HAMPDEN ESTATE 'Great House' Distillery Edition 2024 Old Pure Single Jamaican Rum Bottle (70cl) 57%abv
70cl
£145.00
ABV: 57%
Size: 70cl
Description
IN BRIEF
Hampden Estate 'Great House' Distillery Edition 2024 is an exceptional Old Pure Single Jamaican Rum that showcases Hampden's rich distilling heritage since 1753. Bottled at a robust 57% ABV in a 70cl format, this edition promises a captivating tasting experience. The nose offers a harmonious blend of mint, ripe mango, and dry earth, followed by inviting aromas of quince jelly, bramble jam, and orange marmalade. On the palate, it bursts with vibrant tropical flavors of coconut, mango, and passion fruit, complemented by chocolate drops and mint tea. The rich and invigorating finish lingers with herbaceous notes, peppery tones, and refreshing hints of red fruits, making it a superb choice for both rum aficionados and newcomers to fine spirits.
ABOUT THE PRODUCT
Hampden Estate 'Great House' Distillery Edition 2024 is a remarkable Old Pure Single Jamaican Rum, showcasing the rich heritage and exceptional craftsmanship of Hampden Estate, which has been distilling rum since 1753. Situated in the Trelawny Parish, often dubbed the grand cru of Jamaican rum, Hampden is renowned globally for its intensely flavorful expressions. The distillery is celebrated for producing quintessential heavy pot still rums using unique methods that ensure remarkable aromas and exceptional taste profiles.
Since 2009, Hampden Estate has aged its rums on site, taking full advantage of the tropical climate of Jamaica. The 2024 edition, bottled at a robust 57% ABV in a 70cl format, promises a captivating tasting experience.
On the nose, it offers a full-bodied array of aromas, beginning with a tension-filled harmony of mint, ripe mango, and dry earth. This delightful introduction is followed by richer notes of quince jelly, bramble jam, and orange marmalade.
The palate is clear and lively, initially bursting with abundant tropical flavours of coconut, mango, and passion fruit, perfectly echoing the nose. It presents a dynamic experience, alternating between warm and refreshing elements, featuring tastes of chocolate drops, slate fragments, and mint tea.
The finish is rich and invigorating, lingering with herbaceous notes reminiscent of Havana cigars and peppery tones. Infusions of red fruits and marshmallow add freshness, culminating in a finish that evolves into cranberry and raisin notes. Hampden Estate 'Great House' is a superb example of Jamaican rum craftsmanship, perfect for sipping neat or in sophisticated cocktails, appealing to both rum aficionados and those new to the world of fine spirits.
