Immerse yourself in the symphony of flavors with the Cave Guildive 1993 Hampden Jamaica <>H 23yo 61% 700ml, an exceptional release from the renowned Hampden distillery, bottled by Cave Guildive. This 1993 vintage rum is a game-changer in the rum world, showcasing an enchanting array of potent wood influences, spices, olives, and sweet pastry notes. Its funkiness unfolds right from the bottle opening to the long, lightly salty finish. Savor a well-balanced palate that harmonizes the boldness of tar and glue with the sweetness of fruit, vanilla, salt, and chocolate. The intoxicating aroma of overripe fruits, particularly pineapple and banana, precedes a pleasantly sour-smoky side. Adding a drop or two of water can release even more flavors, enhancing your tasting experience. This expression is part of the legendary Hampden 1993 batch, known for its ester range of 900-1000 gr/hlaa, considered ideal for the distillery. It's notable for being one of the few not bottled by an Italian bottler and only the second one at cask strength. On the nose, it offers rich notes of pastry, marzipan, cherries, acetone, Turkish delight, and herbs. The palate showcases a mix of exotic fruits, citrus, Riesling, mint, and marzipan, leading to a long, dry finish with hints of oak, vanilla, and herbs. Reviewers have praised this rum for its complexity and depth of flavors. Despite some expectations of wasted potential due to the cask strength, it stands out as a solid representation of the Hampden 1993 batch, earning a score of 90/100. This rum is highly recommended for enthusiasts looking for a distinctive and high-quality Hampden experience.
This rum is part of the legendary Hampden 1993 batch, known for its ideal ester range and complexity. It's also one of the few not bottled by an Italian bottler and only the second one at cask strength.
To release more flavors, consider adding a drop or two of water. This enhances the complex layers of the rum, enriching your tasting experience.
Key flavor notes include overripe tropical fruits like pineapple and banana, spices, wood influences, olives, sweet pastry notes, tar, glue, vanilla, salt, and chocolate.
The Cave Guildive 1993 Hampden Jamaica <>H 23yo is an extraordinary rum that masterfully balances a broad spectrum of flavors. Its complex and rich profile makes it a standout in the world of high-quality rums. Whether you enjoy it neat or with a splash of water, this rum promises an unforgettable tasting experience.
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