TAST'TOE Hampden MDEN Jamaican Rum HLCF 1998

Rich, fruity, and balanced Jamaican funk.

Rich tropical fruit aroma
Harmonious balance
Distinct Jamaican character
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The MDEN Jamaican Rum HLCF delivers a robust Jamaican profile with rich ester and fruit aromas, featuring banana and pineapple notes complemented by a refined spicy finish.

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Details about this rum

Country
Distillery
Bottler
RumX ID
RX9950
ABV
57,2%
Vintage
1998
Mark
HLCF
Made from
Molasses
Age
23 years
No. of bottles
275
Bottle volume
70cl
TAST'TOE • Hampden 1998   23yr   57,2% MDEN Jamaican Rum HLCF

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    How does this rum taste?

    MDEN Jamaican Rum HLCF is a limited edition rum from the Hampden distillery, meticulously aged for 23 years. Users highlight its complex aromatic profile with strong ester notes, banana, pineapple, and a hint of solvents. The palate reveals overripe tropical fruits, complemented by salty and peppery nuances. It's characterized by a harmonious balance, offering a Jamaican funk with elegant dryness, which appeals to both newcomers and aficionados of Jamaican rums. This 1998 selection by TAST'TOE has a potent 57.2% ABV, showcasing the distillery's craftsmanship and distinctiveness. A limited release with only 275 bottles, it captivates with its typical Jamaica richness and refined finish, making it a cherished collector's item.

    Aroma

    Ester Banana Fruity Pineapple

    Taste

    Banana Pineapple Overripe Ester

    How is this rum rated?

    Rating (0-10)
    8.7/10 27 reviews
    Top 16% Jamaica
    Top 25% Hampden

    Finaly I had time to sit and enjoy this sample. Aroma… well it is Jamaica, fruity (banana mostly for me) with a lot of menthol, esters, little bit od wood and I noticed some buttery scent. In taste… well again Jamaica (I absolutely love this one), overripe banana with hint of some sweet/salty combination (salt and chocolate). It is kind of dry but very elegant not to heavy not to weak, it is very well balanced. Finish is little bit spicy, jamaican funky and estery. This is why I love rums from Jamaica, if I have a chance to buy whole bottle I will absolutely buy it. One of the best sample I had.

    Amazing Hampden 89-90

    Hampden, a good one!

    It's a beautiful scent. I'd say it's got more esters than HLCF. Very harmonious tropical fruit notes. Literally a perfume. The color indicates that the rum hasn't been aged much in the barrel, but that's okay. Flavor-wise, you can tell this isn't an ester-laden piece, but I don't have a problem with that either.

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