Description
Hampden Great House Distillery Edition 2024 – A Celebration of Jamaican Rum Heritage
The Hampden Great House Distillery Edition 2024 is a limited-release high-ester Jamaican rum that embodies the bold character and traditional methods of Hampden Estate. Bottled at 114 proof (57% ABV), this expression offers a vibrant, complex profile that captures the spirit of Trelawny rum-making at its finest.
Tasting Notes:
- Nose: Bursting with fresh mint, ripe mango, quince jelly, and bramble jam, layered with earthy tones and a touch of orange marmalade.
- Palate: Lush and energetic with flavors of tropical fruits like coconut, mango, and passion fruit, evolving into dark chocolate, cooling mint tea, and a touch of minerality.
- Finish: Long and evolving with herbaceous cigar notes, peppery spice, sweet red fruits, and hints of cranberry and raisin, leaving a balanced and memorable impression.
Production Details:
- Blend Composition:
- 50% LFCH 2021 (90–120 g/hLAA esters)
- 20% LFCH 2020
- 15% HGML 2018 (1,000–1,100 g/hLAA esters)
- 15% DOK 2021 (1,500–1,600 g/hLAA esters)
- Aging: Aged between 3 to 6 years in ex-bourbon casks under tropical conditions.
- Distillation: Made using traditional double retort pot stills, with extended fermentation that includes the use of dunder, muck, and cane vinegar, contributing to its bold, ester-rich character.
The Great House 2024 edition is a testament to Hampden’s uncompromising dedication to traditional Jamaican rum-making, offering a complex, punchy, and expressive rum ideal for sipping or savoring with a fine cigar.
