Hampden Estate 8 Year Old Pure Single Jamaican Rum
About Hampden Estate 8 Year Old Pure Single Jamaican Rum
Famed for its rich and bold flavor, the Hampden Estate 8 Year Old Pure Single Jamaican Rum stands prominently in the world of spirits.
Harvested at the peak of its maturity, distilled and aged for eight years in the timeless Hampden Estate located at the heart of Jamaica’s lush green countryside – this rum truly encapsulates the vibrant spirit and character of the island.
What makes it especially great? This rum is considered a “Pure Single Rum,” as per the Gargano Classification. The term signifies that it is produced by single distilleries with pot stills, emphasizing the traditional artisanal method in rum-making.
This rum is also unique because it’s been aged fully in a tropical climate, the high heat and humidity combined, facilitates interaction between the rum and the barrel, thereby intensifying its flavor profile.
When you buy this rum, you’re not just buying a spirit, but a taste of Jamaica’s rich heritage, expert craftsmanship, and unwavering dedication to quality. Welcome to the world of Hampden Estate 8 Year Old Pure Single Jamaican Rum.
Tasting Notes
On the nose, this rum introduces sweet tropical citrus scents coupled with bananas and clove that stir up images of Jamaica’s vast fruit orchards. On the palate, it comes with a well-rounded mouthfeel bursting with fruity flavors – think ripe bananas, pineapple, mango. Keeping in line with its tropical roots, and is followed by a long and sophisticated aftertaste of molasses, rum-soaked fruits, an unforgettable touch of a warm spicy finish.
Suggested Serves
- The Classic Daiquiri: Classic Daiquiri: The bold, tropical profile of this rum makes it the perfect match for a classic Daiquiri. The fruity notes perfectly balance the fresh lime and sugar.
- Jamaican Rum Punch: The rich character of the Hampden Estate 8 Year Old Pure Single Jamaican Rum shines through in a potent Jamaican Rum Punch, where its fruity and spicy notes are at the forefront, creating an incredibly satisfying taste experience.
Production Notes
Hampden Estate 8 Year Old Pure Single Jamaican Rum hails from one of the oldest distilleries in Jamaica – the Hampden Estate Distillery, which boasts a rich distilling heritage dating back to 1753. The rum is produced using the traditional pot still method – a method that’s notorious for delivering rums of high ester character.
The molasses used for this rum are fermented along with distillery’s proprietary strain of wild yeast. This yeast is naturally present in the sugarcane grown in the estate. The rum’s eponymous eight-year aging is undertaken in the tropics in ex-bourbon barrels, boosting the rum’s interaction with the barrel, and results in a uniquely complex spirit. When you shop for Hampden Estate 8 Year Old Pure Single Jamaican Rum online, you’re trading up to an authentically Jamaican, handcrafted rum full of character.
750ml & 92 Proof
