenze zum aufdringlich wirken, als Mixer dann aber sicher geeignet. PLV ist Klasse!

    Der zweite HDGDL von FRC. Insgesamt fand ich den ersten runder und intensiver. Dieser hier ist aber auch genau das, was er sein soll: ein funky Jamaicaner zu einem fairen Preis. Der Alkohol könnte besser eingebunden sein. Ganz losgelöst vom Preis und eventuell als funky Begleiter im Cocktail schafft es dieser Rum nicht mich zu begeistern.

    Intensive Nase mit viel Funk und überreifen Früchten. Überraschend mild, der hohe Alkoholgehalt ist kaum spürbar. Am Gaumen jedoch deutlich ungestümer – kraftvolle Ester-Noten stehen im Vordergrund, während die Fruchtigkeit in den Hintergrund tritt. Mega PLV, zum Mixen Bombe!

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Brand
    Flensburg Rum Company
    RumX ID
    RX23494
    ABV
    63,1%
    Vintage
    2019
    Bottled
    2025
    Made from
    Molasses
    No. of bottles
    210
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <50€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Oldman Spirits GmbH 2019 &nbsp; 63,1% Flensburg Rum Company HDGDL Very High Ester

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    Open rate
    17%

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