Hampden Pure Single Jamaican Rum Overproof 8yr 60%

"A really good Jamaican style rum with a real punch. I'd say most may need a few drops of water to make it a lot more digestible. Rest for 15-20 minutes for all flavours to be released. Has more bang for your buck than the 92 proof version."

"It’s fantastic that it’s possible to buy a rum like this, matching the Veliers, to this quite low price. The nose is complex and full of aromas of esters, fruits and wood. At the palate it’s heavy, complex and funky with flavors full of esters and spices. The finish is long, elegant and subtle."

"pure he is actually a bit too roasty and mocha / coffee with metallic notes. the banana and esters etc. are there but rather in the background... but overall almost unbelievably drinkable for 60% and nicely balanced!in the Mai Tai again, exactly that is reversed banana / caramel and light mocha associations very round and drinkable with enough complexity to take some time for the drink. good PLV and definitely better than the 46%! (who is also surprised?😜)"

"More emphasis on fruity and funky notes with the higher ABV. However, nose is much more „closed up“ and needs a very long time in the glas to open up compared to the lower ABV bottling. All in all both seem legit choices😅"

"A fantastic nose of rum raisins, like Jamaican ice cream (and with good reason). But also tropical fruits, especially banana and a little pineapple, and measured esters. On the palate, the ABV is discreet but supports the aromas. There are tamed esters and plenty of fruit, but also spice and roast. The finish is long and after a first glass I'm quite enthusiastic about this very affordable Hampden. But after a second and especially a third glass, the aromas start to bore me and I imagine this rum should be reserved for mixology rather than pure tasting. Hence my much lower score than I'd imagined. Still, an excellent price/quality ratio."

"My entry into the higher ester world and thus for me somehow a flagship for Hampden (although rather emotional and as a blend of course difficult to compare with some other bottlings). With good PLV and a lot of flavors, it is suitable for beginners, but also for advanced rum drinkers. In my eyes, clearly stronger than its diluted brother."

"An der Nase wechseln sich drei Hauptkomponenten ab: Ester/Klebstoff, überreife tropische Früchte und trockene/würzige Noten, wie man sie auch von Agricoles kennt. Im Mund ohne Gnade würzig scharf, modrig pelzig, herb holzig. Viel Frucht bleibt da bei mir nicht hängen, außer im Nachgang, wo die Früchte wieder mit Honigkaramell zusammen auftreten und sich die Bühne auch mit pflanzlichen Noten teilen. Nase und Abgang ganz gut, aber im Mund, nicht meines :-("

"Tasting notes: Lots of power, tropical fruit and candied lemon."

"I've tried it again now after a good year and have to say that I remembered it better, so I'm downgrading it to one point because I think it's good, but not very good. But I also see this rum more in the mixer corner for cocktails and long drinks."

"The tropical maturation is clearly recognizable here, both visually and sensorially. In addition to citrus fruits, pineapple, subtle notes of glue and varnish, spices and wood are also quite present here. PLV is excellent here!"