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Hampden S.B.S Jamaica <>H 2013
"All the funk" is how one taster sums it up: fermented pineapple, nail polish and glue on the nose, then roasted, salty tropical fruit and vanilla on the palate. This 8-year Hampden <>H lands hot and heavy at 68.3%, and most agree it needs real air time before the alcohol settles in. Wild, expressive, unmistakably Hampden.
The community says- Intense tropical fruit
- Big ester funk
- But: Alcohol not integrated
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How does Hampden S.B.S Jamaica <>H 2013 taste?
Aggregated from 79 community reviews.
Hot, funky pineapple-and-glue Hampden A classic high-ester Hampden most tasters really enjoy — pineapple, glue and roasted spice. The recurring gripe: at 68.3% the alcohol isn't perfectly integrated, and it turns dry and astringent.
High-ester Hampden fans who want power and funk
Delicate palates put off by heat and glue notes
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97% rate it 8 or higher. 29 selected write-ups from 79 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Ondra RumRunner
Hampden z edice 1423 World Class Spirits je výjimečný jamajský rum, který zaujme svou intenzivní chutí a komplexní aromatickou strukturou. Ve vůni dominuje tropické ovoce s tóny esterů, vanilky a náznakem slanosti. Zaujmou také jemné dřevité prvky a lehký nádech lepidla, které odkazují na tradiční jamajský styl "funky". Chuť je bohatá a intenzivní, s důrazem na tropické ovoce a pečené tóny. V harmonii se prolínají sladké vanilkové tóny s kořenitostí a dřevitými prvky, které završují komplexní chuťový profil. Celkový dojem z rumu je vyvážený, ale zároveň plný výrazných charakteristických rysů typických pro jamajské rumy. --- English: Hampden from the 1423 World Class Spirits collection is an exceptional Jamaican rum that captivates with its intense flavor and complex aromatic profile. The nose reveals tropical fruits with notes of esters, vanilla, and a hint of saltiness. Subtle woody elements and a slight adhesive aroma evoke the traditional Jamaican "funky" style. The palate is rich and intense, emphasizing tropical fruits and roasted tones. Sweet vanilla notes intertwine with spiciness and woody elements, completing a complex flavor profile. The overall impression of this rum is balanced yet full of distinctive characteristics typical of Jamaican rums. --- Deutsch: Hampden aus der 1423 World Class Spirits Kollektion ist ein außergewöhnlicher jamaikanischer Rum, der mit seinem intensiven Geschmack und komplexen aromatischen Profil beeindruckt. In der Nase dominieren tropische Früchte mit Noten von Estern, Vanille und einem Hauch von Salzigkeit. Feine holzige Elemente und ein leichter Klebstoffduft erinnern an den traditionellen jamaikanischen „funky“ Stil. Am Gaumen zeigt sich ein reiches und intensives Profil mit einem Schwerpunkt auf tropischen Früchten und gerösteten Noten. Süße Vanillenoten verbinden sich harmonisch mit Würze und holzigen Nuancen und runden das komplexe Geschmacksprofil ab. Der Gesamteindruck dieses Rums ist ausgewogen, aber dennoch voll von charakteristischen Merkmal
Review by Fasen
C'est puissant tout ça ! Il y a tellement de choses qu'on se perd et on ne sait pas part ou commencer... Extrêmement tropical évidemment ( Ananas / Banane / Mangue / Passion ) avec quelques fruits rouges et le tout sous poudré d'une belle dose d'épices ( Girofle / Muscade / Canelle / Vanille / Réglisse / Gingembre ). Tout cela contraste bien avec le gros côté empyreumatique ( Caoutchouc / Saumure / Fumé / Cuivré / Colle / Chimique ) et le toasté qu'amène gentillement le fût ( Café / Fruits a coque / Chocolat ) ainsi que quelques notes pâtissière ( Sucre brun / Brioche / Crème brûlé / Pain d'épices / Nougats ). J'aime bien la petite fraîcheur ( Eucalyptus ) qui déroule sur cette fin de bouche. Finalement, des notes de Hampden bien classique mais toujours très sympa évidemment !
