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Hampden Rum Fire (RX5390)

Unleash Fire: Jamaican Ester Magic in Every Sip

Discover the effervescent and funky world of Rum Fire, a true Jamaican masterpiece from the renowned Hampden distillery. This 63% ABV pot still rum is crafted with meticulous care using molasses and a long fermentation process, resulting in unmatched intensity and punch. The sublime fusion of overripe banana, pineapple, and ester notes in the aroma paves the way to an enchanting tasOverripe ting experience. In the mesmerizing flavor profile, you will be treated to a delightful mix of intense fruity highlights, hints of spice, and the unmistakable touch of ester, that brilliantly reflect the authentic Jamaican rum traditions. Rum Fire makes an incredible addition to your cocktails, featuring its unique high ester white Jamaican character that shines through every sip. A true gem for bold palates and an essential addition to any rum lover's collection, Rum Fire not only signifies exceptional quality but also a great value for money. Whether you appreciate it in cocktails or the occasional sip, this rum is a delectable journey through the best of Jamaica's rum heritage. So go ahead, ignite your senses with the unparalleled taste and aroma of Rum Fire, and let the exciting flavors carry you away to a tropical paradise.

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What does this rum taste like?

The flavor profile of Rum Fire is based on 155 user reviews. We have compiled and summarized the community's tasting notes for you, to give you an impression of the aroma and taste of the rum:

Rum Fire: an overproof white rum with unmissable Jamaican funk, delivering robust esters, and a tropical, fruity profile. Its intensity makes it a vibrant cocktail option, though some enjoy its challenging power neat. Excellent value; Hampden distillery's pure, raw character on show.

Reasons to buy

  • Intense fruity highlights
  • Authentic Jamaican character
  • Great value for money

Nosing impressions

Ester Funky Overripe Banana Pineapple Fruits Floral Fruit schnapps Fermented Tropical fruit

Taste impressions

Intense Ester Funky Fruity Spice Pineapple Peppery Citrus Warm Banana

Finish

Ester Fermented Fruity Varnish Alcoholic Peppery Warm Metallic Furry Tropical fruit

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How does the community rate this rum?

8.0 /10155 ratings

Community Rating

Already 155 registered users have rated and tested this rum, leaving an average rating of 8.0 out of 10. A total of 1 users have marked this rum as their favorite (9+ points).

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8.5/10

„It’s a triple distilled pure pot stills HLCF rum which gives an ester level of 500-600. The finish is rather long and tastes about the same as on the palate. I think it’s the best of the three big white Overproof’s from Jamaica, it’s funky, potent, complex and powerful without being too pungent.“


Aroma

Fruits Overripe Funky Pungent

Taste

Fruity Pineapple Banana Peppery Nutmeg
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8.1/10

„A rum that shows the full potential of an unaged Jamaican rum. The Jamaican funk oscillates between exotic fruits, floral aromas and phenolic notes, with a touch of iodine. On the palate, the rum is slightly spicier and saltier, while keeping the typical funky frame. There are also notes of pear and brine. The finish extends the taste experience with metallic and dry notes. A powerful and aromatic rum that would be wonderful in a supercharged cocktail.“


Aroma

Ester Funky Overripe Banana Pineapple

Taste

Funky Intense Ester Spice Fruity
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8.0/10

„A bomb in cocktail. In a grogue it's really not bad either.“


Aroma

Ester Fruit schnapps Alcoholic Solvents Mirabelle plum

Taste

Funky Alcoholic Ester Spice Peppery
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8.3/10

„What to say... A rum of this quality for this price is just incredible! All the markers of the hampden distillery are present here, this bottle has nothing to envy to bottles worth 2 or 3 times its price. A must for the Jamaican amateurs.“


Aroma

Rubber Solvents Polish Copper Banana

Taste

Peppery Spice Smoky Roasted Dark
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7.7/10

„In direct comparison with the Rum Bar and W“


Aroma

Ester Funky Banana Sugarcane

Taste

Funky Intense Ester Fruity Pineapple
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8.1/10

