Experience the rich heritage of Jamaican rum with Habitation Velier's Hampden OWH, a 7-year-old pot-still-distilled treasure boasting a robust 60% ABV. This rum offers an alluring aroma of tropical fruit, with notes of banana, pineapple, and citrus, complemented by hints of sweet molasses and a gently spiced foundation. As a true expression of Hampden Distillery's unique and complex aromatic profiles, the Hampden OWH takes you on a flavorful journey, reflecting its Caribbean origin and the distillery's traditional methods.
This 100% tropically aged rum is a remarkable example of the unparalleled Jamaican rum style, characterized by its intense aromatics and rich flavors. With a relatively mild ester concentration, the Hampden OWH is an accessible option for those looking to explore the world of high-ester Jamaican rums. The rum loses more than 42.0% of its volume during aging, intensifying its aroma and concentration.
The Habitation Velier Hampden OWH is a tribute to the rich tradition of Jamaican rum, offering a harmonious blend of vetiver, exotic fruits, and toffee. This exceptional rum, bottled by Habitation Velier, guarantees quality and uniqueness. The result is a complex, layered, and deeply satisfying experience for rum connoisseurs and those seeking new flavor adventures.
Upon nosing, the Hampden OWH greets you with bold and intense aromas of vetiver grass, gum, raw sugar, and camphor, which give way to a medicinal and earthy aroma palette complemented by exotic fruits like banana and pineapple. On the palate, the rum delivers a lively and powerful explosion of flavors, including coriander, tar, raw sugar, geranium honey, toffee, and ripe banana, followed by a long, intoxicating finish marked by the distillate's strength. The lingering aftertaste is refreshed by milky, fruity, and menthol notes, leaving a progressively floral impression.
The ABV (Alcohol By Volume) is 60%.
A total of 2,080 bottles were produced.
This rum has been aged for 7 years, from 2016 to 2023.
This rum is distilled at the Hampden Distillery in Jamaica.
The bottle size is 700 ml.
Reviewers have been pleasantly surprised by the Habitation Velier Hampden OWH, praising its balance and intense yet approachable flavors. Described as a delightful and well-balanced rum, it offers a strong entry into the world of low-ester Jamaican rums, combining complexity with great drinkability. Many find it a remarkable and gratifying addition to their collection.
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