Review by: The Auditor
Review #1372; Rum #675
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.
Here we have a bottle of rum from Hampden Estate. This is rum made from molasses and distilled on those famous pot stills. This is a blend of various marques at various ages which I laid out below and bottled at cask strength at a yearly release.
40% LFCH 2020
20% HLCF 2020
20% HGML 2020
20% C<>H 2021
Distillery: Hampden
Bottler: Hampden
Region: Jamaica
Still: Pot
ABV: 57%
Nose:Pungent, Over-Ripe Banana, Cement Glue, Salted Lemon, Soy Sauce, Buttered Popcorn
Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Cement Glue, Salted Lemon, Soy Sauce, Buttered Popcorn, Passionfruit, Toasted Caramel
Finish: Medium length finish, Cement Blue, Salted Lemon, Soy Sauce, Buttered Popcorn
Conclusion: Great. This is just a classic expression of Hampden Rum. A bit of glue, tropical fruits, spices, and some intense weird savory notes. All in all, another great release.
Final Score: 88
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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