Hampden Kill Devil HGML 1983
World-class HGML Hampden: intensely fruity, massively estery yet unbelievably smooth, with perfectly integrated oak, marzipan sweetness and a very long, memorable finish. Widely ranked among the best Hampdens ever.
Seasoned Hampden and high-ester Jamaican fans who want an ultra-aged, complex HGML with massive pineapple/overripe fruit, marzipan and perfectly integrated oak at near cask strength.
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Legendary aged HGML funk bomb
If you already love Hampden HGML or big ester profiles, this is a pinnacle bottle: same wild tropical funk, but polished by 35 years of oak into something incredibly deep and smooth.
Beginners, anyone sensitive to high ABV or heavy funk, and budget-conscious drinkers who don’t want to spend serious money on a rare single cask bottle.
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About the Hampden distillery
The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 17,551 times with an average of 8.4/10.
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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.