„Bester white Overproof für mich.“

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7.7/10

„Hampden for cocktails at a price that is still ok. Pure also drinkable but his great moments he has in drinks. These he then but also his own stamp on.“


Aroma

Ester Funky Overripe Pineapple Floral

Taste

Funky Intense Ester Spice Citrus
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7.8/10

„The expression of Hampden's esters in all its splendor.a feeling of overripe fruit brandy (Tropical / Red / Pear / Mirabelle) with a hint of lemon, all filled with very empyreumatic esters (Copper / Smoke / Rubber / Vinegar).the whole is spicy (Clove / Nutmeg / Pepper) and rather vegetable (Hay / Green / Olive). I also find a subtle and elegant note of "perfume".in short, a quality-price ratio that really defies any competition, if you like Hampden, it is a keel to have permanently in its bar.“


Aroma

Red fruits Mirabelle plum Pear Peaches Banana

Taste

Red fruits Pear Mirabelle plum Pineapple Banana
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8.2/10

„A daiquiri of the dirty kind from the bottle.“


Aroma

Ester Menthol Fermented Citrus Cucumber

Taste

Ester Citrus Funky Warm Peppery
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8.0/10

„This is a bottling you just have to know: Hampden power hidden behind a strange label, which now scjon stands for itself. As a Hampden fan, you should have tried the Fire in any case, he delivers puristic Hampden character, without the wood was allowed to have a say. Pure drinkable, it develops its full potential in drinks, especially the Daiquiri. For me, the undefeated number one for this, provides an incredibly drinkable overall result. Only pure it has to admit defeat to the Rivers and thus its strongest competitor!“


Aroma

Funky Overripe Ester Banana Fermented

Taste

Funky Fruity Spice Peppery Pineapple
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8.2/10

„Rotten fruits, olives, chemical glue like stuff… and it gets you drunk like a m*therf*cker, what’s not to like? 😅“

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8.0/10

„Excellent for daiquiri. Who wants to try it pure must be a pirate.“


Aroma

Ester Banana Pineapple

Taste

Intense Ester
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7.6/10

„Idealer Begleiter für leckere Cocktails...auch pur gut zu Trinken.“


Aroma

Fruity Ester Nail polish Pineapple

Taste

Fruity Pineapple Ester Strong Funky
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8.0/10

„Hight Ester unripened. Well suited for cocktails.“


Aroma

Ester Overripe Fruit schnapps Fruits

Taste

Ester Intense Apple
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8.2/10

„Rum Fire is produced at the Hampden Estate distillery, established in 1753 in Treelawny, Jamaica. In Hampden tradition, the molasses undergoes a long fermentation with indigenous yeasts and with the addition of dunder (residual liquid from previous distillations). The still used is a copper Pot Still. The mark of this Rum is the HLCF which boasts an ester level above 400 g/hlpa. It should go without saying, but for the avoidance of doubt: no additives or sugars added. Prominent on the label are the blue and orange flames that recall an old Jamaican tradition of testing the strength of a distillate by setting it on fire. The flame that changes from blue to orange indicates a particularly high alcohol content. Crystal clear color, very clear and bright. The nose is super funky: esters, tropical fruit, molasses, acetone, light varnish, gasoline. Alcohol is well present but does not cover the aromatics. On the palate everything is confirmed, we find the ripe fruit (lots of fruit), acetone, spices. The finish is long and dry with a pleasant fruity, slightly smoky taste.“


Aroma

Ester Funky Pineapple Banana Tropical fruit

Taste

Funky Intense Ester Fruity Banana

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What are the key data of the rum?

Country
Distillery
ID
RX5390
ABV
63%
Made from
Molasses
Distillation
Pot Still
Bottle volume
75cl
Price range
Under 50€
Category
Rum

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About the Hampden distillery

The distillery Hampden is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 8,481 times with an average of 8.5/10.


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