Review #1173; Rum #488
Here we have a bottling of Hampden Estate rum done by the independent bottlers Transcontinental Rum line. This cask of rum was distilled at the Hampden Estate distillery in Jamaica, aged for 9 years in ex-bourbon for a mix of tropical and continental ageing, and bottled at cask strength with no additives.
Distillery: Hampden Estate
Bottler: Transcontinental Rum Line
Region: Jamaica
Still: Pot STill
Cask: Ex-Bourbon
ABV: 57.5%
Nose: Pineapple, Banana, Vanilla, Pepper, grilled mango, black pepper
Palate: Medium mouthfeel, Grilled Mango, Dark Chocolate, Pineapple, Black pepper, touch of vanilla, apricot
Finish: Medium length finish, Vanilla, Grilled Mango, Black pepper, vanilla, touch of apricot
Rating: 7/10
This is an impressive bottling of the lowest ester marque from Hampden, and its my favorite OWH Ive had. It just explodes with tropical and non-tropical fruits. Spices are thrown in the mix as well and honestly, its just a great example of rum.