Description
Taking its name from the Spanish word used to describe plots of vineyards in the Jerez area, Hampden Estate Pagos is the first bottling in the distillerys history to be exclusively aged in sherry casks. This new version of Hampden Estate Pagos was born out of a partnership with the famous Bodegas Fundador in Jerez, around the idea of ageing entirely a Hampden rum in prestigious Oloroso 500-liter Sherry butts, used in the Solera process. These casks, which had contained Oloroso for up to thirty years, were emptied and ready to host the intensity of Hampden rums and were moved to the distillery. The colour, aromas and palate of Pagos are deeply imbibed with the unique notes of Oloroso. In order to respect this perfect synergy with Hampden Estates high esters profile.
Nose:Deep and rich. The first nose reveals notes of ylang-ylang, clove,artichoke stock, toasted walnut, blood orange, apricot stone andbrandied cherry. On aeration, almonds settle on the surface ofthe aromatic palette. With time, emery cloth, camphor, sultanas,dates and a fine coffee liqueur take the palate back to Andalusia.
Palate:Lively and powerful. Cane sugar, chestnut honey and scents oftropical flowers dominates the palate. In the mid-palate, vanillapods and cocoa beans coat the taste buds with their subtletannins. The aftertaste is camphorated and heady (geranium).
Finish:Long and sharp. Infused with cane sugar flavours, the finish isrefreshed by coconut milk and honeysuckle scents along withnotes of varnish and mustard seeds. The aftertaste reveals notesof light tobacco, lime blossom, peppery rose and coriander.Scents of walnuts, dried grapes and dried straw mark the emptyglass, taking us back to southern Spain.
Alc: 52%
Bottle Size: 750ml
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