Review by RumTaTa
Tasted together with Colours of Rum Jamaica 2013 RX17342 The nose is very similar and a touch fruitier. On the palate, the alcohol does not seem as well integrated as in the CoR. The two differ on the palate: While the CoR remains sweet for quite a long time before it veers towards salty and olive, the S.B.S does this more quickly and therefore seems more bitter to me. Otherwise, the two are very similar. It's really difficult to detect differences in the aftertaste of these rums! I wouldn't be able to tell them apart blindly in this respect. All in all, I like the CoR two hairs breadths better because of its more pronounced sweetness and better integrated alcohol.
Review by TheRhumhoe
Un Hampden assez jeune et tout en puissance, qui démarre sur un très gros nez funky, plein d’esters, de colle, de vernis et de solvants. Il y a un beau fruité avec une touche d’olive, de beurre et de crème, de caramel et de notes pâtissières (massepain). Un léger soupçon d’épices et d’influence du fût se font ressentir, sans être dérangeants. L’alcool est imperceptible au nez. L’attaque est une véritable frappe aromatique en bouche, très intense et puissante, avec de lourdes notes phénoliques et médicinales, fruitées et acidulées sur l’agrume. Le boisé tannique et les épices rajoutent du cachet avec l’olive et le caramel. À boire toutefois avec parcimonie, car les 68,3% sont là malgré tout et pourraient être mieux intégrés. La finale est longue, collante et tannique, épicée, chaude et lourde, à la fois salée, un peu rôtie, fruitée, médicinale et boisée. Il y a une pointe d’amertume qui ressort dans le tas. Un profil puissant, vif et expressif, un poil trop agressif et qui le discrédite par rapport à l’embouteillage de Nobilis, mais qui reste un très beau Hampden.
Review by Morgan Garet
The legs are very thin and slowly descend along the wall, this announces fire! Typical nose on the basket of tropical fruits well advanced and the glue. After aeration vanilla and caramel then chocolate come to add to the greediness, we would easily forget the 68,3°! In mouth, the attack is warm on spices (nutmeg type), the banana more than well ripe. Then come the caramel and the licorice. It also has a sour side which turns then on a very light bitterness. The finish is rather spicy and very long, it turns on a very pleasant mentholated side.maybe 4 or 5 degrees less to be perfect-> the H is the top❤️
Review by Jackie Flannery
C: Light Gold N: You should know that a CH Hampden was my first pot still rum, and it was love at the first sight. I went from Foursquare and sugared rums to 1300-1400 gr/hL AA in a blink. It was tuff, I admit that, but I’ve never looked back since. Anyways, typical Hampden with pineapples, nail polish remover and touches of vinegar. I would even suggest that this was more continental aged rather than tropical. It has the kind of intense lightness I like. M: The rum wants to eat your tongue. So sweet and fresh despite the intense aromas. That should tell you that this rum does not want to hurt you but loves you. In your face and wild, the way I like it. F: Who cares! B: Yes. I think I prefer this to the 5y HV 2016, 62%. I don’t know really; it´s just by memory I’m saying this.
Review by Roman Lelek
I would agree with the description / highlights- tropical explosion with spicy long finish. The color is golden, honey yellow. The nose is funky- nail polish and glue, later with tones of ripen tropical fruits (bananas and mangoes) The taste is Hampden - it reminds me Great Houses..fruits and honey with funky tones of solvents and esters.. The finish is long and warm and spicy and dry…
Review by Richard Krupa
Train, rubber, racing circuit, pepper
Review by zabo
So now another <>H today. The one with the most revolutions in the glass. I can taste this bourbon influence, which makes it stand out a little from the others tasted today. But can't quite keep up with its <>H competitors from the various vintages today. Solid, but doesn't come close to the other bottlings.
Review by DomM
Nobilis N14 vs. SBS. Crown goes to the Nobilis. While both are extremely nice, the SBS feels more heavy, roasted and closed up. The Nobilis almost feels elegant with a very nice balance between esters and notes from the cask. Both are beasts however and I‘m surprised how much I like them actually. Nice cask selection from both bottlers.
Review by mto75
On the nose, I like it well. The high ABV stings against expect hardly. And besides the fermented fruit, gluten / varnish notes obligatory in <> H, here also cream, cake batter, baked apple, candied. Pineapple, toasty and salty on the palate. The finish is not super long, but neatly tightens the cheeks (astringent).
