Hampden Estate Pagos 100% Ex-Sherry Cask Rum is a Other Rum from the Hampden Estate Rum brand crafted in Jamaica.
Hampden Estate Pagos showcases the unique marriage of high-ester Jamaican rum with ex-sherry casks, creating a bold and complex spirit with notes of clove, blood orange, and brandied cherry. Interestingly, this rum's ester content of 374.1 gr/HLPA is so high that it would be illegal to produce in most other countries, making it a true connoisseur's delight.
Cocktail enthusiasts should seek out Hampden Estate Pagos 100% Ex-Sherry Cask Rum for its unique marriage of high-ester Jamaican rum (374.1 g/HLPA) with the rich influence of 30-year-old Oloroso sherry casks from Bodegas Fundador, creating a bold yet nuanced spirit that showcases both Jamaica's renowned "grand cru" rum terroir and the depth of Spanish sherry tradition in a single, expertly crafted bottle.
Hampden Estate Pagos 100% Ex-Sherry Cask Rum is best savored neat or with a single large ice cube to fully appreciate its complex flavors, though it can also shine in spirit-forward cocktails that highlight its rich character; its warming profile makes it ideal for cooler evenings, pairing wonderfully with dark chocolate desserts or aged cheeses.
Nose: Rich aromas of clove, toasted walnuts, and blood orange hit first. Apricot pit and brandied cherry follow. As it opens, almond and date notes emerge, with a subtle coffee liqueur undertone.
Palate: Bold flavors of cane sugar and chestnut honey dominate, balanced by tropical floral notes. Vanilla and cocoa beans add depth and light tannins. Hints of camphor and geranium develop towards the end.
Finish: Long and full-bodied. Refreshing notes of coconut milk and honeysuckle linger, accompanied by a touch of varnish. The aftertaste brings gentle tobacco nuances, rounding out the experience.
Hampden Estate Pagos is uniquely crafted by aging high-ester HLCF rum entirely in 500-liter ex-Sherry casks from Bodegas Fundador, which previously held Oloroso for up to 30 years, creating a fascinating fusion of Jamaican rum intensity and Spanish Sherry complexity.
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