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.
Review #1272; Rum #577
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.
Great House is a yearly limited edition blend from Hampden Estate. Each year is a blend of marques that allows the distillery to play around with their various aged rums they have. This 2024 edition has the following components:
50% 3 Year LFCH 2021
20% 4 Year LFCH 2020
15% 6 Year HGML 2018
15% 3 Year DOK 2021
It was then bottled at a high proof with no additives.
Distillery: Hampden Estate
Bottler: Hampden Estate
Region: Jamaica
Still: Pot
ABV: 57%
Nose: Brûléed Pineapple, Plastic Cement, Cola, Clove, Blackberry Compote, mango, guava
Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Brûléed Pineapple, Plastic Cement, Cola, Blackberry, Clove, mango guava
Finish: Long Finish, Plastic Cement, Cola, Blackberry, Cloves, Brine, mango, guava
Rating: 8/10
Another great addition to the Great House lineup. I get some unique notes there that I don’t usually get in the other releases, like that strong cola and blackberry note. The classic pineapple and plastic cement are there as well as tropical fruits like mango and a bit of guava.
1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.
2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.
3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.
4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.
5 | Good | Good, just fine.
6 | Very Good | A cut above.
7 | Great | Well above average
8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.
9 | Incredible | An all time favorite
10 | Perfect | Perfect
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