Small Batch Rare Rums HLCF

Bold, ester-rich Jamaican rum with complex notes.

Complex ester-rich profile
Intriguing Jamaican 'funk'
Long, warm finish
RumX community voice

Small Batch Rare Rums HLCF combines high ester potency with intricate tropical and spicy notes. Esteemed for its complexity, it balances ester intensity with wood and fruit nuances.

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Details about this rum

Country
Distillery
Bottler
RumX ID
RX686
ABV
66,3%
Category
Pot Still Rum
Vintage
1998
Mark
HLCF
Made from
Molasses
Distillation
Pot Still
Age
18 years
No. of bottles
480
Bottle volume
70cl
Rum Nation • Hampden 1998   18yr   66,3% Small Batch Rare Rums HLCF

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    How does this rum taste?

    The Small Batch Rare Rums HLCF, distilled at Jamaica's Hampden distillery and bottled by Rum Nation, is a robust, high-ester rum notable for its strong aromas of esters, pineapple, and tropical fruits. Aged for 18 years and bottled at 66.3% ABV, this limited edition offers a potent Jamaican 'funk' combined with nuanced spice and wood notes. RumX users praise its fruity complexity but note sharpness in the finish. While some enjoy its intense flavor profile, others find it overpowering, with hints of varnish and grassy undertones. This exclusive release showcases the traditional character of Jamaica's Hampden distillery in a bold presentation. With only 480 bottles available, it appeals to collectors and connoisseurs alike.

    Aroma

    Ester Pineapple Tropical fruit Banana

    Taste

    Ester Pineapple Spice Tropical fruit

    How is this rum rated?

    Rating (0-10)
    8.7/10 32 reviews
    Top 16% Jamaica
    Top 25% Hampden

    Yummy, this is a nice Hampden and the price to quality is very good. The nose is fruity with esters and varnish from the start with caramel and light grass trailing. The palate is well balanced, warm and peppery with wood, fruits, ester and light grass. The finish is very long and warm/peppery with wood and pineapple. The finish is lightly dry, something I really like in this release.

    Verkostet im Cross Tasting mit RX344 RX1663 RX9950 Für mich Platz 2

    Selvfølgelig lidt stærk, men kan duftes uden alle næsehår brændes af. God fuldfed sødme i munden, med en tøndekant. Kokos, vanilje og træ. Lang og tør eftersmag.

    Very intense and tastefull. The nosing was so much more complex and full of interesting notes than the palate. Alcohol content was to strong for my tastes and I diluted. But still the burning and wood dominated, leaving very little room for other flavours, or maybe they were not there to begin with?

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    The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 16,692 times with an average of 8.4/10.

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    Avg Rating: 8.4/10
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