Romdeluxe Hampden Wild Series Rum Jamaica No. 1 DOK

Wild Series Rum Jamaica No. 1 DOK is intensely aromatic, with distinct tropical and ester notes. It features an exceptional blend of fruit flavors, yet its high ABV demands careful handling.

8.3  / 10  (21 reviews)

Luxuriously complex but explosively potent Jamaican rum.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Strong aromatic fruit essence
    • Complex, ester-rich profile
    • Bold flavor integration

    The Wild Series Rum Jamaica No. 1 DOK is a pot-distilled, high-proof rum crafted at Jamaica's Hampden Distillery, boasting an astounding 85.2% ABV. Limited to 170 bottles, it's known for a nose dominated by banana, caramel, and estery hints. Tasting notes reveal robust pineapple and banana flavors, with undertones of cinnamon and vanilla. Despite its high alcohol content, users appreciate its flavor complexity, remarking on its initial warmth rather than overpowering burn. The intense ester profile and fruity aromas make it stand out among connoisseurs, though its extreme potency suggests cautious sipping or mixing. Ideal for those seeking a distinct Jamaican rum experience, it blended well with water to enhance its flavors, offering a dynamic tasting adventure.

    Aroma

    Pineapple Caramel Banana Overripe

    Taste

    Pineapple Banana Caramel Intense

    How is this rum rated?

    8.3  / 10  (21 reviews)
    Top 39% Jamaica

    "This one is a heavy hitter and hits your nose right after opening the bottle. Super high ABV that is well integrated and i get a hint of the Madeira Cask it was finished on. Add a drop or two of water to release all the flavours. "

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    8.7 / 10
    Review by: Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

    "Day 15 of the Samples de Luxe calendar. An overwhelming nose of esters and fruit (banana, pineapple). Burnt caramel and smokiness. The palate is sharper than the nose. I think of a heat-crushed distillery with steam engines and overripe fruit. The finish is consistent with the palate, the bitterness increasing. The empty glass gives other aromas. Impossible to imagine an ABV beyond Stroh Rum! Impressive alcohol integration!"

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    8.7 / 10
    Review by: cigares

    "A heavyweight in the "who has the highest alcohol content" category, yet remarkably integrated. The nose is concentrated on exotic fruits and citrus, esters, glue, solvents and varnish like any good Hampden from the DOK mark, but not only. A spicy brisée on vanilla and pepper caresses the nostrils with a hint of caramel and a touch of olive. A Hampden that diversifies with a beautiful aromatic concentration. It's impossible to detect the degree of alcohol, however extreme, on the nose. The attack on the palate is explosive, with a veritable deflagration. Extremely powerful, the juice starts with intense phenolic notes, a spicy heat of pepper, vanilla and cinnamon, overripe exotic fruits (banana, pineapple), barrel notes and silky tannins. It's rounder after two hours of aeration. Beyond that, it's a well-crafted Hampden with plenty of aromas for its extreme level. The finish is grippy, astringent, warm and fermentative. Mango, papaya and pineapple provide a fruity framework, while cinnamon, anise and licorice lend a spicy bitterness that's not unpleasant. Vanilla and caramel round out the whole. A well-crafted rum, far from the alcoholic cliché. Nevertheless, it should be used sparingly in tasting and is not recommended for sensitive palates."

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    8.5 / 10
    Review by: TheRhumhoe

    "My first idea when tasted was "pretty warm rum". Then I found out it is 85%. But still - it is warm, not burning throat."

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    7.4 / 10
    Review by: Pavel Spacek
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Bottler
    Brand
    Wild Series Rum
    RumX ID
    RX253
    ABV
    85,2%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Vintage
    2009
    Mark
    DOK
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    3mo
    No. of bottles
    170
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Romdeluxe • Hampden 2009   3mo   85,2% Wild Series Rum Jamaica No. 1 DOK

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    Ø Market value
    1,580€

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    About the Hampden distillery

    The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 15,395 times with an average of 8.4/10.

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