Velier Hampden 20 rue d‘Anjou (Selected by Jean-Marc Bellier) HLCF 2020 4yr 64%
The 20 rue d‘Anjou (Selected by Jean-Marc Bellier) HLCF is a distinctive Jamaican rum, crafted at the Hampden distillery and bottled by Velier. Distilled from molasses in a pot still, it showcases vibrant tropical fruit and ester notes, with pineapple and citrus dominating its aroma and palate. Aged four years and bottled at cask strength with a 64% ABV, it reflects Hampden's classic HLCF profile. Users appreciate its balance of tropical fruits, although the alcohol intensity and brief finish are noted. This young yet promising release offers an exciting tasting experience, particularly for those fond of potent, ester-heavy rums from renowned independent bottlers.
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Classic tropical fruit profile
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Good flavor balance
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Well-integrated esters
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This 4-year-old Hampden HLCF rum offers classic tropical fruit and ester flavors with a potent 64% ABV. Users note good flavor balance but strong alcohol presence.
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About the Hampden distillery
The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 12,006 times with an average of 8.5/10.
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Thunderbird
6 July 2024
“A very good HLCF... still quite impetuous and powerful. But it has all the classic markers of this brand and is really enjoyable. The only flaw, if there is one, is the relatively short finish”
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mto75
7 July 2024
“Good, young HLCF, as there have been a few from Hampden in recent times. But he doesn't particularly stand out either.”
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Schnubbi
29 June 2024
“A 4 year old single cask Hampden HLCF from LMDW. The rum was allowed to breathe for half an hour. The nose is already well balanced and round, with tropical fruits, especially pineapple and some passion fruit. Also incredibly round and balanced on the palate, seems older than 4 years to me. A potpourri of tropical fruits, pineapple with candied ginger. Solvent aromas only on the fringes. The alcohol is well integrated, I'm not even tempted to play with a little water here. Metallic youth can only be guessed at. Only in the finish do you notice that it lacks a little substance due to its young age, but it doesn't disappear immediately, but rather fades out a little with pineapple and a very slight saltiness, somewhat astringent. Limited edition and young hype bottling or not, for me this is a first-class HLCF and I'm glad I was able to get a bottle for myself.”
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