Review #1474; Rum #773

This rum was bottled by independent bottler Salon du Rum. This rum was distilled from molasses after a long fermentation time with wild yeast before being distilled on a copper pot still at the Hampden Estate distillery in Jamaica. It was then shipped to Europe where it aged for 28 years before being bottled at cask strength with no additives. This is the C<>H marque which comes in at 1300-1400 gr/hLAA.

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Distillery: Hampden Estate

Bottler: Salon du Rum

Region: Jamaica

Still: Pot

ABV: 57.8%

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Nose: Soy sauce, Cement Glue, Grilled Pineapple Bark, Vanilla, Black Pepper, Allspice, Mango

Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel, Cement Glue, Grilled Pineapple Bark, Black Pepper, Allspice, Brine, Mango

Finish: Long Length Finish, Cement Glue, Pineapple Bark, Black Pepper, Allspice, Brine, Mango

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Overall an excellent bottle of Hampden rum. These well aged 90s distilled Hampden’s tend to be quite vibrant and expressive. Bold pungent tropical fruits, spices, a bit of soy sauce and savoryness thrown into the mix as well.

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.