Rum Nation Hampden Small Batch Rare Rums HLCF 1998 18yr 66,3%
Bold, ester-rich Jamaican rum with complex notes.
Small Batch Rare Rums HLCF combines high ester potency with intricate tropical and spicy notes. Esteemed for its complexity, it balances ester intensity with wood and fruit nuances.
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How does this rum taste?
- Complex ester-rich profile
- Intriguing Jamaican 'funk'
- Long, warm finish
The Small Batch Rare Rums HLCF, distilled at Jamaica's Hampden distillery and bottled by Rum Nation, is a robust, high-ester rum notable for its strong aromas of esters, pineapple, and tropical fruits. Aged for 18 years and bottled at 66.3% ABV, this limited edition offers a potent Jamaican 'funk' combined with nuanced spice and wood notes. RumX users praise its fruity complexity but note sharpness in the finish. While some enjoy its intense flavor profile, others find it overpowering, with hints of varnish and grassy undertones. This exclusive release showcases the traditional character of Jamaica's Hampden distillery in a bold presentation. With only 480 bottles available, it appeals to collectors and connoisseurs alike.
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About the Hampden distillery
The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 14,543 times with an average of 8.4/10.
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Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Mar 7, 2022
"Yummy, this is a nice Hampden and the price to quality is very good. The nose is fruity with esters and varnish from the start with caramel and light grass trailing. The palate is well balanced, warm and peppery with wood, fruits, ester and light grass. The finish is very long and warm/peppery with wood and pineapple. The finish is lightly dry, something I really like in this release."
crazyforgoodbooze
Aug 14, 2021
"nicht meins. zu bitter, verbrannt und Klebstofflastig und einfach anstrengend zu trinken. da gibt's bessere Hampdens, der 92er ist da deutlich gefälliger. mich stört vor allem diese Kümmelbrot Note..."
Adrian Wahl
May 20, 2022
"Verkostet im Cross Tasting mit RX344 RX1663 RX9950 Für mich Platz 2"
Jonas Kofod
Dec 14, 2021
"Very intense and tastefull. The nosing was so much more complex and full of interesting notes than the palate. Alcohol content was to strong for my tastes and I diluted. But still the burning and wood dominated, leaving very little room for other flavours, or maybe they were not there to begin with?"