The Younger LROK is a remarkable five-year-old rum from Jamaica's renowned Hampden Estate, bottled in 2021. This fruity, funky high ester rum is a must-try for all rum lovers, offering a unique and harmonious blend of pineapple, tropical fruit, ester, funky, and spicy notes. Selected and bottled by the esteemed independent bottler Velier, this rum boasts a masterfully executed maturation process that combines aromatic intensity from tropical aging with the freshness of a young rum.
The LROK mark stands for Light Rum Owen Kelly and refers to a rum with a high concentration of esters, between 200 and 400 g/hLPA. The Hampden Estate LROK The Younger has been aged for five years in the tropical climate of Jamaica, resulting in a delightful balance of intensity and freshness.
The rum's aroma is characterized by an intoxicating array of esters, pineapple, banana, solvents, and citrus, complemented by notes of mango, pepper, banana, polished oak, fresh pineapple juice, orange peel, cloves, and sweet sugar cane juice throughout the palate.
The water source used for dilution and the wild yeasts in the long fermentation process are crucial to the final product. Distilled in a Caribbean pot still with a double retort, the rum is then aged in bourbon casks at the distillery under tropical climates for five years. The angel's share after five years is already at 34%, resulting in a beautifully concentrated rum despite its relatively young age.
The Hampden 2016 LROK The Younger is a testament to the distillery's expertise in producing high ester rums, a style that has been produced by Hampden Estate since 1952. This limited edition, single cask rum is a must-have for any rum connoisseur and collector.
LROK stands for Light Rum Owen Kelly, indicating a rum with a high concentration of esters, between 200 and 400 g/hLPA.
The Velier Hampden Estate 2016 LROK The Younger is aged for five years in the tropical climate of Jamaica.
This rum has an ABV of 47%.
This rum is distilled in a Caribbean pot still with a double retort.
After five years, the angel's share is at 34%, resulting in a beautifully concentrated rum despite its relatively young age.
This rum is selected and bottled by the esteemed independent bottler Velier.
Overall: The Velier Hampden Estate 2016 LROK The Younger 5yo 47% 700ml offers a balanced combination of fruit-forwardness, classic Hampden funk, and subtle spice, making it an approachable and enjoyable rum for both beginners and seasoned enthusiasts.
This rum has received mixed but generally positive reviews. Many appreciate its fruity and funky profile, with strong notes of pineapple and esters being particularly prominent. Some find it to have a surprisingly strong alcoholic presence despite its ABV, and describe it as raw and intense, yet a tasty and easy sipper. It's noted for being a good value for its price, especially in comparison to its longer-aged counterparts. The finish is often described as short but refreshing, which fits its younger age profile. Overall, it is considered a successful introduction to the Hampden lineup and a great option for both new and seasoned rum enthusiasts.
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