The Velier Hampden Estate 2018 LROK The Younger 4yo 47% 3000ml is a remarkable rum that showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of the legendary Hampden Distillery in Jamaica. This rum was distilled in 2018 from premium molasses using a Pot Still and aged for four years in bourbon barrels in the tropical climate of Jamaica. The fermentation process was long, utilizing only wild yeasts, resulting in a unique and intriguing flavor profile.
The rum has a distinct aroma of tropical fruits, banana, and esters, balanced by soft spice notes, reminiscent of an authentic Caribbean festivity. The taste is marked by a small acidity that points towards extremely ripe and fermented exotic fruits, with a pastry side that takes the form of coppery and slightly roasted pits. With aeration, the fruit becomes juicier, and the taste evolves into a heavy pineapple, with an almost orange flesh, and some more pastry notes that come to encourage this greediness.
The Hampden signature is unmistakable, with its very ripe exotic fruits and a typically tropical and heady jackfruit. The mark LROK is a great classic of the house Hampden, and this particular expression has an esters rate per hectoliter of pure alcohol between 200 g and 400 g.
Despite its relatively short aging period, this 4-year-old Hampden has a strong personality and truly embodies the Hampden style. It combines the aromatic intensity given by the tropical aging and the freshness of a young, fruit-forward rum.
Hampden Estate is one of the oldest sugar plantations in Jamaica, located in the northwest of the island, in the region of Trelawny, which is historically known as the Grand Cru of Jamaican rum. The distillery, which has remained unchanged since the 18th century, is a living testament to the magic and mystery of the fermentation process that transforms sugarcane into rum.
This rum is aged for 4 years.
The rum was distilled in 2018.
The rum was bottled in 2022.
The ABV is 47%.
The bottle size is 3000 ml.
This rum comes from the Trelawny region of Jamaica.
The fermentation process uses only wild yeasts and is long, resulting in a unique flavor profile.
This rum is distilled using a Pot Still.
The rum is aged in bourbon barrels.
The esters rate per hectoliter of pure alcohol is between 200 g and 400 g.
The rum is generally well-received for its tropical fruit notes like mango, banana, and pineapple, balanced with hints of pepper, shellac, and clove. Some find it a decent young Hampden, though a bit light and not particularly standout. Despite this, it's appreciated for being well drinkable and impactful, especially when served from its impressive 3000 ml bottle.
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