Kill Devil HGML

Pineapple, marzipan, and oak with refined ester-driven depth.

Intense tropical fruit complexity
Beautifully integrated wood and esters
Exceptionally smooth for cask strength
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Rich pineapple, overripe tropical fruit, and caramel oak entwine in a complex, ester-forward aroma and palate. Reviewers praise its smooth integration, refined marzipan and wood, making it a celebrated, balanced Hampden with enduring appeal.

1190.00 €

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Details about this rum

Country
Distillery
Brand
Kill Devil
RumX ID
RX2521
ABV
58,1%
Category
Pot Still Rum
Vintage
1983
Mark
HGML
Made from
Molasses
Distillation
Pot Still
Age
35 years
No. of bottles
198
Bottle volume
70cl
Hunter Laing • Hampden 1983   35yr   58,1% Kill Devil HGML

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    How does this rum taste?

    Intense pineapple and overripe fruit lead the charge in Kill Devil HGML, balanced by refined oak and signature Hampden esters after 35 years of aging. Longtime fans celebrate its harmonious marzipan and banana notes, layered with woody depth and soft spice. Complex yet surprisingly round for its ABV, this limited Jamaican classic rewards patient sipping and sharing. For those who crave mature fruitiness and elegance from Hampden, this is one to discover.

    Aroma

    Pineapple Overripe Woody Vanilla

    Taste

    Pineapple Overripe Banana Fruity

    How is this rum rated?

    Rating (0-10)
    9.0/10 41 reviews
    Top 5% Jamaica
    Top 8% Hampden

    Fantastic Hampden. Creamy, lots of marzipan and a great spicy counterpoint due to the long barrel maturation.

    Wow, what an age, what a great vintage. Great HGML.Nose: intense and concentrated and of course the stark esters come first here, but nicely captured in honey and caramelized wood. Sweet and sour pineapple alongside ripe banana. A pleasant freshness comes through lemon and tangerine. A fine vinegar note at the back. Totally round, nothing stings. 91Palate: just as intense and concentrated as in the nose. Astringent at first before the esters get ready. A slightly woody bitter note or even bitter almond comes in before pineapple and marzipan take over. Light umami and licorice at the back. Also very round. 93What can I say. HGML brilliant, 35yo brilliant, ABV brilliant. Only that it almost does not matter whether 20, 25, or 30, 35 yo, because always good, is basic. pity

    What can I say... I love the Mark HGML! And this one lines up right up there with the rest! Gorgeous

    Despite the price tag on this bottle it's well worth the money. Very complex and well balanced. Love the nose and if you rest it for 15-20 minutes all flavours are released. A sweet oaky and fruity palate that continues into a very long well rounded finish. I got my hands on another bottle. 730, - euro is a hefty price, but I think it is well worth it and it can last for a couple of years of sipping.

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