Jamaica (Bottled for Hongkong) HGML
Seasoned Hampden and high-ester fans who want a mature, continentally aged HGML that trades wild edges for balance, fruit and perfectly integrated 54.1% ABV.
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How does this rum taste?
Fans love its massive yet ultra-balanced Hampden funk, minimal wood and perfect alcohol integration. Critics mainly note rarity and comparison to other 1983s. Consensus: a world-class, gentlemanly HGML.
If you love classic Hampden funk like HLCF or old HGMLs but want a calmer, ultra-balanced take, this hits the sweet spot between powerhouse esters and refined, long ageing.
Beginners, those sensitive to higher ABV, or drinkers who dislike intense Jamaican funk or cannot justify chasing extremely rare, premium bottles.
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About the Hampden distillery
The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 17,454 times with an average of 8.4/10.
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Had a wonderful tasting event yesterday with only good CDI rums. This one is the last one of the six. This is a VERY rare bottle as it was originally made for the Hong Kong Market. Even the bottle is out of this world. No wonder this one was saved for last as I'm pretty sure I will never taste this one again unless I go visit Hong Kong and find a bar that has it. A true Hampden rum and it's so full of funk that every Jamaican would start dancing just smelling it. A true masterpiece from CDI that I would have loved to have in my collection.
Very rare bottling made only for Hong Kong.More awesome on the palate than on the nose for me.Better than the Kill Devil 1983 HD, but for me slightly behind the RA 1983 HD.Thanks Artur for the opportunity to taste it.
Astringent monster. There is so much happening towards the back. It is impressive how little woody the rum is.
Much more delicate than the RA. Great bottling.