Review by: The Auditor

Review #1400; Rum #699

This is a bottling of rum from independent bottlers The Whisky Jury. This rum was distilled at the Hampden distillery in the Trelawny Parish of Jamaica from molasses in 2009. It aged for 15 years in a cask before being bottled at cask strength with no coloring or chill filtration. This is the DOK marque, the highest ester marque produced at Hampden coming in at 1500-1600 gr/HLpaa.

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Distillery: Hampden Estate

Bottler: The Whisky Jury

Region: Trelawny, Jamaica

Still: Pot

ABV: 55.9%

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Nose: Grilled Pineapple Rind, Lime Peel, Cement Glue, Apple Cider Vinegar, Plastic Grocery Store Bag, Soy Sauce

Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Grilled Pineapple Rind, Cement Glue, Apple Cider Vinegar, Vanilla

Finish:  Long Finish. BBQ Smoke, Soy Sauce, Cement Glue, Pineapple Rind, Black Pepper

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What can I say, I love me the highest ester stuff and this is a darn good release. Tropical fruits, BBQ Sauce, a bit of cola, industrial solvents, vanilla, Vinegar. A wild and delicious ride. The Whisky Jury has had some great rums for me as they seem to know how to pick them.

Final Score: 91

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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.