Habitation Velier Hampden 5 Year 2019

Review #1461; Rum #760

Here we have a rum bottled by dependent bottlers Habitation Velier. This rum was distilled at the Hampden Distillery in Jamaica after being fermented for a long time on copper pot stills. It then aged for 5 years in 9 ex-sherry Lustau, both Pedro Jiménez and Oloroso casks. It was then bottled at barrel proof with no additives.

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Distillery: Hampden Estate

Bottler: Habitation Velier

Region: Jamaica

Still: Pot

ABV: 60%

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Nose: Cranberries, Raspberry, Sweaty Socks, Orange Marmalade

Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Sweaty Socks, Raspberry, Cranberry, Ginger, Orange Marmalade, a little hot

Finish: Medium length finish, Sweaty Socks, Raspberry, Orange Marmalade, bitter on the very end

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Rating: 5/10

I have to say, as far as sherry aged Hampden goes, I think the Pagos is a better example of highlighting the sherry ageing. Here, the base distillate gets lost behind a cacophony of fruits and a very sweaty locker room esque note. One I have never gotten in a Hampden product before. It runs a little hot as well. Im going to call it fine, if you like a very heavy sherry influence on your rums this might be for you. For me, as a product from Hampden Estate, I have to rank it among my least favorite.

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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