Hampden is where Jamaican rum pulls no punches – wild fermentation, copper pot stills and a funk that can't be mistaken for anything else.
Expert description
Hampden Estate 8 Year is a Pure Single Jamaican Rum distilled on pot still and bottled at 46%.
The rum comes from Hampden Estate in Trelawny, Jamaica, a distillery with roots dating back to 1753, known for its traditional high-ester production method using wild fermentation and nothing but its own spring water added. The rum is tropically matured for at least 8 years right at the distillery, with no added sugar or other additives, giving it the raw, intense character that has become a Hampden trademark.
Tasting notes
Nose
Flambéed banana and caramelised mango followed by petrol-like and milky notes, underpinned by green bananas, apples and lightly fermented pineapple.
Palate
Dry and full-bodied with old wood, tropical fruit and resin, carried by a funky, ester-driven character from traditional pot still distillation.
Finish
Smoky and lightly salty with spice and dried fruit, where the tannins add extra substance.
Specifications
Distillery: Hampden Estate
Region/Country: Jamaica
Type: Rum
Age: 8 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation method: Pot still
Natural colour: Yes
EAN no.: 3700597351307
Serving suggestion: In a snifter glass or a tiki cocktail
Flavour profile
Funky · Tropical Fruit · Smoky · Dry · Intense
Did you know?
Hampden Estate measures its rums by ester content, a unit for the aromatic compounds that give the signature funk, and the distillery's styles can reach ester levels among the highest in the entire rum world.
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