TAST'TOE Hampden MDEN Jamaican Rum HLCF 1998
Rich, fruity, and balanced Jamaican funk.
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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.
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About the Hampden distillery
The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 16,606 times with an average of 8.4/10.
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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.