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Habitation Velier Hampden White LROK 2018
Sipped neat or built into a punchy daiquiri, this unaged Hampden hits with overripe banana, pineapple and mango wrapped in nail polish, glue and burning rubber. One taster called it "a bit of a tire fire" and meant it as a compliment. Chocolate and a light smoky note surprise on the palate. At 62.5% the heat is real but reviewers found it well-tied for something this young.
The community says- Banana and pineapple
- High-ester funk
- Peppery, hot finish
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How does Habitation Velier Hampden White LROK 2018 taste?
Aggregated from 69 community reviews.
Young, funky Hampden banana-and-glue bomb Members love the fruity, glue-heavy Hampden funk and how well the alcohol sits for such a young rum. A few note astringent bitterness and a hot, peppery finish.
Fans of high-ester Jamaican funk and glue-heavy pot still whites
Anyone new to rum or put off by solvent and high ABV
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How is Habitation Velier Hampden White LROK 2018 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.0 sits in the “Very good” band. 89% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
52% rate it between 6 and 8. 13 selected write-ups from 69 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Kieron Wood
The nosing reveals oranges , pecans ,cherry's chocolates and apples . The taste is quite dry with the hit of more nuts maybe a macadamia nut , the moves into a delicate dunder and with a finish of olive oil ... This is an incredible pot still ...62.5% boom 🤯
Review by Richard Krupa
Krasna prekrasna ovocna vune, ale k tomuto se asi nikdy nepropiju
Review by Ian Gilman
First venture into Velier, “high ester” world and was very happy. Bought this for my wedding and have enjoyed it multiple times since. One of my favorites.
Review by Johannes
Very good, but I think the whites of the higher marks are better.
Review by Alan Champion
So tasty and funky. I could smell it all day except that the palate is so good. A little bit of a tire fire, but dang do I love it. The tropical fruits surrounding the melting plastic really solidify it for me as an amazing bottle.
Review by Oliver
Sehr geil in einem Rum Corman!
Review by Galli33
Very delicious young, powerfull LROK. Nose: fruity ester, funky, pineapple, cocoa, mango, spicy, plum, solvents Mouth: astringend, bitter, dry, ester, banana, apricot, pineapple, smoky, dark chocolate, roasted Finish: dry, mild, fruity, strawberry, banana, apricot, pineapple
Review by Rare Akuma
The nose is full of fruits with banana, overripe mango and sour currants. Earthy sugarcane provides some sweetness. Subtle wood and citrus notes from juniper evolve into spicy ginger, and end in fresh grass. Red fruit bubblegum on the palate quickly turning earthy and fresh with rhubarb and more sugarcane. Lightly woody juniper, but the ginger is replaced by harsher peppers. The entirety is quite roasted and smoky like crispy, dry bacon. Finish is again very immediate and light. Red fruits and flowery, with lots of eucalyptus. The experience is eclectic. The nose and taste are quite different. Very interesting. Smell the glass extensively, take a couple of sips and smell again. Be amazed at how it evolved to something completely different.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Thinking about the price tag you get a lot for your money. Fresh and fruity with nice workshop notes in the back. I like the very light smoky note hidden in the profile.
Review by Rhum Mirror 🇧🇪
Au nez, on se retrouve directement dans le département production de chez pattex (c’est de la colle pour ceux qui ne sont pas très bricoleurs). C’est ultra chargé en ester, il y a du caoutchouc, des solvants, du vernis à ongles … Mais pas que, on retrouve quelques épices et du fruité exotique comme Hampden sait nous en sortir (melon et zeste de citron). C’est très frais et fruité. La bouche est puissante et alcoolique mais ne nous assommes pas malgré les 62.5%. C’est plutôt surprenant. On retrouve le funky d’Hampden et ses esters, son olive et du fruité bien expressif (pomme verte).
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
rotten bananas in your face bitch🤣🇯🇲🍌 krass mild für 62,5%👌🏽💥
Review by Thunderbird
Ein frischer knuspriger Jamaicaner mit angenehmer Ester! Der Alkohol ist spürbar aber für so einen jungen Rum sehr gut eingebunden! Top!
Review by Daniel
Fazit: Vor allem taugt mir die sehr fruchtige Nase. Im Geschmack fallen die für Hampden sonst nicht so typischen Schokoaromen besonders auf.
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Details about Habitation Velier Hampden White LROK 2018
A Pot Still Rum from Jamaica, bottled by Habitation Velier, at 62,5%.
Community purchases
149 bottles logged by 127 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
33% opened, 13 emptied and repurchased.
What does Habitation Velier Hampden White LROK 2018 cost?
Community paid 45–68 €.
Current best price: 109.00 € – above the typical community range.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
149 purchased · 74 tasted · 19 wishlist · as of
About the Hampden distillery
The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 19,877 times with an average of 8.4/10.
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