TRC Hampden Letter of Marque DOK 2009 8yr 66,4%

RX145 Very good Pot Still Rum Single Cask 300 bottles <250€
“Intense, ester-laden rum with bold fruity notes.”

The Letter of Marque DOK is a Jamaican rum distilled at the Hampden distillery, bottled by The Rum Cask. Crafted from molasses using a pot still, it features a potent 66.4% ABV. This limited-release rum, marked DOK, offers a vibrant ester-rich aroma with notes of pineapple and green apple. On the palate, it provides bold esters, funky tropical fruit flavors, and a mild overripe character, appreciated by enthusiasts for its intense, oily texture and long finish. While praised for its rich ester profile, some users note its straightforwardness and lack of barrel complexity. Overall, it stands as a formidable choice for lovers of ester-driven rums.

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Where can I buy this rum?

1 shop offer available for 239.90:

Highlights

  • Vibrant ester aroma
  • Intense fruity palate
  • Well-integrated alcohol

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How does this rum taste?

The Letter of Marque DOK enchants with vibrant ester aromas and a bold, fruity palate, offering an intense, oily finish that appeals to ester enthusiasts.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Ester Pineapple Tropical fruit Glue Nail polish Green apple

Taste

Ester Funky Tropical fruit Pineapple Overripe Intense

Finish

Ester Pineapple Barrel Marmalade Woody Marzipan

Community reviews

8.7/1033 ratings
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8.7/10

“It is and remains a liquid legend. But I'll go down a point after tasting it again.”

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8.6/10

“Mega horny, brutal Hampden! Reminds of the freshness / fruitiness almost to "New Yarmouth". Lots of olive on the palate. How about a dirty martini? 😜”

Aroma

Glue Pineapple Lemon Green apple Yellow fruits

Taste

Creamy Ester Tequila Leather Heavy
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9.0/10

“Sau leckerer DOK, mehr auf der Oliven Salzlake Seite aber insgesamt einfach extrem harmonisch! Preis Leistung damals einfach der Hammer gewesen...”

Aroma

Ester Olive Buttery Custard Pastries

Taste

Olive Brine Vinegar Tropical fruit Warm

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Distillery
Bottler
RumX ID
RX145
ABV
66,4%
Category
Pot Still Rum
Vintage
2009
Mark
DOK
Made from
Molasses
Distillation
Pot Still
Age
8 years
No. of bottles
300
Bottle volume
50cl
Price range
<250€
Type of spirit
Rum

What is the price trend for this rum?

240 €
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Community purchase statistics

The RumX community has already added 66 bottles to their collections:

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About the Hampden distillery

The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 12,122 times with an average of 8.5/10.


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