The Hampden Estate Pagos is a single Jamaican rum bottled by the prestigious Velier and La Maison du Whisky, produced by the renowned Hampden Distillery, which is famous for its "High Ester" rums. This particular rum is a result of a collaboration with Bodegas Lustau in Jerez, where it underwent a unique aging process. The molasses used in the production of this rum underwent fermentation with wild yeast before being distilled in a traditional copper double retort still. The rum was then aged exclusively in 500-liter ex-sherry casks from vineyards in the Jerez region of Andalusia for three years. Post-aging, the rum was diluted to spring water and bottled at a robust 52% ABV without the addition of sugar or coloring.
This limited edition of Hampden, named Pagos, is the first in the world to be aged entirely in ex-sherry casks. It carries the unique woody notes of Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez sherry, which impart a rich and complex profile to the rum. With a high ester content of 394gr/hlpa, it has been distilled using 100% pot still distillation, matured in tropical conditions, and finally bottled at 52% ABV. This meticulous process results in a balanced and long-lasting rum bursting with notes of cacao, citrus fruit, ripe apricot, plum, wood, and spice.
The rum is bottled at 52% ABV.
Only 1,200 bottles were produced, making it a limited edition release.
The rum was aged exclusively in 500-liter ex-sherry casks, specifically Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez sherry butts.
No, the rum is bottled without the addition of sugar or coloring.
The molasses underwent fermentation with wild yeast at the Hampden Distillery in Jamaica.
The rum has a high ester content of 394gr/hlpa.
Overall Taste Summary: The Velier Hampden Estate Pagos Sherry Cask 2022 Pure Single Jamaican LMDW Exclusive offers a complex and nuanced flavor profile, blending tropical fruit notes with hints of sherry, spice, and oak, resulting in a unique and memorable rum experience.
The Velier Hampden Estate Pagos Sherry Cask 2022 has garnered mixed reviews. Some reviewers appreciate the exciting combination of fresh fruit esters and the rich, syrupy sweetness from the sherry cask, resulting in a balanced and enjoyable rum. Others, however, feel that the sherry influence overshadows the typical Hampden profile, making it less exciting. Despite some ambivalence, it is generally acknowledged as a good rum with a unique character, though opinions differ on whether it surpasses other Hampden releases.
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