Hampden Estate Maverick

Review #1335; Rum #640

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 is a special release from Hampden Estate released in honor of Maverick Hann, the son of Christelle & Mathew who was born May 14^th, 2024. This rum was distilled from molasses using Cane Vinegar, Dunder, Muck, and Spring water.  Maverick is a blend of marques:

50% HGML 2018

40% LFCH 2020

10% C<>H 2021

It was then bottled at cask strength with no additives.

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Distillery: Hampden Estate

Bottler:Hampden Estate

Region:  Jamaica

Still: Pot

ABV: 59%

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Nose:   Grilled Pineapple, Grill Char, Plastic, Vanilla Chai, Allspice, Fried Plantains, Rain Water,  Passionfruit

Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel, Grilled Pineapple, Char, Plastic, Vanilla Chai, Allspice, Rain Water, Toasted Brown Sugar, Passionfruit

Finish:  Long length finish, Grilled Pineapple, Char, Black Pepper, Allspice, Plastic, Lime Juice, Passionfruit,

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Rating: 8/10

Another excellent release from Hampden Estate for me, these blends ala Great House, Maverick, or the PM x Spirits blend all bring incredible flavor. This one leans a little more on the funkier side for me, you can really tell that C<>H is in there with a big bold buttered popcorn note. The fruits and spices work well with it as well. I believe this is coming to the states, presumably in the various major markets but I have no clue on price or availability.  

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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