The Habitation Velier 2017 Hampden DOK Jamaica rum is a rare and limited-edition release, with only 1800 bottles available. This remarkable 5-year-old rum was distilled in 2017 using a double-twisted pot still at the prestigious Hampden Distillery in Jamaica. Known for its high ester content, it boasts a cask-strength ABV of 60.5%, delivering an intense and full-bodied experience. This rum was fully matured at the distillery for 5 years in ex-bourbon casks, which contributed to its unique character, shaped by the tropical climate of Jamaica, leading to an angel’s share of 34%. The rum carries the DOK mark, indicating an ester concentration at distillation of 1400 - 1800 gr/hlpa. With a congeners content of 3045 g/hlpa, including 1223.8 g/hlpa of esters, it stands as the heaviest rum from Hampden Distillery, celebrated for its robust and complex profile. Organoleptically distinct from the 2010 version, the 2017 DOK stays closer to the distillate, showcasing the raw and authentic charm of its Jamaican origins. Nosing reveals a delightful assortment of plantains and honeydew melon, intermingled with sour pineapple juice and lemon peels. The sweet-and-sour balance is tipped in favor of sweetness, further accentuated by molasses, banana fruitcake, and baking spices. The tropical aging process has rounded off the flavors, making this rum approachable yet complex. Notes of glue stick, nail polish remover, and jasmine tea add intriguing depth. On the palate, the rum offers a deliciously fruity sweetness with well-integrated alcohol. It maintains the classic high ester Hampden profile, featuring grilled, overripe pineapple, and solvents, with a surprising ripeness that continental matured DOKs don’t achieve even after 10+ years. Spicy notes and camphor add further complexity, resulting in a bold, oily, and indulgent experience. The finish is long and intense, with recurring flavors that linger delightfully. This release by Habitation Velier is a must-try for rum enthusiasts who appreciate a balance of powerful fruitiness, hints of spices, and surprising smoothness. The tropical aging has made the rum more rounded and approachable, yet it retains the intensity and character that high ester lovers seek. With its well-integrated ABV and vibrant flavor profile, this rum offers excellent value for its price.
This rum has a cask-strength ABV of 60.5%.
There were 1800 bottles released.
The 2017 version is distinct because it stays closer to the distillate and showcases the raw and authentic charm of its Jamaican origins. The tropical aging process has also rounded off the flavors, making it more approachable.
The rum carries the DOK mark with an ester concentration at distillation of 1400 - 1800 gr/hlpa.
This rum was aged for 5 years in ex-bourbon casks.
The Hampden Distillery is located in Jamaica’s Trelawny Parish.
Reviewers have praised the Habitation Velier 2017 Hampden DOK Jamaica rum for its intense and fruity profile, well-integrated alcohol, and complex esters. They noted the benefits of tropical aging, which has made the rum more rounded and approachable compared to continental versions. The unique blend of overripe fruits, solvents, and spices has been highlighted as both powerful and delightful, making this release a standout among other high ester rums. Despite its young age, the rum has exceeded expectations, offering excellent value and a memorable tasting experience that appeals to both seasoned rum enthusiasts and newcomers.
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