Review #1065; Rum Review #393

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Distillery: Hampden Estate

Bottler: Hampden Estate

Region: Jamaica

Still: Pot Still

ABV: 60%

Cask: 5 Years ex-bourbon in Jamaica

Maruqe: HGML (1000-1100 gr/hL AA)

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Nose: Grilled Pineapple, Cinnamon, Cumin, Green Apple, Guava, faint cement glue, lemon zest, passionfruit, allspice, soy sauce, Apple Cider Vinegar

Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel, buttered popcorn, soy sauce, meaty, green apple, cement glue, guava, passion fruit, allspice, cumin, bubblegum, apple cider vinegar

Finish: : Long finish, soy sauce, meaty, green apple, lemon zest, allspice, cumin, cement glue, buttered popcorn, metallic tinge

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Conclusion: As usual, an incredible rum from Hampden Estate. HGML is not a marque I have much experience with but this is so good. Full of an array of flavors but still have that pineapple backbone that I’ve come to expect from Hampden rums. Drinks below proof and changes in the glass, an incredible selection done by Astor. I need more of these young tropically aged, high ester marque Hampdens in my life.

Final Score: 96

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Scoring Legend:

• 95-100: As good as it gets. Jaw-dropping, eye-widening, unforgettable whisky.
• 90-94: Sublime, a personal favorite in its category.
• 85-89: Excellent, a standout dram.
• 80-84: Quite good. Quality stuff.
• 75-79: Decent whisky worth tasting.
• 70-74: Meh. It’s definitely drinkable, but it can do better.
• 60-69: Not so good. I might not turn down a glass if I needed a drink.
• 50-59: Save it for mixing.
• 0-49: Blech.