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Rum Aged Rum Jamaica No age statement 60% ABV
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Hampden Estate, located in Trelawny Parish, Jamaica, produces various distillates using distinct fermentation and distillation techniques. The "mark" of each distillate, characterized by its ester count, serves as a primary differentiator. This rum utilizes exclusively the HLCF mark (Hampden Light Continental Flavoured), featuring an ester count ranging from 400-600 g/hl, positioning it fourth out of eight in terms of ester concentration. The spirit is distilled solely in pot-stills and matures for four years in a tropical environment before being bottled at 60% ABV.
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Aroma: Acetone, nail polish remover, raisins, overly ripe pawpaw and tropical fruits. An overload of esters. Taste: Sweet with overripe pawpaw and other tropical flavors. An unappealing taste of spoiled fruit. Aftertaste: Similar to taste. Comment: I enjoy the 8-year-old Hampden, but this has too many esters for my preference.
I enjoy this, but it requires mixing as it's too aromatic to drink on its own.
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