Review #1488; Rum #787
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. This was the leftover bottle from a tasting I was unable to attend, and a friend held this for me to try.
This is a single cask bottling from Raising Glasses that was bottled by Nobilis for them. This is a molasses rum that was distilled on a copper pot column still at Hampden Estate. This rum is the C<>H marque which clock in at 1300-1400 gr/HLPA, the 2nd highest at Hampden Estate. This rum aged for 6 years before being bottled at cask strength with no additives.
Distillery: Hampden Estate
Bottler: Raising Glasses
Region: Jamaica
Still: Pot
ABV: 67.6%
Nose: Buttery Popcorn, Vanilla, Soy Sauce, Black Pepper, Lemongrass, Mango, Grilled Pineapple Bark
Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel, Vanilla, Buttery Popcorn, Soy Sauce, Black Pepper, Lemongrass, Mango, Grilled Pineapple Bark, Star Anise
Finish: Long Finish, Black Pepper, Vanilla, Soy Sauce, Buttery Popcorn, Lemongrass, Pineapple Bark, Star Anise
Overall, this rum is very good. It has a nice minerality pop of fruits, some caramel and a bit of spice to round it out. Adding a bit of water brings out the grapefruit, plum, and even some orange slice a bit more. A very fun thing to try given I’ve never had anything from this distillery before.
Final Score: 96
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.
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