The Compagnie des Indes 2009 Jamaica 9yo is a limited edition, pot still rum from the prestigious Hampden distillery in Jamaica. Distilled in June 2009 from molasses and aged for 9 years, this rum was bottled in France in July 2018 and boasts an ABV of 44%. With only 953 bottles produced, this unique rum is celebrated for its characteristic fruitiness and high-ester aromas. The complex bouquet includes notes of banana, pineapple, glue, buttery ester, and flavors that span pineapple, lime, glue, marmalade, and banana. Despite its high ester profile, it is surprisingly an "easy-sipper," offering a harmonious balance with a tropical fruit finish.
Hampden distillery, renowned for its highly aromatic rums, employs a long fermentation process using natural yeasts and distills using pot stills. Known for exclusively producing heavy rums rich in aromatic particles (esters), Hampden has crafted a rum with a powerful and recognizable aroma. The nose reveals exotic and very ripe fruits, enhanced by the freshness of olive and almond. On the palate, it is unexpectedly sweet and creamy, with hints of pine resin and olive, followed by an explosion of exotic fruits—mango, jackfruit, durian, and overripe pineapple—creating wild and vegetal aromas evocative of green olive.
Despite its dilution to 44%, the typical DOK flavors of Hampden rums remain prominent, making this rum both exceptionally drinkable and delicious. The tropical fruit flavors are complemented by herbal nuances, resulting in a balanced and delightful tasting experience. Produced by the esteemed brand Compagnie Des Indes, this single-cask rum exemplifies the craftsmanship and unique aromatic profile that Hampden distillery is famous for.
Hampden distillery is unique for its exclusive production of heavy rums rich in aromatic particles (esters). It employs a long fermentation process using natural yeasts and distills using pot stills, resulting in highly aromatic and flavorful rums.
The DOK mark signifies that this rum is a high-ester rum, known for its intense and complex fruit and chemical-like aromas, including notes of pineapple, glue, and nail polish.
The ABV of 44% makes the rum more approachable and "easy-sipping" while still preserving the intense and complex flavors typical of high-ester rums.
Only 953 bottles of the Compagnie des Indes 2009 Jamaica 9yo were produced, making it a limited and collectible release.
Overall: The Compagnie des Indes 2009 Jamaica 9yo offers a rich and complex flavor profile dominated by sweet, fruity notes, with a buttery smoothness and a touch of spice.
Reviewers are generally impressed by how well the typical DOK flavors come through despite the 44% ABV dilution, making it an easy-sipper that is both tasty and harmonious. The rum is praised for its distinctive broadside of pineapple, glue, nail polish, brioche dough, lime citrus jam, and buttery honey banana with lime juice. However, some reviewers feel that the dilution slightly diminishes the powerful high-ester impact, questioning whether it qualifies as an "easy sipper" for all Hampden fans. Despite these mixed feelings, it remains a highly drinkable and delicious rum, particularly noted for its fruity profile among the CDI DOK 2009 releases.
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