Hampden HLCF Classic Pure Single Jamaican Rum

Name: Hampden HLCF Classic Pure Single Jamaican Rum
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700ml & 120 Proof

What is Hampden HLCF Classic Pure Single Jamaican Rum?

Hampden HLCF Classic Pure Single Jamaican Rum is a powerhouse of flavor, bottled at a robust 60% ABV yet maintaining surprising elegance and complexity. This high-ester rum is fermented using wild yeasts in open-top cedar vats, a traditional method that contributes to its funky, fruity profile and gives it an ester count of 476.9 grams per hectoliter of pure alcohol – nearly 10 times higher than most commercial rums.

Why do we love Hampden HLCF Classic Pure Single Jamaican Rum?

Cocktail enthusiasts should seek out Hampden HLCF Classic Pure Single Jamaican Rum for its incredibly high ester content (476.9 gr/hlpa) and unadulterated production methods, including wild fermentation in open-top cedar vats and 100% pot still distillation. This intense, 60% ABV overproof rum showcases the unique "funky" Jamaican rum flavor profile in its purest form, offering bold notes of overripe pineapple, brine, and vinegar that can add remarkable depth and complexity to tropical cocktails.

How do you drink Hampden HLCF Classic Pure Single Jamaican Rum?

Hampden HLCF Classic Pure Single Jamaican Rum shines when sipped neat or with a single large ice cube to fully appreciate its complex flavors, though it also adds depth to tiki-style or fruit-forward cocktails. This bold rum is perfect for sipping on warm summer evenings, ideally paired with spicy jerk chicken or grilled pineapple to complement its tropical notes and fiery character.

$99.99

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Hampden HLCF Classic Pure Single Jamaican Rum

$99.99

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Hampden HLCF Classic Pure Single Jamaican Rum

$99.99

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Tasting Notes

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Nose: Intense aromas of ripe pineapple and banana, followed by sharp lemon zest and lime juice. Underlying notes of vanilla, brine, and a hint of apple cider vinegar add complexity. The high alcohol content amplifies these scents, creating a bold and inviting bouquet.

Palate: A robust entry with a medium oily texture. Overripe tropical fruits dominate, particularly pineapple and banana. Citrus notes of lemon and lime provide brightness. Vanilla sweetness balances the funky, briny character typical of Jamaican rum. Black pepper spiciness emerges, along with a subtle vinegar tang. The 60% ABV is evident but not overwhelming.

Finish: Long and warming. Black pepper heat lingers, accompanied by pineapple bark bitterness. Lemon zest and brine persist, joined by a black tea astringency. Unusual notes of cement glue add intrigue. The high proof leaves a pleasant warmth that doesn't overpower the complex flavors.

Hampden HLCF Classic Pure Single Jamaican Rum is crafted using a wild fermentation process in open-top cedar vats, then distilled in traditional pot stills. What's fascinating is that this rum is made using only the HLCF (Hampden Light Continental Flavour) mark, which has an ester level of 476.9 gr/hlpa, contributing to its complex and intense flavor profile.

Hampden HLCF is fermented using wild yeasts in open-top cedar vats, a process that can take up to 3 weeks - far longer than most rums. This extended fermentation contributes to its incredibly complex flavor profile and high ester content.

The "HLCF" in the name stands for "Hampden Light Continental Flavour," which refers to an internal classification system used by the distillery. This rum has an ester count of 476.9 grams per hectoliter of pure alcohol - about 10 times higher than most commercial rums!

Despite its high proof (60% ABV), Hampden HLCF contains absolutely no additives - not even water. It's bottled directly from the barrel, making it a rare example of completely unadulterated, "navy strength" Jamaican rum.

Main Ingredient: Rum
Country of Origin: Jamaica