Description
The Hampden Estate 2020 Edition is a tribute to the astonishingly old mansion at the distillery. Hampden Great House was built in 1779 by the first owners of the estate, the Stirling's. Today, it is the house of representation for guests and visitors. Hampden Great House is a blend of two different rums of different marks and vintages. 80% of the rum is from the 2013 vintage and 20% is from the 1779 vintage.
Hampden Estate is one of only two remaining independent distilleries in Jamaica and is often considered to be of the best in the world.
Hampden Great House 2020 is the second release of the exclusive distillery edition. Its sold at the distillery and in limited quantity in select markets.
Great House Distillery 2020 Edition is a tribute to the astonishingly old mansion at the distillery. Hampdens Great House was built in 1779 by the first owners of the estate, the Stirling's, Its first floor was used for rum storage (barrels waiting to be transferred to cargo ships) until the 20th century.
Today its the house of representation for guests and visitors. Hampden Great House is a blend of two different rums of different marks and vintages. 80% OWH 2013 and 20% H 17. OWH refers to the classic light Hampden formula, while H is an iconic mark of the distillery esteemed by rum experts all over the world.
Nose: Rich and powerful. Medicinal and camphorated with ripe banana and pineapple flavours.
Palate:Bold and straightforward. Chocolate, liquorice tobacco and empyreumatic.
Finish: Long and unctuous. Cinnamon nutmeg, cocoa, rum baba.
Bottle Size: 750ml
ABV: 59%
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