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Hampden Estate Jamaican Rum The 8 Marks Collection Aged 1 Year
200 & 102 Proof
What is Hampden Estate Jamaican Rum The 8 Marks Collection Aged 1 Year?
Hampden Estate's The 8 Marks Collection Aged 1 Year is a powerhouse of flavor that showcases the distillery's signature high-ester production style. Despite its youth, this rum bursts with intense tropical fruit notes, funky complexity, and a robust character that belies its short aging period. Interestingly, the "8 Marks" in the name refers to the eight different marques (or recipes) that Hampden Estate produces, each with its own specific ester range and flavor profile. This particular bottle is a blend of all eight marques, offering a comprehensive taste of Hampden's diverse production capabilities in a single, intense expression.
Why do we love Hampden Estate Jamaican Rum The 8 Marks Collection Aged 1 Year?
Cocktail enthusiasts will adore Hampden Estate Jamaican Rum The 8 Marks Collection Aged 1 Year for its intense, funky flavor profile that's bursting with tropical fruit esters and a distinctive "hogo" character. This rum stands out for its use of wild fermentation and traditional pot still distillation, resulting in an exceptionally high ester count of 1600 ppm (parts per million) – far exceeding the typical 50-80 ppm found in most rums – which gives it an unparalleled complexity and depth of flavor despite its young age.
How do you drink Hampden Estate Jamaican Rum The 8 Marks Collection Aged 1 Year?
Hampden Estate Jamaican Rum The 8 Marks Collection Aged 1 Year shines brightest when sipped neat or with a single large ice cube, allowing its bold, funky flavors to take center stage. This rum's intense tropical fruit notes and spicy kick make it a natural fit for tiki-style cocktails or as a complex base spirit in rum-forward drinks, perfect for sipping on warm summer evenings or pairing with rich, savory dishes like jerk chicken or barbecue pork.
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Nose: Intense banana and pineapple aromas leap from the glass. Ripe mango and passion fruit follow, accompanied by a distinctive funkiness reminiscent of overripe fruit. Hints of rubber, diesel fuel, and nail polish remover add complexity. Underlying notes of caramel and vanilla provide balance.
Palate: Oily and full-bodied. The initial taste is sweet with tropical fruit flavors - banana, pineapple, and mango. This quickly gives way to a sharp, funky character with notes of fermenting fruit, green olives, and brine. Spicy black pepper and ginger emerge, along with a subtle oakiness. The high proof (61% ABV) is evident but not overwhelming.
Finish: Long and complex. The fruit notes linger, joined by a growing spiciness. Clove, nutmeg, and black pepper dominate. A pleasant warmth spreads through the mouth, accompanied by a slight tannic dryness. The funky, earthy notes persist, leaving a memorable impression long after the sip.
Hampden Estate's The 8 Marks Collection Aged 1 Year is crafted using a unique combination of wild fermentation and long distillation in pot stills, resulting in a rum with exceptionally high ester content. This process, coupled with aging for one year in tropical conditions, creates a bold and funky flavor profile that's prized by rum aficionados for its intense fruity and spicy notes.
Size: 200
Proof: 102 proof
Main Ingredient: Rum
Country of Origin: Jamaica
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