Hampden Great House (Distillery Edition 2019)

Aromas of pineapple, ripe banana, and esters lead to a palate that's fruity, funky, and rounded by vanilla. The RumX community rates it highly as a balanced, crowd-pleasing Jamaican rum, especially for those exploring Hampden's unique profile.

8.6  / 10  (145 reviews)

Tropical fruit, balanced funk and smooth vanilla undertones.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Rich tropical fruit bouquet
    • Classic Hampden ester funk
    • Well-balanced and accessible

    Tropical fruit funk and vibrant esters define the Great House (Distillery Edition 2019) from Hampden, with juicy pineapple and ripe banana on the nose, followed by a lively, balanced palate highlighted by vanilla and classic Jamaican ester character. RumX tasters admire its harmonious blend of bright fruit, spice, and signature funk, though some note escalating prices and a milder ester punch than later editions. Worth exploring for those seeking an accessible, well-balanced introduction to Hampden’s style.

    Aroma

    Pineapple Ester Banana Vanilla

    Taste

    Ester Tropical fruit Pineapple Funky

    How is this rum rated?

    8.6  / 10  (145 reviews)
    Top 20% Jamaica
    Top 33% Hampden

    "80% OWH 2012 20% <>H 2016 In direct comparison with '20, '21 and '22: least intense on the nose, more marzipan, brightest together with 21, a bit more tart and powerful than the others on the palate. Quite smooth and restrained on the nose, seems fresh and vinegar at the same time. Clearly solvent and some ester, citrus, perhaps lemon or yet tangerine? A slightly sweet marzipan note mixes in. Sourly fruity with pineapple. A bit woody with vanilla. On the palate it comes across sour-salty-bitter at first, yet seems a bit creamy. Hampden esters towards glue are also found now. Citrus in the direction of grapefruit and again marzipan. At the back, some anise is added. In the finish to the anise, orange peel and green tea. A very pleasant blend."

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    8.2 / 10
    Review by: Frank

    "I think the bottling lives a little from the price and the limited availability these days. The GH 20 simply tasted better to me neat. But it's brutally cool to have gotten a sample through Rod. 85/100"

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    8.5 / 10
    Review by: Adrian Wahl

    "Super relaxed Hampden. Balanced and simply delicious!"

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    8.5 / 10
    Review by: Oliver

    "The original Hampden Great House that gave this range its letters of nobility. The nose opens with a profusion of esters and powerful notes of glue, solvents and varnish, as well as a heavy dose of tropical fruit and overripe citrus. This is followed by a pastry touch of marzipan, candied fruit, vanilla and a hint of wood from the barrel. A very pleasant, easy-drinking blend. The attack on the palate takes the funk up a notch, with medicinal notes and flavors of cherry and advanced fermentation. It's fat and opulent on the palate. Despite its power, the juice retains its roundness and mellowness on the palate, making it very drinkable and accessible. The alcohol is also very well integrated. The finish is very long, with lots of citrus, tropical fruit and strong astringency. Wood and spice come to the fore, invigorating what was intended to be a fuller finish. A very "funky" Hampden that is beginning to be the subject of considerable speculation."

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    8.8 / 10
    Review by: TheRhumhoe
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX69
    ABV
    59%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    7 years
    No. of bottles
    3,066
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Hampden 7yr &nbsp; 59% Great House (Distillery Edition 2019)

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    The RumX community has already added 411 bottles to their collections:

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    335
    opened
    41
    emptied
    35
    Open rate
    18%
    Ø Market value
    390€

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    About the Hampden distillery

    The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 15,393 times with an average of 8.4/10.

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