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Hamilton Jamaican Pot Still Gold Rum

750ml & 80 Proof

4.0
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars
2 Reviews

Hamilton Jamaican Pot Still Gold Rum is a Rum from the Hamilton Rum brand hailing from Jamaica.

What is Hamilton Jamaican Pot Still Gold Rum?

Hamilton Jamaican Pot Still Gold Rum is a flavorful spirit that captures the essence of traditional Jamaican rum-making, featuring a rich blend of esters and funky notes that dance on the palate. Interestingly, this rum is actually a blend of two distinct Jamaican rums: one from the famed Worthy Park Estate and another from an undisclosed distillery, each aged for different periods to create a complex and balanced profile.

Why do we love Hamilton Jamaican Pot Still Gold Rum?

Hamilton Jamaican Pot Still Gold Rum stands out for its bold, funky flavor profile that captures the essence of traditional Jamaican rum production. This high-ester rum is distilled in pot stills at Worthy Park Estate, then aged for up to 5 years in once-used bourbon barrels, resulting in a complex spirit with notes of overripe banana, pineapple, and a hint of smoky molasses that adds depth and character to classic tiki cocktails and modern rum creations alike.

How do you drink Hamilton Jamaican Pot Still Gold Rum?

Hamilton Jamaican Pot Still Gold Rum shines in bold, tropical cocktails that can stand up to its robust flavor profile, but it's equally enjoyable sipped neat or on the rocks for those who appreciate its funky complexity. This versatile spirit is perfect for sipping on warm summer evenings or pairing with spicy Caribbean dishes, where its rich notes of molasses and tropical fruit can complement the vibrant flavors of the cuisine.

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Nose: Ripe banana, burnt sugar, and molasses lead the way. Hints of oak, vanilla, and baking spices add depth. A touch of ethanol is present but not overpowering.

Palate: Bold and funky, with prominent notes of overripe tropical fruits like pineapple and mango. Caramelized brown sugar and dark honey provide sweetness. Spicy black pepper and clove flavors emerge, balanced by a subtle nuttiness reminiscent of toasted almonds.

Finish: Long and warming. The funky fruit notes linger, accompanied by a pleasant oak dryness. A slight medicinal quality appears, alongside lingering spice and a hint of tobacco. The finish leaves a satisfying warmth in the chest.

Hamilton Jamaican Pot Still Gold Rum is crafted using traditional copper pot stills, a method that preserves the rich, funky flavors Jamaica is famous for. What sets this rum apart is its unique blend of high-ester distillates from both Worthy Park and Hampden Estate, two of Jamaica's most respected distilleries, resulting in a bold and complex spirit that showcases the best of Jamaican rum-making traditions.

  • Hamilton Jamaican Pot Still Gold Rum is one of the few rums that uses dunder pits in its production. These pits contain leftover, fermented molasses from previous distillations, which are added to new batches to create a more complex flavor profile and higher ester content.
  • The rum's creator, Ed Hamilton, personally sailed to Jamaica to source this rum, navigating the Caribbean waters in his own sailboat to find the perfect distillery partner. His seafaring adventure led to the discovery of this unique expression.
  • Despite its rich golden color, this rum contains no added caramel coloring. The hue comes entirely from aging in once-used bourbon barrels, which also impart subtle vanilla and oak notes to the spirit.
  • Main Ingredient: Rum
    Country of Origin: Jamaica

    4.0
    Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars
    Based on 2 reviews
    Total 5 star reviews: 1 Total 4 star reviews: 0 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
    Best ForRated -1.5 on a scale of minus 2 to 2
    50%would recommend this product
    2 reviews
    • zach
      I recommend this product
      Age Range 35 - 44
      I'm More Into: Cocktails
      My Spirit of Choice (if forced to choose!) Mezcal
      I Bought This For Myself
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      Take me on the banana boat

      Definitely enjoyed this rum heavy bananas Foster on the nose. Quite funky.

      Best ForRated -1.0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2
    • BEN D.
      Verified Buyer
      Age Range 45 - 54
      I'm More Into: Cocktails AND Sipping
      My Spirit of Choice (if forced to choose!) Whiskey, Rum, Mezcal, Gin, Tequila
      I Bought This For Myself
      Rated 3 out of 5 stars
      A Different Kind of Funk

      As an avid collector of quality rums, I was excited to finally try the Hamilton rum lines as they're not easy to find in my area. In summary, I don't plan on buying this version again. Although I love their Hamilton 86 Demerara selection, this pot still funk is not to my liking. It has a very 'grassy banana' linger on the palate that just doesn't work in my often go-to plantation punch. I've not tried it in a classic daiquiri yet, but typically if you don't care for it neat, then you probably won't care for it in a cocktail. As I've said often, "In order to have a good composite, you need to start with good components". In other notes, it's a very light and dry rum, I would not place it in a traditional gold rum category. I'll keep experimenting and sipping on it, perhaps I'll acquire a better taste for it.

      Best ForRated -2.0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2
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