The Samaroli 2012 Hampden HLCF Jamaica Special Bottling is a unique expression of rum, bottled at a robust 59.5% ABV and limited to just 239 bottles. This exclusive edition from the esteemed Samaroli brand is distilled at the renowned Hampden Distillery in Jamaica, capturing the essence of its Hampden Light Continental Flavoured (HLCF) profile. This designation signifies an ester content between 500 and 700 g/hl of pure alcohol, contributing to its distinct, aromatic marks.
Bottled in 2022, a decade after its distillation, this rum offers an intricate tapestry of flavors. The palette opens with a rich, oily texture that envelops the palate, unfolding layers of exotic fruit syrup, cherry pit, cane juice, almond milk, sage, and molasses. As it aerates, the fruit notes intensify, evolving into a syrupy consistency with hints of jackfruit, vanilla, sweet spices, licorice, and English candy.
Beyond its fruity essence, the Samaroli 2012 Hampden HLCF also boasts a spicy and full-bodied character with copper highlights and darker, roasted undertones. This rum is a treasure for collectors and enthusiasts alike, offering a multi-dimensional flavor profile that promises to captivate and impress.
Only 239 bottles were produced.
The ABV is 59.5%.
HLCF stands for Hampden Light Continental Flavoured, indicating an ester content between 500 and 700 g/hl of pure alcohol.
This rum was distilled in 2012 and bottled in 2022.
You can expect a complex flavor profile with exotic fruit syrup, cherry pit, cane juice, almond milk, sage, molasses, jackfruit, vanilla, sweet spices, licorice, and English candy notes.
Opinions on the Samaroli 2012 Hampden HLCF are mixed. While some appreciate the well-integrated alcohol and balanced ester level, others find it lacking the quintessential Hampden fruitiness and funk. The nose is often praised for its sweet fruitiness and vanilla notes, but the palate is sometimes criticized for being dominated by wood and alcohol, with less pronounced fruit flavors. Despite some discord, the rum is recognized for its intensity, warm palate, and complex finish.
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