Hampden Kill Devil Jamaica HLCF

Richly complex ester profile with fruity depth.

Kill Devil Jamaica HLCF delivers a complex ester profile with banana and pineapple notes, balanced by woody and smoky undertones, appealing to rum aficionados.

8.2/10 20 reviews

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    How does this rum taste?

    Complex aroma profile
    Rich fruity tastes
    Balanced with light smoke

    Kill Devil Jamaica HLCF 1998 is a distinctive rum crafted at Hampden distillery and bottled by Hunter Laing. Limited to 381 bottles, this rum is distilled from molasses using traditional pot stills and aged for 18 years. Renowned for a complex ester profile, it features aromas of banana, tropical fruits, glue, wood, and lemon. The palate delivers rich notes of pineapple, banana, and a hint of smoke with a well-balanced fruity and woody finish. While praised for its complexity and balance, some find its flavors slightly thin or lacking depth. Ideal for enthusiasts of high-ester Jamaican rums who appreciate intricate flavor journeys, this expression encapsulates the tradition and craftsmanship of Hampden.

    Aroma

    Banana Glue Tropical fruit Barrel

    Taste

    Pineapple Tropical fruit Fruity Banana

    How is this rum rated?

    8.2/10 20 reviews

     Ich finde diesen HLCF ein wenig dünn. Ist meines Erachtens recht flüchtig. Außerdem schmecke ich eine leichte rauchige Note, was ich ein wenig störend finde. Gibt weit aus bessere Abfüllungen von diesem Mark.

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    7.7 /10
    Review by: zabo

     A very nice rum with a light touch of smoke to it. Very well balanced.

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    8.8 /10
    Review by: Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

     Ganz entspannter HLFC, der mit „nur“ 46 % auch nicht wässrig wirkt. Gut ausbalanciert mit schönen Früchtemix. Angenehme leichte Holznote. Runde Sache, auch wenn es ihn etwas an Tiefe und Power fehlt..

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    8.2 /10
    Review by: Mentalo

     Příjemný hampden nabízející poměrně klasicky vyšší porci esterů. Ve vůni velmi ovocný kousek. Banán a ananas. Dále také odlalovač a lepidlo. V chuti z počátku ovoce, později lehce kouřové dřevo a později jnazelná sůl. Příjemné, bohužel zbytečně řídké.

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    7.4 /10
    Review by: Filip Šikula
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Brand
    Kill Devil
    RumX ID
    RX439
    ABV
    46%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Vintage
    1998
    Mark
    HLCF
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    18 years
    No. of bottles
    381
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <250€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Hunter Laing • Hampden 1998 &nbsp; 18yr &nbsp; 46% Kill Devil Jamaica HLCF

    How is the price of this rum developing?

    The RumX community has already added 35 bottles to their collections:

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    27
    opened
    3
    emptied
    5
    Open rate
    23%
    Ø Market value
    124€

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    About the Hampden distillery

    The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 15,435 times with an average of 8.4/10.

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