Hampden Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaican Rum

Funky banana punch, great value

Great value
Funky banana
Cocktail workhorse
RumX community voice

Fruity, funky and peppery, with big banana and ester character; shines in cocktails and delivers remarkable value, though some find it hot and less complex neat.

30.90 €
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    How does this rum taste?

    Loved for its punchy Jamaican funk and standout value, this 57% pot still Hampden bursts with banana, tropical fruit and estery notes. Reviewers call it a cocktail workhorse—excellent in Mai Tais, daiquiris and rum and coke—yet some enjoy it neat despite peppery heat. With 383 community reviews and bestseller status, it’s a confident pick for big flavor and versatility.

    Aroma

    Banana Ester Overripe Tropical fruit

    Taste

    Banana Tropical fruit Funky Peppery

    How is this rum rated?

    7.8/10 383 reviews

    If you should have just one Navy strength rum in your bar, this is the one. The nose is complex with aromas of esters, fruits and spices. At the palate it’s complex and funky with flavors of esters, fruits and spices. The finish is quite long and dry.

    Three years ago I celebrated him still as a revelation in May Tai and now he gets only 76 😂. In view of the price but in my eyes a must have for the house bar, especially if you still do not have too many Jamaicans at home. Meanwhile in May Tai on my scale also only 2/5 🇯🇲.After tasting again I take away another three points. 73/100

    This is a power hampden and perfect for cocktails 🤯 Fruity, estery, woody. The 57% are well notable and not integrated very well. Not the best rum for newcomers, who prefer to drink it neat. It‘s a nice addition to the bar, looking at the price tag.

    I'm really not a Hampden fan, but it did not taste so bad to me. And the 30€ the bottle...

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Brand
    Smith & Cross
    RumX ID
    RX43
    ABV
    57%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    3 years
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <50€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Hampden 3yr &nbsp; 57% Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaican Rum

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    About the Hampden distillery

    The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 15,886 times with an average of 8.4/10.

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