Silver Seal Hampden <>H

The 1993 Hampden Distillery rum impresses with its balanced tropical flavors, marzipan notes, and refined ester presence, though slightly critiqued for thinner aspects.

8.8  / 10  (21 reviews)

A balanced, tropical, and slightly reduced Hampden.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Balanced tropical fruit flavors
    • Approachable and smooth
    • Limited edition rarity

    This limited edition rum from the Hampden Distillery in Jamaica, distilled in 1993 and aged for 20 years, showcases a balance of ester-rich tropical flavors like pineapple and banana, complemented by marzipan and subtle solvents. Bottled at 50% ABV by Silver Seal, it offers a nuanced Hampden experience with floral and fruity notes. While praised for its approachable taste and exceptional bottle quality, some critics note that its reduced ABV results in a thinner body. Nonetheless, it remains a sought-after release, delivering the hallmark estery character of its origin, though less intense compared to cask-strength versions. With just 295 bottles available, this rum holds a distinctive place in RumX's marketplace.

    Aroma

    Pineapple Marzipan Ester Solvents

    Taste

    Pineapple Marzipan Tropical fruit Nail polish

    How is this rum rated?

    8.8  / 10  (21 reviews)
    Top 12% Jamaica
    Top 19% Hampden

    "Another wonderful release. Nice and fruity with roasted wood and spices. Very well balanced and the ABV has been integrated really well. Would really habe liked to try it at cask strength 😊"

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    9.0 / 10
    Review by: Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

    "Nach langer Rum-Pause, im verregneten aber wunderschönen Schweden sitzend, scheint mir ein reifer HD genau das Richtige ☺️ Nase: oh wie schön sind feine Ester. Angenehme Lösungsmittel mit Fruchtessig und süßlicher Ananas, Ananas-Marzipan. Dazu feine Zitrone. Leicht buttrig. Alles gut eingebunden, vielleicht etwas zu reduziert, hätte etwas mehr Fassstärke verdient. 8,7 Gaumen: angenehme Ester vorne und deutlich speckig. Dazu fruchtig-säuerliche Ananas mit Zitrone im Abgang. Süßliches von Ananas-Marzipan. Wirkt leider etwas dünn, ich hätte ihn nicht auf 50% verdünnt. Dadurch kommt noch etwas herbere Muskatnuss hinzu. 8,6 Hampden ist immer schön. Hatte aber schon bessere 93er im Glas; liegt sicherlich auch an der Verdünnung."

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    8.6 / 10
    Review by: Frank

    "My first '93 Hampden. In this case, from the <>H batch (probably one of the peculiarities of this year, in which different marks were produced with <>H and C<>H). Despite the dilution, which is obvious to taste, this Hampden comes around the corner with quite a complex flavor. In addition to the classic Hampden flavors, this bottling features strong floral notes that give the whole an unfamiliar, but by no means unpleasant, touch in addition to the Hampden DNA. Overall, however, to identify as <>H that washes over the taste buds with some esters, but just not the full broadside. At cask strength probably a top bottling, so only upper midfield for me."

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    8.6 / 10
    Review by: Lukas Jäger

    "Un très bon Hampden, assez doux et gourmand. La réduction est bien maîtrisé, bien qu'on y perde un peu de longueur. Ça n'est pas une bombe d'esters qui part dans tous les sens mais plutôt un Hampden équilibré et accessible. Au prix de sortie, c'était un magnifique Hampden de tous les jours. Si la distillerie pouvait nous sortir une référence permantente de cette classe ça serait top !"

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    8.9 / 10
    Review by: Benoit Mahe
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX5005
    ABV
    50%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Vintage
    1993
    Mark
    <>H
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    20 years
    No. of bottles
    295
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Silver Seal • Hampden 1993 &nbsp; 20yr &nbsp; 50% <>H

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    Ø Market value
    455€

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    About the Hampden distillery

    The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 15,357 times with an average of 8.4/10.

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