The Velier Hampden Estate 2010 Rare Cask Series HGML Single Cask No.24 is a limited release rum from the renowned Hampden distillery in Jamaica. Known for its exceptional quality and authentic Jamaican rum-making traditions, this distillery has produced only 250 bottles of this unique 12-year-old rum. Distilled in 2010 from molasses using a traditional pot still, it was aged in American bourbon casks under tropical conditions before being bottled at cask strength with an impressive ABV of 63.6% in 2022.
This rum is celebrated for its intense and fruity aroma, featuring overripe tropical fruits, solvents, and a distinctive "funk" reminiscent of mature exotic fruits. On the palate, it delivers an oily texture with pronounced flavors of pineapple, esters, and overripe fruit, complemented by subtle hints of spice and oak from the aging process. With an ester content ranging between 1000 and 1100 grams per hectolitre of alcohol, this rum falls into the coveted HGML category, renowned for its lush and luxuriant flavor profile.
The complexity and multifaceted nature of this rum are evident from its aromatic and taste profile. Initial notes of empyreumatic, medicinal, heady, and oxidative tones transition into a more delicate and nuanced palate marked by fresh figs, orange, acacia honey, and cocoa. Highly regarded by enthusiasts for its remarkable aromatic profile, this rum adheres to Hampden's pure Jamaican tradition. It is best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to fully appreciate its complex flavors.
This rum is aged for 12 years.
Only 250 bottles were produced, making it a very limited edition.
The ABV of this rum is 63.6%, bottled at cask strength.
This rum was aged in American bourbon casks.
HGML signifies a specific ester content category, known for its lush and luxuriant flavor profile.
This rum is best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to fully appreciate its complex flavor profile.
Overall Taste: The Rare Cask Series HGML offers a complex and intense rum experience with dominant tropical fruit notes, esters, and a spicy kick.
This rare HGML rum from Hampden is a remarkable blend of intense and complex flavors. It has received praise for its aromatic intensity, with explosive notes of tropical fruits and esters, complemented by a subtle floral essence. The palate reveals rich and layered flavors, including marzipan, fresh lemon, and dark honey, alongside a slightly oily texture. While some reviewers noted it could use more breadth and complexity in the fruity notes, the overall consensus is that it remains a high-quality rum, albeit with a price point that some may find debatable. Nonetheless, it stands as a unique and memorable expression of Jamaican rum tradition.
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