Hampden Estate 1753 Pure Single Jamaica Rum 70 cl 46%

Named after its founding year of 1753, this bottle honours Hampden Estate's long history as one of Jamaica's most authentic pot still distilleries.

Expert Description

Hampden Estate 1753 is a Jamaica Rum distilled on pot still and bottled at 46%.

The rum comes from Hampden Estate in Wakefield, Jamaica, founded in 1753 and known for holding on to traditional methods where modern processes have taken over elsewhere. The distillery uses long fermentation with dunder and bacterial cultures, giving the rum its characteristic high ester content and intense, funky flavour profile. The 1753 release is named in honour of the distillery's founding year and serves as an accessible introduction to Hampden's style.

The result is an intense, fruity rum, where tropical fruit and funky pot still character meet a long, spiced finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Tropical fruit, banana and a pronounced funky, fermented note.

Palate

Intense and fruity with pineapple, mango and spice.

Finish

Long and funky with lingering fruit.

Specifications

Name: Hampden Estate 1753
Distillery: Hampden Estate
Region/Country: Jamaica
Type: Jamaica Rum
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
EAN No.: 3700597365595
Distillation Method: Pot Still
Serving Suggestion: Neat or in a classic Tiki cocktail

Flavour Profile

Intense · Fruity · Funky · Spiced · Tropical

Did You Know?

Hampden Estate is one of the only Jamaican distilleries still practising traditional dunder fermentation, a method where residue from previous distillations is deliberately added to drive ester content higher.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hampden Estate 1753

What is Hampden Estate 1753?

It's a Jamaica Rum distilled on pot still and bottled at 46%.

What does Hampden Estate 1753 taste like?

It smells of tropical fruit, banana and a pronounced funky note, while the palate is intense with pineapple, mango and spice.

What does the name 1753 mean?

It's the year Hampden Estate was founded, and the name was chosen as a tribute to the distillery's long history.

What is dunder fermentation?

It's a traditional Jamaican method where residue from previous distillations is added to increase ester content and create a more intense, funky flavour.

Does it work in cocktails?

Yes, its intense and fruity profile makes it a classic ingredient in Tiki cocktails.

How should Hampden Estate 1753 be enjoyed?

It can be enjoyed neat, but truly shines in a well-balanced Tiki cocktail.