Review by: The Auditor
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Review #1272; Rum #577
This sample was provided to me by a producer, distributor, or some other industry source free-of-charge. No compensation, outside of the sample, was received and there were no strings attached.
Great House is a yearly limited edition blend from Hampden Estate. Each year is a blend of marques that allows the distillery to play around with their various aged rums they have. This 2024 edition has the following components:
50% 3 Year LFCH 2021
20% 4 Year LFCH 2020
15% 6 Year HGML 2018
15% 3 Year DOK 2021
It was then bottled at a high proof with no additives.
Distillery: Hampden Estate
Bottler: Hampden Estate
Region: Jamaica
Still: Pot
ABV: 57%
Nose: Brûléed Pineapple, Plastic Cement, Cola, Clove, Blackberry Compote, mango, guava
Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Brûléed Pineapple, Plastic Cement, Cola, Blackberry, Clove, mango guava
Finish: Long Finish, Plastic Cement, Cola, Blackberry, Cloves, Brine, mango, guava
Conclusion: Another great addition to the Great House lineup. I get some unique notes there that I don’t usually get in the other releases, like that strong cola and blackberry note. The classic pineapple and plastic cement are there as well as tropical fruits like mango and a bit of guava.
Final Score: 91
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.
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