Review by Alexander Rasch
Der macht richtig Spaß weil einfach richtig viel los ist. Viel weniger Säure als bei dem 2013er Jahrgang. Dafür mehr Würzen und Kräuter. In der Nase viel zugänglicher und keine Schärfe. Am Gaumen auch trotz hohem Alkoholgehalt angenehm und zugänglich. Gefällt mir ein Tick besser als der 2013 Jahrgang, da komplexer und runder. Top.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
This one was a retaste and I stick to my original score. A very nice Jamaican. Another pretty good Jamaica and again the ABV has bee integrated really well. Intense and funky with fruits and lightly dry on the palate and finish. I like the roasted wood in the profile. It draws very nice curtains in the glass.
Review by Pavel Spacek
... Hampden, legendarni jamajska destilerka, ktera krome rumu produkuje take alkohol do parfemu. Ve vsech rumech z teto destilerky ucitite divoke estery, po kterych cely vas organizmus nasakne vuni zluteho tropickeho ovoce - manga, papaji, anansu, broskvi. Jeden z rumu, ktere "must try before die"
Review by Vincent D
Typical Hampden nose. Esters, pineapple, varnish. It makes you want to go further. In the mouth, it explodes. The almost 70° are not too present. Fruit galore. Esters. A little iodized side. Too bad, the finish is rather short with a certain bitterness and astringency.
Review by Johnny Rumcask
Sehr schöner Hampden mit den typischen Noten von Fruchtestern, Ananas, tropischen Früchten etc. Der Rum braucht Standzeit, dann passt auch die Einbindung des Alkohols. Ewiger Abgang. Nichts für filigrane Rumtrinker, hier regieren die Ester!
Review by Benoit Mahe
The alcohol is not very well integrated, it's a shame. Otherwise we have a very original Hampden with a rather sweet coffee-chocolate note counterbalanced by the punch of a high degree Hampden. Nice potential but not perfectly exploited.
Review by Timo Groeger
Yes, the catch of the day I would say :) Nobody can be against Hampden, they're all great. As usual, a nice fruity note and you can taste the ester well, but hardly any alcohol. Delicious, more of it :)
Review by Leo Krüper
Beautiful 2013 <>H that requires concentration and a lot of time to breathe. Compared to the other 2013/2014s, much more pleasant mouthfeel and noticeably more tropical fruit. Great value for money.
Review by Rowald Sweet Empire
All the funk. Fermented pineapple go! Tropical fruits. Musty. Strong. Heavy. Dry. Pretty classic high ester Hampden. Not sure if I can ever get used to the 68%...I always plan it at the end of the night.
Review by Adrian Wahl
For me, not quite the level of the Nobilis 2013, but very awesome release. The tropical portion of the maturation is clearly noticeable. On a par with the Warehouse #1 bottling.
Review by Renato
Un rum puissant qui développe ses arômes intenses sur une belle palette fruitée, boisée et toastée. La finale est très longue et équilibrée. Un régal.
Review by Michal S
A decent sharper Jamaica with tropical fruits and esters. The aroma is similar to Flensburg, but it is definitely a fine rum.
Review by Thunderbird
A classic <>H Hampden profile with not quite perfectly integrated alcohol!But lots of esters and baked pineapple 😊Yummy
Review by Jonas
Everything you would expect from High Ester Hampden. Neat portion of cookie dough in addition to the usual fruit acetone. Top rum!
Review by Maxime Clr 🇫🇷
Big bomb! Very powerful with nice notes of roasted pineapple and leather. Alcohol not perfectly integrated though.
Review by MarcT
Sweet, Ester, Fruit, good Alcohol Integration, very full. Suffice to say, Hampden is one of my favorite favorites.
Review by Jindrich Strobl
Very nice. Takes a bit for taste buds to get used to high esthers but after that very nice and full taste.
Review by Johannes
A very good, typical hampden that is more on the bitter, astringent side.
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Details about Hampden S.B.S Jamaica <>H 2013
A Pot Still Rum from Jamaica, bottled by 1423 World Class Spirits, at 68,3%.
Community purchases
34 bottles logged by 29 collectors.
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29% opened, 5 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Hampden S.B.S Jamaica <>H 2013?
Community paid 88–128 €.
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