Swell de Spirits' first anniversary cuvée is a special release by the brand's founder, Mika, featuring a remarkable Jamaican rum from the renowned Hampden distillery. Distilled from molasses in July 2013, this rum has been meticulously aged for nine years and three months before being bottled in February 2023. It is an unadulterated, cask-strength delight boasting an impressive ABV of 66.3%. This limited edition rum, with only 150 bottles available, masterfully exhibits an intense and fruity profile. The nose is a vibrant bouquet of wood, roasted aromas, rubber, floral notes, and esters. On the palate, one experiences the warm embrace of banana, overripe fruit, wood, and rubber flavors, culminating in a harmonious balance that highlights the distinctive Hampden H markers. A unique five-month finish in a cask that previously held a Swell de Spirits cuvée introduces additional depth and complexity, enhancing the rum's already robust flavor profile. The finish is notably long and dry, rich in tannins, wood, and floral notes, each contributing to an unparalleled tasting experience. Celebrated among rum connoisseurs, this Swell de Spirits release stands out for its intense and fruity essence, coupled with the well-balanced and recognizable Hampden H markers. While the New Yarmouth cask finish adds a subtle enhancement, the overall quality and value of this rum are beyond question.
This rum has been aged for nine years and three months.
Only 150 bottles were produced.
The Swell de Spirits 2013 Hampden Jamaica Anniversary Cuvee has an ABV of 66.3%.
This rum offers an intense and fruity profile, with notes of wood, rubber, floral, esters, warm banana, overripe fruit, and a long, dry finish with tannins and floral notes.
It is Swell de Spirits' first anniversary cuvée, featuring a unique five-month finish in a cask that previously held a Swell de Spirits cuvée, adding extra depth and complexity.
Tropical fruit, overripe fruits, solvents, banana, buttery
Intense, overripe fruits, solvents, banana, dark chocolate, rubber
Overripe fruits, spice, vanilla, solvents, banana, tropical fruit
This rum offers a complex and nuanced profile, blending tropical fruit notes with rich, earthy aromas and hints of spice and medicinal character.
This Swell de Spirits release is highly praised for its exuberant nose, revealing overripe exotic fruits and well-integrated phenolic notes, alongside the fermented, vinegary, and buttery characteristics typical of Hampden's H mark. The palate is intense yet creamy, balancing the Jamaican profile's weightiness with a creamy, approachable texture. The long, dry finish with tannins, spices, wood, and floral notes make it a standout rum that aficionados highly recommend. Although the New Yarmouth cask finish is subtle, the overall quality and uniqueness of this rum are undeniable.
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