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Hampden Plantation Jamaica (LMDW) new vibrations HJF 2008
The surprise here is how drinkable almost 62% turns out to be. That glue-and-solvent Hampden opening gives way to overripe pineapple, banana and mango, with marzipan and a peppery, spiced backbone. Several tasters call the alcohol well integrated for the strength. A few find it a touch too acidic or "slightly too astringent," and enthusiasts note it isn't quite as complex as the celebrated 2002 HJF.
The community says- Overripe tropical fruit
- ABV well integrated
- Too acidic for some
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How does Hampden Plantation Jamaica (LMDW) new vibrations HJF 2008 taste?
Aggregated from 61 community reviews.
Fruity high-ester Hampden, surprisingly drinkable A fruity ester bomb most Hampden fans really enjoy, with the ABV nicely tucked in. The main gripes: a bit too much acidity for some, and less complex than the 2002.
Hampden and high-ester funk lovers
Anyone put off by solvent, glue and high ABV
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RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.7 sits in the “Very good” band. 100% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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3% rate it between 6 and 8. 15 selected write-ups from 61 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Hampden the way I like it. Intense tropical fruits and dried fruits, allspice, cinnamon and star anise as well as yeast dough and almond croissants, some vanilla yoghurt and passion fruit and minimal saltiness. Very cool, delicious, dangerously palatable and balanced! I would love to compare it with the old plantation hjf predecessor...😍
Review by Basti
At first, the nose is full of glue, varnish and solvents. Over time, the sweet/ripe tropical fruits become more and more apparent. Alcohol well integrated. In direct comparison with the OB HJF 2008 (RX12021), I couldn't identify a loser. I like both bottlings very much and - unsurprisingly - they are quite similar. The PLV should be positively emphasized here again!
Review by Lot-NAS
Slightly too astringent but we are talking on a pretty high level here. A real fruity Ester bomb.
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Review by TheRhumhoe
A Hampden with a forgotten mark (HJF) that nevertheless offers an unforgettable experience. On the nose, the avalanche of overripe tropical fruit fills the nostrils, with notes of marzipan and caramel providing a ton of deliciousness. On the other side, esters, phenolic aromas and brine provide the funk. An indulgent, powerful and balanced combo. The attack on the palate retains its power and roundness to create a delicious, easy-drinking profile. A fruity tsunami sweeps across the palate: banana, pineapple, mango, passion fruit and lime give character to the medicinal notes and spices new to the mouth. The whole is a delightfully round, yet lively and well-balanced. The alcohol is well integrated. The finish, while not revealing any new flavors per se, is as generous as it is long and intoxicating. It's a real concentrated funk, with fruit, pastry and congeners. A superb Hampden that defies all competition in terms of value for money.
Review by Godspeed
Very good. Great little peppery note. Not many HJF on the market but they seem to be very enjoyable.
Review by Johannes
Ein sehr guter Hampden mit allem was dazugehört!
Review by DomM
Very nice bottling. Ticks all the higher ester Hampden boxes imo. Very fruity and well balanced with notes from the cask and some roasted notes. Very intense while very easy to drink despite its high ABV.
Review by Rodolphe
Super Hampden high ester reminiscent of its 2002 buddy but more drinkable with only 60% 😂 Fans of this style will love it at this price, that's for sure.
Review by martin slezák
Colour amber Aroma tropical fruit, overripe banana, pineapple, esters, smoke, glue, thinner Flavour esters, tropical fruit overripe banana,, smoked meat, glue well integrated alcohol Finish long tropical fruit, banana, esters
Review by Adrian Wahl
Great bottling. Personally, a little too flat for an even better rating. But I am very happy to have received a bottle. Finish really concise. 85/100
Review by Vincent D
A Hampden nose, without hesitation. Like a good Hampden quibolus est. Fruity, funky, solvents, esters. It feels like it's going to explode on the palate. The impression is confirmed. It's very good. It's intense but the alcohol is well integrated. Fruit, esters, wood, solvents, glue. It all blends together beautifully. Super Hampden.
Review by Thunderbird
This is a difficult case for me.... I miss the overripe fruit on the nose... the acidity is too high for me... the yoghurt and olive content doesn't quite fit for me either. The palate and finish are more to my taste. The fruit and wood are in harmony here Edit: I mistyped the scale 😌
Review by Jakob
Intense, very fruity Hampden - brings everything you'd expect from a good high ester rum without explicitly shining or standing out with special flavors.
Review by Pavel Spacek
Wild. And unstable, the alcohol is not fully integrated
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Details about Hampden Plantation Jamaica (LMDW) new vibrations HJF 2008
A Pot Still Rum from Jamaica, bottled by Maison Ferrand, at 61,8%.
Community purchases
66 bottles logged by 46 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
9% opened, 2 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Hampden Plantation Jamaica (LMDW) new vibrations HJF 2008?
Community paid 139–160 €.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
66 purchased · 62 tasted · 26 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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