Hamilton Clarendon 10 Year (2011) K&L Select

Review #1062; Rum #390

Ed Hamilton is most well known for his Hamilton independent rum bottlings. From the St.Lucia single barrels to the more value oriented cocktailing bottles his brand has brought in a lot of good rums to the US. Here we have some further single barrels being brought in, in this case some Jamaican rum from Clarendon. This cask was brought in by K&L Wines and Spirits in California. Let’s see how it is.

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Distillery: Clarendon

Bottler: Hamilton

Region: Jamaica

Still: Pot Still

ABV: 68.2%

Cask: 6 Years ex-bourbon in Jamaica, 4 years in the UK.

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Nose: Floral, Passionfruit, Guava, Raspberry, Vicks Vapor Rub, Lime Peel

Palate:  Thick oily mouthfeel, Passionfruit, Mango, raspberry, cough syrup, lime peel, sour candies

Finish:  Medium finish, mango, allspice, passionfruit, guava, floral, sour candy, slight minerality

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Final Score: 7/10

This thing is my jam. Fruity, floral, a bit on menthol. Drinks well below proof and man this is just a profile that I really enjoy. What a great rum.

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