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Rum Fire Velvet Overproof is a Jamaican rum distilled at Hampden using molasses and a pot still, boasting a potent 63% ABV. Highly regarded for its balanced yet intense profile, this clear rum reveals a bold nose of glue and esters with fruity undertones. Many users appreciate its versatility in cocktails, noting its fruity, estery taste with hints of banana and floral notes. Ideal for those seeking a powerful and complex cocktail base that delivers the classic Jamaican funk without overwhelming sharpness. This rum's unique character and creamy, sweet finish make it popular among adventurous mixers, despite it being somewhat harsh for neat sipping.
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About the Hampden distillery
The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 15,477 times with an average of 8.4/10.
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It tastes very much like the Rum Fire so I believe it’s probably the same rum in another bottle. This bottling was for the European market I’ve heard. The finish is rather long. Overall it’s funky, potent, complex and powerful without being too pungent.
Pure unexpectedly balanced. Comes in cocktails determined very well.
Some funk and vegetal notes on the nose. Surprisingly sweet on the palate with a fruity finish.
Wieder ein tolles Schmankerl für die Klebstoffschnüffler unter uns. Das Hause Hampden hat hier wirklich einen weichen Rum herausgebracht, der zwar merklich die Gene der Rum Fire Familie hat, jedoch nicht mit einem 16to Meißelbagger durch die Vordertür prescht ohne überhaupt zu versuchen zu klopfen oder zu klingeln. Macht sich hervorragend in nem Blue Hawaii Mai Tai :-)