The Hampden Gold Rum bottle is a 40% ABV, 700ml expression that showcases the unique style of one of Jamaica's oldest sugarcane plantations, Hampden Estate. Distilled by Hampden, this rum offers a fine balance between exuberant exotic fruitiness and a rounded pastry-like quality, complete with a hint of resin and cherry pit. Initially, it presents as soft and light, soon developing into a greedy wave of flavors that include fruits in brandy, sultanas, sabayon, candied fruits, and flambeed banana. As it aerates, the rum reveals a harmonious blend of wild, animalistic, organic, and earthy notes, complemented by mature aromas of plums and cherries over time.
Hampden Gold Rum has enough potential to give cocktails a distinctive touch, making it an excellent choice for rum enthusiasts and mixologists alike. This rum is a deconstructed expression of Hampden's signature style, offering a glimpse into its unique complexity before turning up the intensity. It's a versatile addition to any bar, suitable for both sipping and mixing in a variety of cocktails.
Hampden Gold Rum has an ABV of 40%.
The bottle size is 700ml.
It is produced by Hampden Estate in Jamaica.
Yes, Hampden Gold Rum is excellent for mixing, offering a distinctive touch to cocktails due to its unique flavor profile.
You can expect a balance of exotic fruity notes, pastry-like quality, resin, cherry pit, brandied fruits, sultanas, sabayon, candied fruits, and flambeed banana.
Reviewers are generally pleased with Hampden Gold Rum, describing it as a pleasant surprise with a fairly quiet nose by Hampden standards. The palate is noted for being mineralic, dry, and clean with superb grapefruit notes, touches of olive and salt, and a smooth finish even at 40% ABV. Some find it slightly sweeter and oilier with a touch of ester, evolving into a pleasant sharpness. Though it may be less characterful than its higher-end counterparts and has a relatively short finish, it is highly praised for its price-performance ratio, making it an excellent choice for mixing in cocktails, particularly with pineapple juice. Overall, it's seen as a nice entry-level Hampden rum with a good balance of flavors, ideal for both novices and seasoned rum enthusiasts.
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